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Gov. wants to fund private schools?

by ron/nj

Feb 3, 2011

I keep hearing ads from the NJEA stating the Gov. wants to help fund private and religious schools. Is this true or are they leaving some facts out? I thought we had separation of church and state.

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Joanne On 2/03/11, ron/nj wrote: > I keep hearing ads from the NJEA stating the Gov. wants to > help fund private and religious schools. Is this true or are > they leaving some facts out? I thought we had separation of > church and state.

It is to my understanding is that there is a proposal for a scholarship program paid by NJ busine...See More

Feb 4, 2011

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Lee The voucher program is really a scholarship program that will give 100% tax deductions to companies who put up the money for these scholarships to private schools (of their choice). Indirectly, we the taxpayers are paying for it through tax deductions but we have no voice as to who gets the scholarships or what schools they are used for. 75% of the...See MoreThe voucher program is really a scholarship program that will give 100% tax deductions to companies who put up the money for these scholarships to private schools (of their choice). Indirectly, we the taxpayers are paying for it through tax deductions but we have no voice as to who gets the scholarships or what schools they are used for. 75% of the scholarships are to go to new private school enrollments and 25% can be used for existing private school students. There is a financial need requirement for the recipients. This is just a scam to divert public money to private schools.

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On 2/04/11, Joanne wrote: > On 2/03/11, ron/nj wrote: >> I keep hearing ads from the NJEA stating the Gov. wants to >> help fund private and religious schools. Is this true or are >> they leaving some facts out? I thought we had separation of >> church and state. > > It is to my understanding is that there is a proposal for a > scholarship program paid by NJ businesses that would give > students in FAILING districts an option to attend a parochial > or or private school instead of remaining in their current > school. This would not cost taxpayers money and I suspect > only a limited number of students would be able to take > advantage of this scholarship. School districts and NJEA may > not like this because it could become more apparent that > there are public schools that will continue to fail > regardless of how much funding is appropriated. > > In Asbury Park, there is a parochial all girls school that > has a small tuition requirement and the rest of the funding > comes from private donations. This is a wonderful > alternative for girls in grades 5 through 8 in the Asbury > Park and Neptune area. I know it is far cheaper (cost per > student) to educate girls there than the public schools in > the area. More opportunities like this would be a good > thing, especially if it does not drain public funds from > public schools. > > I don't know the details about this. I would like to learn > more from a source that is neutral, and not affiliated with > the NJEA. I suspect their adds may be misleading.

Mar 1, 2011

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Need some advice

by Vanessa

Feb 9, 2011

Hi,

I'm currently teaching but I'm not tenured yet. With all the budget cuts going on in our state I would like to be ready in case I'm laid off have to look for a new job next year. In your experience, what do they usually ask for when they call you for an interview? Do they ask to see a portfolio, references, recent evaluations etc.? Do ...See More

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cynical On 2/09/11, Vanessa wrote: > Hi, > > I'm currently teaching but I'm not tenured yet. With all > the budget cuts going on in our state I would like to be > ready in case I'm laid off have to look for a new job next > year. In your experience, what do they usually ask for when > they call you for an interview? Do they ask to see ...See More

Feb 16, 2011

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college teaching certification?

by Thanks

Feb 14, 2011

If I wanted to teach at a community college, do I need a teaching certificate? I couldn't find any info on the NJ DOE website, seems things just pertain to K-12.

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Thanks Thank you. How about if one wanted to pursue a full time instructor position?

On 2/15/11, c.e. wrote: > You don't need any certification to be an adjunct in a > college/university. > On 2/14/11, Thanks wrote: >> If I wanted to teach at a community college, do I need a >> teaching certificate? I couldn't find any info o...See More

Feb 15, 2011

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Steve You need at least an M.A. for the community college level. A PHD is required for the bigger schools.

On 2/15/11, Thanks wrote: > Thank you. How about if one wanted to pursue a full time > instructor position? > > > On 2/15/11, c.e. wrote: >> You don't need any certification to be an adjunct in a >> college/univer...See More

Feb 15, 2011

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What is the # of hours to get benefits?

by jobseeker

Feb 17, 2011

There are a lot more .5 positions out there that don't offer benefits. I k now this is done as a cost saving measure. Is there a formula, as in "teachers must work X hours to receive benefits"? I'm wondering if a .6 or .7 position would offer benefits. Is it a standard formula or is it at the discretion of the BOE?

Thanks.

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leave of absence and seniority

by onchoppingblock

Feb 20, 2011

Folks, I had to take a little over two months of leave for health reasons two years ago. I never asked, but now I wonder if missing this time will put me behind the other teachers were hired on the same day as I--you can guess why this is important now. Are such rules decided by districts or by NJ? Am I now junior to the dozen or so people who star...See More

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onchoppingblock On 2/21/11, ron/nj wrote: > I would think seniority is based on starting dates. Is this for > non-tenure teachers as I don't think seniority would apply?

All of the teachers involved are tenured--yes, it's come to that. Last year all the nontenured teachers were let go; one or two were rehired. There won't be enough of them to lay of...See More

Feb 21, 2011

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ron/nj Wow, that will be close. Assuming teachers all start on opening day, they would have to look at the date of signing.

Feb 21, 2011

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coworker

by Robert Taylor

Feb 24, 2011

My name is Robert Taylor. I worked at the Netcong School District during the early to mid 70's. I would like to get in touch with a coworker whose married name was Fran Serafin. I do not know her maiden name. Robert

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hs biology position

by ron/nj

Feb 25, 2011

February 23, 2011

TO: All Certified Personnel

RE: Certified Vacancy

Applications are being received in the Personnel Office for certified candidates desiring to be considered for the position(s) listed below:

Teacher of Biology – John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

All letters of application must be i...See More

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Schools can save lots of $$ : energy audit

by schools can save energy to save jobs.

Mar 4, 2011

One NJ district recently save $1M.

The waste of energy in the school system is phenomenal. - Lights permanently on in sunny area. - Computers, TVs, VCTs, DVDs never turned off. - School buses idling all the time, even when bus is empty. Expect the energy cost to increase significantly in the next 10 years.

How: Get an energy audit...See More

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make new buildings efficients Building are badly designed. They are designed for the lowest immediate cost, without regards for long-term maintenance and operation costs. The typical sprawling 1-story building design is ridiculous; it requires a lot of artificial light and has an enormous exposed surface. Some designs are far better. A 2-3 story building is more compact (less h...See More

Mar 10, 2011

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Lee I've also wondered why new building don't have solar panels or windmills. I've seen small ones on buildings.

Mar 26, 2011

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Language Arts/Social Studies 4th & 5th grade

by NJ/4th

Mar 8, 2011

Does anyone work in a district where Language Arts and Social Studies is taught by the same teacher in 4th or 5th grade...or both? I do not mean in an inclusion setting where all subjects are taught. I'm researching this topic and need help. Thanks!

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