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Corporal Punishment?

by confused

Nov 30, 2009

How does everyone feel about as a punishment, having your kids write repetitive sentences? I was informed today that it is a form of corporal punishment. Agree/disagree? Why? Has anyone heard of this or use this?

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me On 11/30/09, confused wrote: > How does everyone feel about as a punishment, having your > kids write repetitive sentences? I was informed today that > it is a form of corporal punishment. Agree/disagree? > Why? Has anyone heard of this or use this?

By definition, it is not a form of corporal punishment (which is defined at the...See More

Dec 1, 2009

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Thanks for the tip! Thanks for the tip. I used that "journaling" technique on a child today, and it worked much better. Plus, I avoid the heat of an administrator on a power trip. And I hate to admit that it worked a lot better, the girl was proud of the essay question she answered! Thanks!

On 12/01/09, me wrote: > On 11/30/09, confused wrote: >> How...See More

Dec 2, 2009

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Immediate Math Opening

by Williams County, Ohio

Dec 2, 2009

The Montpelier Exempted Village Schools has an immediate opening for a 7th grade math teacher. Interested applicants need to hold an appropriate 4-9 math or 7-12 AYA math certification. Please email cover letter and resume to Dr. Jamison J. Grime at [email removed]

Montpelier is approximately 30 minutes south of Hillsdale, MI.

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job openings

by Trillium Academy - Taylor

Dec 2, 2009

JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Please disseminate far and wide. 1. Certified K-12 Spanish Teacher 2. School Social Worker Send resume to phunt@trilliumacademy .us

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Autism Teaching Position

by KoolTeach33

Dec 3, 2009

An Autism teaching position has been posted in my district until December the 9th. I think it's at the secondary level.

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Interesting article

by Marie

Dec 6, 2009

We don't need more teachers, Mi needs more teaching jobs! I know, I'm preaching to the choir but this is so frustrating.

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Leah I keep hearing about the lack of teaching jobs in Michigan. It's too bad because our children need teachers! They are our future!

On 12/06/09, Marie wrote: > We don't need more teachers, Mi needs more teaching jobs! > I know, I'm preaching to the choir but this is so > frustrating.

Dec 6, 2009

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Need advice...

by JaneAnn

Dec 13, 2009

Hi there fellow teachers, I am considering making a career switch due to the job situtation here in Metro Detroit. I won't give details, but we all know what it's like. I've worked at a charter for a couple years and just don't think teaching is what I'm cut out for. Has anyone made the jump from teaching to a medical field? I'm thinking of going b...See More

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CJC I went from nursing to teaching and have to say teaching is so much harder. Yes, summers and weekends off are great but I made more money as a nurse and there is not the negative backlash that teachers get all the time. I am thinking of going back to nursing.

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Dec 16, 2009

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me A few years ago (early 2008) I was getting a teeth cleaning done at a community college through their dental education program. I was discussing my job situation with the hygienist working on me (how once I graduated there were no jobs) and she said the same thing was happening to her. It took her a while to get through the program and she was abou...See MoreA few years ago (early 2008) I was getting a teeth cleaning done at a community college through their dental education program. I was discussing my job situation with the hygienist working on me (how once I graduated there were no jobs) and she said the same thing was happening to her. It took her a while to get through the program and she was about to graduate and now the same thing was happening with dental hygienist jobs - there were not a lot of jobs and lot of candidates competing for them. Now, this is just what one person told me, and things might have changed in the past few years, although I would assume the job situation would have gotten worse as our economy got worse. But I would definitely do a lot of research before starting the program...

I also went to an info session for the nursing program at GVSU last summer, and was told that even though there is still a nursing shortage, the job situation is getting harder in that area, as hospitals are cutting budgets and not hiring like they used to. Though I'm sure there is still more hope for nurses than teachers, its worth doing thorough research before starting any program.

On 12/16/09, CJC wrote: > > I went from nursing to teaching and have to say teaching is > so much harder. Yes, summers and weekends off are great but I > made more money as a nurse and there is not the negative > backlash that teachers get all the time. I am thinking of > going back to nursing. > > > > On 12/13/09, JaneAnn wrote: >> Hi there fellow teachers, >> I am considering making a career switch due to the job >> situtation here in Metro Detroit. I won't give details, >> but we all know what it's like. I've worked at a charter >> for a couple years and just don't think teaching is what >> I'm cut out for. >> Has anyone made the jump from teaching to a medical field? >> I'm thinking of going back to get my associates to be a >> dental hygienist. I realize I could meet with a counselor >> to get the details worked out, but I'm curious to see how >> others with a teaching background have made a jump like >> that. Was it difficult? Are there jobs available for >> medical people, let alone dental hygienists? Has anyone >> made the jump and regretted their decision? >> Any input would be appreciated! Thanks fellow teachers!

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Looking for Mr. Marsh, teacher in Detroit Michigan

by Gingersnap

Dec 14, 2009

I am looking for Mr. Marsh who, during the 60's, taught the "auditorium" class at Everett Elementary (now closed) in Detroit Michigan.

He was a wonderful teacher who often used classical music to enhance his classroom teachings.

To this day I credit him for my love of classical music and just thought he would like to know that.

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curriculum alignment

by Mrs.DL

Dec 16, 2009

I am pulling my hair out trying to 'unpack the standards' write I-Can statements and list 'target' for students to achieve. Has anyone found a district that has this stuff already figured out. I WANT TO TEACH and then go HOME.

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