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Quality of Fairfield County Schools?

by Mark G.

Jun 2, 2009

I have accepted a position with Fairfield County, and I am now regretting it. From what I have read, the county has some major issues. Simply, I feel like I am just a warm body, rather than a teacher. Also, from what I have been told, they will not let me out of the contract, hence if I break it I risk license suspension. I have taught in Horry Cou...See More

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Karen Hi Mark, I have taught at Fairfield schools before. I left after my first year of teaching then went to a Lexington 1 school. I am now returning for the 2009-2010 school year. It is no different from any other school. You are the one who decides what it will be like. If others tell it has major issues then if you believe you will have issues you wi...See More

Jul 15, 2009

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Chloe I recently just started at a fairfield county school and would like to know what exactly you heard about the contracts and from who because I am in a similar mind frame...

On 7/15/09, Karen wrote: > Hi Mark, > I have taught at Fairfield schools before. I left after my > first year of teaching then went to a Lexington 1 school. I a...See More

Aug 17, 2009

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Stimulus Money

by B. George

Jun 4, 2009

I just heard on the news that Gov. Sanford is now ordered to apply for the stimulus money. This money will help in many areas of the economy especially education and law enforcement agencies in our state. I am so relieved because in this recession there are many people who are struggling much more than I to remain solvent or just to survive. Thank ...See More

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Illegal Judicial Activism The court overstepped its constitutional duties. The legislature and the executive branch are the ones that are supposed to decide where and how money is collected. The judicial branch is supposed to interpret the law. What law was involved here? Sigh. Judicial activism at its worst.

Jun 8, 2009

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Frustrated and Laid Off I don't think that all of the teachers who were laid off give a crap how the court overstepped constitutional duties. On 6/08/09, Illegal Judicial Activism wrote: > The court overstepped its constitutional duties. The > legislature and the executive branch are the ones that are > supposed to decide where and how money is collected. The >...See More

Jun 9, 2009

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Does SC Have Science Endorsement or Spec. Programs?

by Science Teacher

Jun 6, 2009

I'm certified to teach middle school science in GA, but have not found any science endorsement programs or specialist degrees in that area and was wondering if SC had any. After next year, I will probably move back to SC and would really like to be as qualified as possible to teach middle school science. I know about the Praxis tests since I taught...See More

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Canadian teacher

by Jennifer

Jun 8, 2009

Hello! I am completing my masters of education in new york state, but I am from Canada. I am done as of December. I am interested in teaching in the Carolinas, preferably around the Myrtle Beach area because I travel there several times a year. Does anyone know of any contacts or information that I may need to teach down south? I would really appre...See More

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Mary On 6/08/09, Jennifer wrote: > Hello! I am completing my masters of education in new york > state, but I am from Canada. I am done as of December. I am > interested in teaching in the Carolinas, preferably around > the Myrtle Beach area because I travel there several times > a year. Does anyone know of any contacts or information >...See More

Jun 18, 2009

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Greenville

by DLJ

Jun 12, 2009

Hi:

My husband was just contacted by a principal from a high school in Greenville for a science position. Can anyone tell me what the cost of living is like in Greenville and also the pay. He will be a second year teacher.

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Robinsonzoo You need to use a cost of living calculator to figure out cost of living because I don't know where you are starting from. Greenville will be more expensive than some areas and less than others. It is less expensive than Michigan, as an example. A second year teacher would start in around $33,000 with a Bachelor's if he has more than a Bachelor's t...See More

Jun 24, 2009

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certification renewal?

by darnell

Jun 12, 2009

My certification is up for renewal next year. I know I need 120 ceu hour or semester hours. The question is how many graduate semester hour do I have to complete? Is it 3 or 6 semester hours? Thanks.

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Please help me understand the SC certification renewal!

by darnell

Jun 12, 2009

I need someone to help me please understand the SC certification renewal process. I am not from SC but my certification needs to renewed in 1 year. I have called the state department and they told me I have to take either 6 semester hours (which I cannot afford) or earn 120 renewal credits. I thought renewal credits was the same as ceu's and I was ...See More

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Debbie On 6/12/09, darnell wrote: > I need someone to help me please understand the SC > certification renewal process. I am not from SC but my > certification needs to renewed in 1 year. I have called > the state department and they told me I have to take either > 6 semester hours (which I cannot afford) or earn 120 > renewal credits. I...See More

Jul 28, 2009

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TERI program

by L.Cooke

Jun 14, 2009

Before July 1--TERI is still available?

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English Teaching Openings

by Mary

Jun 17, 2009

I am from the North, {Jersey}, and want to move down to South Carolina area and am looking for a English teaching job in Middle school or High school. I was at the Job fair in Columbia the beginning of June to meet with District Reps and pass out resumes. I have only heard from one district, who didnt have any openings at this time, but when I chec...See More

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Liz/OH/SC I teach in Charleston County and they may have openings but not until pretty late -- which doesn't help when you're thinking of moving across the country. Keep trying cerra.org. And be sure to call and ask to find out if they are just holding off on hiring.

Liz

On 6/17/09, Mary wrote: > I am from the North, {Jersey}, and want...See More

Jun 19, 2009

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Mary On 6/19/09, Liz/OH/SC wrote: > I teach in Charleston County and they may have openings but > not until pretty late -- which doesn't help when you're > thinking of moving across the country. Keep trying > cerra.org. And be sure to call and ask to find out if they > are just holding off on hiring. > > Liz > Thank You Liz from ...See More

Jun 19, 2009

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Pace Program

by Chuck

Jun 21, 2009

I have recently been cerified through the Pace Program to teach at the High School and Middle School level in the state of South Carolina. Its been slow going finding a district to work for. Are there teachers currently seeking or working under this program.

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