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HW for Mr.Reality Check

by card, o.s. (age five)

Apr 26, 2011

Here’s the origin of your “ivory tower.” (I have heard mummy and daddy and Uncle Rush use it many times, but I never knew where it came from.) From [link removed]

. . . the earliest work in English that specifically refers to the current meaning of the phrase is a collaborative work of Frederick Rothwell and the splendidly named Clo...See More

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Card, O S one each My esteemed colleague . . .

I get it now. You think I am at once a fool, and a shill for Dr. Wiggins.

You can believe what you want about the former, but at no point in my previous posts do I hint at support for Wiggin's ideas about utilitarian education, the elimination of fiction from school curricula, or even UBD.

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Apr 26, 2011

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Reality check I am not your "colleague" as I don't suffer fools.

Of course, you are correct that policy makers want all public schools to fail. ARE YOU KIDDING?? Your paranoia is beyond those of your union leaders. You don't think things through before spewing your vomit. You hate being accountable for your statements.

It's easy to see why stud...See More

Apr 26, 2011

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Looking for suggestions for cultural arts assemblies

by Kimberley K

May 2, 2011

Hi! I am looking for suggestions for cultural arts assemblies for next year. I would appreciate any help in getting more information on assemblies for the K - 5 age group that have been successful in your school.

Thanks for your help!

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Looking for Union High School, Union, NJ Teachers

by Barbara

May 4, 2011

I am running the 40th Reunion for the Class of 1971. I am looking for teachers from Union High School from that time frame to extend an invitation to them. We would really love to have them there. Please contact Barbara at: [email removed]

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How do I find out about Job Fairs?

by David Arnold

May 4, 2011

Does anyone know a good way to find out where teacher job fairs will be for the 2011-2012 school year? I only have a couple of CE endorsements so I know its more then a long shot, but at least I'll get some experience before going back to school.

I'm interested in urban districts and charter schools. Any information will be greatly appreci...See More

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Steve On 5/04/11, David Arnold wrote: > Does anyone know a good way to find out where teacher job > fairs will be for the 2011-2012 school year? I only have a > couple of CE endorsements so I know its more then a long > shot, but at least I'll get some experience before going > back to school. > > I'm interested in urban districts an...See More

May 4, 2011

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nepotism

by Tony

May 12, 2011

Yes, so very true. Besides the hiring issue, also, who gets the best schedule, who gets to leave early, on and on.

Does our boy Christie want to fix education? Start there.

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Question for ron/nj about certification

by anon for now

May 12, 2011

Hi...you seem to be very aware of things going on in the state. My district just recently requested a review of all teachers certifications. This, of course, is right before massive scheduled lay offs. While I was hired to teach, and have only taught, ONE grade in my district, I'm certified to teach other grades. I guess my question is, would they ...See More

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ron/nj They can have you to teach something else you are certified for. Your only options would be teach it, ask for something else, or resign.

Ron

May 12, 2011

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"Today thee; tomorrow me."

by Chaz

May 13, 2011

Let's not forget all the teachers who lost their jobs--and possibly their careers this week.

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World History teachers to author educational resources

by Rose Parkin

May 16, 2011

Hi there,

I was just wondering if anyone was interested in authoring educational resources for a World History product that Boardworks are currently developing.

Boardworks is currently looking for practicing or experienced teachers to help plan, author and review materials for a High School World/Global History product. Our edit...See More

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How'd yuh folks do on th' HSPA?

by Claghorn

May 17, 2011

We did purty good. Close to purfect. Just like last yearn.

Is the test gettin' easier? Or are we tenured bloodsuckers not as bad as Gov. Charm makes us out to be?

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Need help finding my biological grandmother

by Dana Colantuono

May 18, 2011

Hi all,my name is Dana Colantuono and i'm a 19yrs old. I've been trying to find my biological parents since i was maybe about 16 yrs old. I've tried getting information from the state, so i have my non-identifying information,i've tried search engines i've tried everything!!!. I was adopted in '91 from Rockland County NY. Since I have my non-identi...See More

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Dana Colantuono Thank you so much for the response, really appreciated! But the only thing is when i did the search it was for current teachers from 2009- 2010. My biological grandmother is currently 69/70 so i don't think she would be teaching at this time. None-the-less i tried my luck but didn't get any results. Is there any way that i can see retired school te...See More

May 19, 2011

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Friend of Adoptees On 5/18/11, Dana Colantuono wrote:

On Facebook --search for Adoptee Central - ask for help there - many search angels listed in their document file - right hand side & separate tab -- Search Angels DO NOT charge for their help...

May 26, 2011

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