I know about more than a few teachers who are telling kids that if measure 28 does not pass that sports, school days, swimming, etc., will be cut. YOU TEACHERS HAVE NO RIGHT !It is called ELECTIONEERING and it is a violation of the law so knock it off !!!
Excuse me, but I was at a board meeting tonight where there were LOTS of school-aged children protesting. Who brought them there? Not the teachers. THEIR PARENTS DID. Stop blaming teachers and take responsibility.
I voted NO on 28 and I am a parent. My vote had nothing to do with the increased tax. The money has to come from somewhere. But, I am intelligent enough to look at the whole picture. I looked at a bunch of legislators who were anxious to get back to their districts/constituents and put in some quality campaign time before the November elections. I saw them in a panic when Governor Kitzhaber told them that they could not go home until they had DONE something with the state budget. I watched and listened as they came up with an income tax plan to PARTIALLY bail us out, TEMPORARILY! Three years and we would've seen our legislators, head in hands, thumping their collective chests trying to come up with another half-a**ed plan to 'bail' themselves out AGAIN! How naive are the voters who campaigned for the passage of Measure 28? How can it be that some ignorant (of government processes) person like me can see the thinly veiled attempt our legislature made back at the end of summer to pass that pathetic, ineffective tax increase off to the voters? It is sad that so many of Oregon's intelligent, informed voters had the wool pulled over their eyes on that one. By the way, I really believed it would pass. That's what happens when one as ignorant as myself lives in a hotbed of political panic like Eugene. And just to add fuel to the fire, the only solution now (besides 'cutting the fat' HA! HA!) is a (cover your eyes if they are sensitive to dirty words) STATE SALES TAX. 3% to 4% would do it. Let some of those people who like to get away from it all by visiting the Pacific Northwest help pay for our social programs, education and law enforcement. Of course, that will never happen here in the land of 'head in the sand' because we are so special without a sales tax. How clever of us to keep holding onto a stupid point of pride when the state infrastructure is collapsing around its citizens' heads!
I have recently graduated from college with a degree in Elementary education. I live in Minnesota, however my boyfriend and I are planning to move to Oregan sometime in July 2003. I have applied to many districts online. I was somewhat hopeful untill reading some of the messages about how bad it is looking for teachers in Oregon. I guess I am just looking for any advice or information I can get from someone in Oregon. I have my heart set on moving to Oregon, and am willing to go without a job, in hopes of subing for awhile... Thanks Julia
On 1/20/03, julia wrote: > > I have recently graduated from college with a degree in > Elementary education. I live in Minnesota, however my > boyfriend and I are planning to move to Oregan sometime in > July 2003. I have applied to many districts online. I > was somewhat hopeful untill reading some of the messages > about how bad it is looking for teachers in Oregon. I > guess I am just looking for any advice or information I > can get from someone in Oregon. I have my heart set on > moving to Oregon, and am willing to go without a job, in > hopes of subing for awhile... Thanks Julia Subbing has dried up too. The districts are so broke that principals are subbing when their teachers are gone. There is no money set aside for " training " and inservice days either, which is usually how most subs make the bulk of their money. Add to that a glut of teachers laid off and recent graduates( Oregon has several large teacher prep colleges) and subbing is no longer a lucrative business.
I was the one who wanted suggestions on what people did on pajama day in kindergarten. I want kindergarten to be fun. The person who was so negative was GEEZ. The person who is anti fun. Thanks for sticking up for pajama day in kindergarten. It is great to have those who understand what is developmentally appropriate coming to the rescue. But, please check who was doing the attacking!
I am majoring in elem ed and I hope to hear from teachers on the following questions. 1. What were your major concerns during your first year of teaching?
2. What type of support and by whom was most helpful?
3. What things became easier as you gained experience?
4.What advice would you give me as a prospective teacher?
Is there anyone here that is in the Roseburg area? We are planning a move this next summer. I am concerned about finding a teaching job. I have been teaching for seven years. I would be interested in communicating with any teachers from the area. Please e-mail me with any responses.
On 1/29/03, Debbie wrote: > Hello, > > Is there anyone here that is in the Roseburg area? We are > planning a move this next summer. I am concerned about > finding a teaching job. I have been teaching for seven > years. I would be interested in communicating with any > teachers from the area. Please e-mail me with any > responses. > > Thank you, > Debbie You really wont, so plan on getting a job as a dept. store courtesy clerk
On 1/30/03, You will not get a job here wrote: > On 1/29/03, Debbie wrote: >> Hello, >> >> Is there anyone here that is in the Roseburg area? We are >> planning a move this next summer. I am concerned about >> finding a teaching job. I have been teaching for seven >> years. I would be interested in communicating with any >> teachers from the area. Please e-mail me with any >> responses. >> >> Thank you, >> Debbie > You really wont, so plan on getting a job as a dept. > store courtesy clerk *That response was a bit harsh but things are looking rather grim in Oregon. We have a glut of educators because we can't keep them all employed. Subbing is even tough. But . . . If you have an endorsement in a specialized area you may have chance. Or if you are coming with extremely high references and are world famous for your classroom expertise. Please excuse misspellings and grammar mistakes -- in a hurry.
HA HA HA MEasure 28 WENT DOWN!!! Live within your means!!! No more scare tactics!! Dont make the taxpayer suffer - we are on to your game Signed , A TEACHER!!!! Yea, can you believe that, a teacher who does not let the union think for her
On 1/30/03, Know the truth wrote: > HA HA HA MEasure 28 WENT DOWN!!! Live within your means!!! > No more scare tactics!! Dont make the taxpayer suffer - we > are on to your game Signed , A TEACHER!!!! Yea, can you > believe that, a teacher who does not let the union think for > her "HA HA HA MEasure 28 WENT DOWN!" may be taking it a bit insensitively too far. I voted NO too but I am deeply concerned and saddened that the state is in such a sorry 'state' today. I voted no because 28 was a temporary and, I predicted, incomplete fix for the problem. I have vivid images of our legislators holding their heads in their hands and beating their collective chests when the thing ran out, if passed. Why? Because I don't believe they would've done much more than sit on their hands between now and then (saying all the time, "WHEW! Got through that mess and kept my seat in the capitol in the process."). I am pretty disgusted with our legislature at this low moment and hope the sound defeat of 28 will force them to DO SOMETHING! to finally fix the problem. I know that the only real solution -- long term and permanent -- is a state sales tax. OOOOH! The S phrase -- two of the dirtiest words in this state. I could stand on the Capitol steps and shout that I love war and get more positive feedback than to advocate a state sales tax of 3 or 4 cents on the dollar. WHAT A BUNCH OF BABIES! Get over it and enact a state sales tax! Take advantage of all the people who pass through/visit this beautiful state by the many thousands every year. Make them pay sales tax on the food they order in our interesting and unique restaurants, goods in our outlet malls, museums and the zoo and loading up on durable goods within our borders. Get with the 21st Century and quit trying to haywire the state budget together with false 'kicker tax rebates' and 'lottery dollars'. No sales tax on food and prescriptions -- of course!
No matter what you voted, our schools are in a sorry state right now. I just returned from our district's board meeting and it is VERY scary. To laugh at this, no matter what you voted, is more than being insensitive. It's horrible.
The second installment of our JIMMY JET series has just gone to press. It deals with the national issue of what our children -- and your students -- are encouraged to believe in as our youngest citizens.
I hope you will give it a look. As always a sample lesson plan will be posted to reinforce core issues and extended learning.
"JIMMY JET and the PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE" -- will be available for your in- school Artist Visit as well as our "ORIGINS" debut issue!
In memory of the Columbia Space Shuttle Crew, I have set aside the regular release schedule of titles and will be doing a special "#0" issue of JIMMY JET illustrating the famous "pilot's prayer" by RCAF Pilot Officer Gillespie Magee. Entitled "HIGH FLIGHT", some of you may remember in the early days of Television, local stations would play a clip of "HIGH FLIGHT" as part of their sign-off ritual.
This year marks the Centennial of manned flight. It has been 100 years since those bicycle brothers took flight. I hope this series of inspirational books proves a fitting metaphor for your students imaginations -- and character.
Excuse me, but I was at a board meeting tonight where there were
LOTS of school-aged children protesting. Who brought them there?
Not the teachers. THEIR PARENTS DID. Stop blaming teachers and
take responsibility.