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Do you think things will Change now that we have Obama

by darnell

Dec 14, 2008

I am interested if anyone believes that that things will change (for the better) now that Obama is going to be the new president? I know that he was critical of the NCLB act and I know that his whole philosopy is about change. Do you think it will happen? Please explain your reason. Thanks.

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Charlotte Holtry On 12/14/08, darnell wrote: > I am interested if anyone believes that that things will > change (for the better) now that Obama is going to be the > new president? I know that he was critical of the NCLB > act and I know that his whole philosopy is about change. > Do you think it will happen? Please explain your reason. > Thanks. ...See More

Dec 17, 2008

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Job Outlook in Greenville

by Catherine

Jan 14, 2009

I am about to graduate from college and earn my K-6 teaching license and will be moving into the Greenville/Greer area afterward. I aim to obtain a teaching position in an elementary school for the 2009-10 school year and hoped to see if anyone can tell me what the job outlook is around there. Does anyone know of positions that will be opening up t...See More

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National Board Stipend

by Angela Haley

Jan 16, 2009

I am urging all National Board teachers to e-mail their representatives ( you may also want to e-mail the members of the Ways and Means committee) from their HOME e-mail. While Sanford did not cut the supplement from his budget proposal, we still need to voice our opinions!

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getting released from a contract

by frustrated in the low country

Jan 19, 2009

Does anyone have experience trying to move from 1 district to another mid-year? I have an offer to work close to home that offers MUCH improved working conditions. I am a related arts teacher who travels between 2 schools right now. I have a room only at one of the schools and am on a cart at the other. I travel 200 miles round trip each week to wo...See More

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Not sure about SC has this happened to anyone else? Is it worth speaking to > a lawyer? Am I stuck this year? Will SC pull my license if > I quit? >

Call your department of education or credential division and ask them this question. Most states I am familiar with with suspend your credential for one year the first time you break a teaching contra...See More

Jan 19, 2009

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frustrated in the low country On 1/19/09, frustrated in the low country wrote: > Does anyone have experience trying to move from 1 district > to another mid-year? I have an offer to work close to home > that offers MUCH improved working conditions. I am a > related arts teacher who travels between 2 schools right > now. I have a room only at one of the schools an...See More

Jan 19, 2009

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Art opening in DD2 for credentialed art teacher

by meow

Jan 19, 2009

just for remainder of school year

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frustrated in the low country Well, NO: the district suspended the search telling me they didn't want to hire someone qualified from out of state (apparently no one in state was qualified?)if it was just until the end of the year...They could not guarantee a position next year. I said that should be the candidate's decision, because getting a foot in the door helps and one neve...See More

Feb 22, 2009

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Theodore A. Jones On 1/21/09, frustrated wrote: > Thanks meow and Angela for the input. I am a > professsional and will act > accordingly, though my situation is surely frustrating > and extremely maddening. I have not given up on any > legal loopholes that can be uncovered, but I am > reporting "to duty" each morning...albeit > without my enthu...See MoreOn 1/21/09, frustrated wrote: > Thanks meow and Angela for the input. I am a > professsional and will act > accordingly, though my situation is surely frustrating > and extremely maddening. I have not given up on any > legal loopholes that can be uncovered, but I am > reporting "to duty" each morning...albeit > without my enthusiasm and feeling of good will toward > my superiors. I will do what I must (and ONLY that > much) to fulfill my contract until I can get out of it. > > If I did not have children, one in college now and > another heading that way next year, I'd be more likely > to quit and risk the ramifications of being "black > balled" for a year. I'd love to be "Norma > Rae" for all the ill treated teachers out here. > That, however would not be in the best interest of my > family. (Though working close to home, having more time > with them, being in the same schools as they are, and > saving money on commuting WOULD benefit my family > life). > > Please anyone and everyone out there....know what you > are doing when you sign that contract! If you even > think you might not stay, think twice. I was so happy > to find work mid-summer that I didn't realize what a > stranglehold I got myself into....or maybe what an > unsupportive/sympathetic group I chose to work for. > > Thanks for letting me vent. > > > On 1/20/09, Angela Haley wrote: >> On 1/20/09, indentured servitude? meow wrote: >>> Indentured servitude was outlawed by the 13 >>> amendment to the constitution, and yet it is alive >>> and well and inflicted on teachers nationwide. Why >>> don't you be the first teacher to take your >>> district to court for indentured servitude? I am >>> not kidding. I think it is disgusting that the >>> schools can force you to work under color of law. >> I understand your frustration and it does sound like >> indentured servitude; however, and this is >> unfortunate, you need to be very careful about how >> you approach the Board of Trustees, your >> administration, etc. You NEVER want to burn any >> bridges.

Things are not good for any SC classroom teacher. NEVER have any conversation with any administration person without two witnesses that represent you and ALWAYS have a tape recorder on that you own whenever you do. ALWAYS transcribe what you record and have your witnesses sign the document and have the document placed in your employment file. KEEP the tape. Weather you know it or not you were forced to sign away most of your rights to due process when you signed the contract to teach within the SC school district where you teach. Suggest you file a complaint with EEOC about this situation.

May 22, 2009

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Substitute teaching in NY... which tests are needed?

by Thomas

Jan 22, 2009

I've been trying to find out what's needed to substitute in NY, but have been constantly running into dead ends.

Any of the nearby schools ask for NYS teaching certification, but when I look at the NYSTCE website regarding the test, it doesn't specify which would be right for me.

I have a B.S., but have never taken any teaching/...See More

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Jason On 1/22/09, Thomas wrote: > I've been trying to find out what's needed to substitute in > NY, but have been constantly running into dead ends. > > Any of the nearby schools ask for NYS teaching > certification, but when I look at the NYSTCE website > regarding the test, it doesn't specify which would be right > for me. > >...See More

Feb 25, 2009

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General and York 4 Questions!

by FromVA2SC

Jan 30, 2009

Hi All,

I would appreciate/love lots of info from ya! =) I am currently teaching in VA and have been happy here for the past three years-- but with the current economy there are a lot of changes right now in my school district ... like job cuts, salary reductions, and no more funding for just about everything!! Seems like a good time to mo...See More

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Budget Cuts

by Clanna

Feb 12, 2009

Effects of budget cuts:

one bank of lights used no personal appliances, like microwaves no subs for interventionists and office personnel no summer school no paid summer inservice hiring freeze for next year

How has your school been effected?

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TERI???

by oddmom3

Feb 18, 2009

As I entered my 28th year of teaching in SC, I was looking forward to participating in the TERI plan. Now with all the budget cuts, I'm having second thoughts. I really would like to teach a few more years. Anyone else in this same boat? What are your thoughts?

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