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by speced

Mar 3, 2009

Hi, I am also planning on moving to RI this summer. I am currently a special ed teacher and my cert is from 1-9. I am very nervous about getting a job in RI. Any advice or suggestions?

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spec ed Hi, I have sent in my paper work to be cert in Rhode Island. I have also started to fill out applications, do you have any suggestions are there any "buzz words" regarding education in Rhode Island right now? Thank you!

On 3/17/09, riteacher wrote: > On 3/03/09, speced wrote: >> Hi, I am also planning on moving to RI this summer. ...See More

Mar 17, 2009

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riteacher On 3/17/09, spec ed wrote: > Hi, I have sent in my paper work to be cert in Rhode Island. I > have also started to fill out applications, do you have any > suggestions are there any "buzz words" regarding education in > Rhode Island right now? Thank you!

I don't know of any buzz words that would help. I do know that this is goi...See More

Mar 17, 2009

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Would They Hire You?

by EA MCGRAW

Mar 18, 2009

Dear Fellow Educators,

What affects the marketability of a professional educator? If you had to interview for a job as an educator, today, would you be hired, or would there be factors that affect your marketability? Take this survey...find out! Results will be posted May 11, 2009. NO NAMES PLEASE!

Thank you, Ea

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Providence Teachers: What can you tell me about Evans?

by Karen M.

Apr 1, 2009

He's just been appointed our next superintendent. What can you tell me about him? Thanks.

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riteacher On 4/01/09, Karen M. wrote: > He's just been appointed our next superintendent. What > can you tell me about him? Thanks.

I am not from Providence but I am in Rhode Island. I do know that the major reason he left was that the school committee was upset with children stuck for hours on a school bus in a snowstorm. Now some of the blam...See More

Apr 2, 2009

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Karen M. I had heard about the snowstorm debacle. It sounded like a truly unfortunate incident. Thank you for responding.

On 4/02/09, riteacher wrote: > On 4/01/09, Karen M. wrote: >> He's just been appointed our next superintendent. What >> can you tell me about him? Thanks. > > I am not from Providence but I am in Rhode Islan...See MoreI had heard about the snowstorm debacle. It sounded like a truly unfortunate incident. Thank you for responding.

On 4/02/09, riteacher wrote: > On 4/01/09, Karen M. wrote: >> He's just been appointed our next superintendent. What >> can you tell me about him? Thanks. > > I am not from Providence but I am in Rhode Island. I do know > that the major reason he left was that the school committee > was upset with children stuck for hours on a school bus in a > snowstorm. Now some of the blame could be laid at his feet > for this as in retrospect he should have cancelled school for > the day. However, other superintendents did not cancel > either. Evans followed the procedure that had worked in > Providence for years. However, this time events combined to > form the perfect storm that bottlenecked the city for hours. > Buses picked up some children and got stuck in traffic and > the bus company had no idea where they were. The bus company > did not supply the drivers with any means to reach the depot > and if the bus driver did not have a cell there was no way to > contact the depot or for the depot to contact them. Other > buses never showed up at the schools and parents stuck in the > traffic took hours to get there to pick up their child. The > city gridlocked as with accidents at major intersections the > plows could not get through, people and cars got stuck, and > traffic backed up all over. > It wasn't a large storm as the roads were clear and school > started on time the next day, but it caused huge problems. > The storm led to Evans not seeking to renew his contract and > the states emergency management officer resigning. > > Most of this was not, in my opinion, Evans fault. He relied > on the judgement of those who have weathered many storms in > the city and this time they were wrong. > > Would he have stayed and been renewed if the snowstorm had > not occured? My answer is probably yes. The storm and its > aftermath just brought out everyone and anyone who had a > grievance and caused Evans to not seek to renew his contract. > > The new Providence superintent cancels fast. He does not want > a repeat performance. > > > >

Apr 2, 2009

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Apr 19, 2009

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What's Going On?

by Ea

Apr 19, 2009

What is going on? Where is anyone who actually cares about teachers, be they novice or veteran? Aren't we supposed to care about ourselves? Where is the solidarity and all of that good stuff? Let us know what's going on. We are not alone.

Ea

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Rhode Island Teaching Fellows

by Julie

Jun 9, 2009

I have been accepted into the Rhode Island Teaching Fellows program. There is no guarantee that you will secure a teaching position after attending their summer institute. Does anyone have any insight into what your marketability/placement expectations will be like once you complete the program? Would it be more beneficial to go through a more trad...See More

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riteacher On 12/01/09, Albert wrote: > What is the ratio on candidates accepted to participate vs. > candidates getting a job

You are asking a question that the Teaching Fellows group should be able to answer. They should know how many applied, went through the program, and were hired.

Check the link, especially the FAQs, and you sh...See More

Dec 3, 2009

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riteacher u>Teach for America had their big kickoff in Rhode Island today. According to the paper they will have 30 jobs available for each of the next three years. So that's 90 jobs they can fill.

Feb 1, 2010

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Early Retirement Incentives: Survey for new and vet teachers

by Perplexed

Jun 25, 2009

This survey concerns all teachers; novice and veteran.

Please take time to complete this survey. It is for a thesis statement. I would appreciate your thoughts and opinions. After all, if it does not currently concern you, it will eventually. Results will be posted at the end of July, 2009.

Thank you so much...so much,

E...See More

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6-8 postcard exchange

by melanie

Jun 27, 2009

Looking for teachers from each state to participate in a 6- 8 grade postcard exchange.

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certification

by Sarah

Jul 9, 2009

Hi,

Does anyone know, or know where I can find information, about getting certified? I will be graduating next year with a bachelors degree in childhood/special ed from a private college in New York. Thanks!

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riteacher Check the link for information.

Be aware that when they say how long it takes they really mean that time or longer so apply as soon as you have your information together.

A sped certification will help in your job search. It was a good choice.

Jul 11, 2009

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