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Charter School FACTS

by Mike

Oct 19, 2010

There has been such a push for charter schools, yet when one looks at the facts…charter schools are performing WORSE than any other group of schools. These articles are from the NY TIMES and use research data and facts. If we are going to improve our schools…WE should be using FACTS to make decisions…NOT catch phrases.

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Lee On 11/01/10, Dave wrote: > I take offense to the fact that you are making a generalization > about charter schools. Reality check...the American Education > system has dropped out of the top 20 in the past 20 years. How > can you focus on the "bad" charter schools while our entire > system is lagging behind? There are plenty that are...See More

Nov 3, 2010

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Dave On 11/03/10, Lee wrote: > On 11/01/10, Dave wrote: >> I take offense to the fact that you are making a generalization >> about charter schools. Reality check...the American Education >> system has dropped out of the top 20 in the past 20 years. How >> can you focus on the "bad" charter schools while our entire >> sy...See More

Nov 4, 2010

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>v post

by ron/nj

Oct 24, 2010

check 07095 for job.

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ron/nj obviously, the job posting has been pulled.

Oct 24, 2010

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Merit Pay Survey

by stacey

Oct 31, 2010

I'm trying to gather feedback regarding educators attitudes towards merit pay or (PFP) pay for performance. It is a SHORT survey. If you could, please take a few minutes to participate and please forward the link to any other educators that you think might be intersted in participating. This is for a graduate class project. Thanks!

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ron/nj, NFM .

Oct 31, 2010

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Christine No Dentist Left Behind

> My dentist is great! He sends me reminders so I don't forget checkups.

> He uses the latest techniques based on research. He never hurts me, and > I've got all my teeth.

> When I ran into him the other day, I was eager to see if he'd heard > about the new state program. I knew he'd ...See More

Nov 26, 2010

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No Cell Phones - NJ law?

by what?

Nov 2, 2010

A fellow teacher told me it is NJ law that cell phone use is banned in schools for students. This sounds like BS to me, anyone know any facts about this?

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ban_cell_phones_in_school East Brunswick, a highly regarded district of 9000 students, has banned the use cellphones. Staff cannot use cell phones in public areas. It is great and everybody seems happy. If parents have an emergency, they can call the office.

It is wonderful; teachers can teach.

Every serious district should do the same.

Dec 4, 2010

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ban_cell_phones_in_school A NEW Brunswick school says that electronic equipment (including all cell and texting devices, I assume) is not allowed because the school cannot be responsible for lost or theft. That's a great additional argument.

On 12/04/10, ban_cell_phones_in_school wrote: > East Brunswick, a highly regarded district of 9000 students, > has bann...See More

Dec 10, 2010

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Question about transcript review requirement for a CE

by David

Nov 15, 2010

I could really use some help with this, cause I'm getting nervous. I'm trying to get a Certificate of Eligibility so I can teach alternate route. I took the Praxis and had my test scores forwarded to the DOE (I passed). Now, before I go ahead and take the 24-hour class, I need to know, will they accept my transcripts from only the school I graduate...See More

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Bernie They use the GPA from the school in which you received your highest degree. I had a similar issue and thought they averaged GPA's from all the schools you attended. But that's not the case. They only care about your grades earned in your highest degree.

Your local high school is the best source of information on the application process. Th...See More

Nov 15, 2010

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ML email this lady at DOE. She knows her stuff and will provide you with the exact answer you need: anita.[email removed]!

On 11/15/10, David wrote: > I could really use some help with this, cause I'm getting > nervous. I'm trying to get a Certificate of Eligibility so > I can teach alternate route. I took the Praxis and had my >...See More

Nov 15, 2010

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Happy holiday

by ron/nj

yesterday, 2010

Here's wishing everyone out there a very happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the break.

ron

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posted hs/ms openings

by ron/nj

yesterday, 2010

November 22, 2010

TO: All Certified Personnel

RE: Certified Vacancy

Applications are being received in the Personnel Office from any of our personnel desiring to be considered for the position(s) listed below:

Language Arts Teacher â€“ Colonia Middle School

All letters of application, or applicable ...See More

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NJ Family Leave Act.....any info?

by Christine

Nov 26, 2010

Have you or someone you know taken advantage of this act? I had my first baby before this was in effect, and I'm trying to get some info seeing as though we are hoping to get pregnant soon. I've googled this and read "fact sheets" but hoping to get some advice from someone who has gone through the paperwork, etc.

Any help is appreciated. H...See More

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substitue teaching

by gayle

Nov 27, 2010

I heard that you can't sub in the same classroom for 20 consecutive days. It that true? If so why is that? What would happen if you did sub for more than the 20 consecutive days?

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Steve On 11/27/10, gayle wrote: > I heard that you can't sub in the same classroom for 20 > consecutive days. It that true? If so why is that? What > would happen if you did sub for more than the 20 > consecutive days?

I believe they would have to give you teacher pay retroactive to the first day you subbed in the classroom. So inste...See More

Nov 28, 2010

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No sub left behind If it were true, why wouldn't they hire an unemployed certified teacher at the same cost?

On 11/28/10, Steve wrote: > On 11/27/10, gayle wrote: >> I heard that you can't sub in the same classroom for 20 >> consecutive days. It that true? If so why is that? What >> would happen if you did sub for more than the 20 >&g...See More

Dec 11, 2010

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Laid off in June, still jobless....

by unemployment benefits last how long?

Nov 28, 2010

I will be out of money in January after collecting since end of June. Are they extending? There are very few jobs out there, lots of competition. And not many jobs outside of teaching, either.

Does anyone know how long benefits last? I heard some people were on it for 99 weeks. This is only my first round.

Thanks...

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OP On 12/10/10, Echo wrote: > I'm in the exact same situation. > I think we can collect for a year.

I hope so. I want to work, but there are no jobs out there. Hope it gets better soon.

Dec 14, 2010

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Jo Ann Zsilavetz Sorry to hear you are laid off. Life has no remote...Get up and change it yourself. I saw this quote a few months ago and started a new career besides my real estate business. For more information, send me an email.

On 12/14/10, OP wrote: > On 12/10/10, Echo wrote: >> I'm in the exact same situation. >> I think we can collec...See More

Jan 11, 2011

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