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Possible music positions opening up

by Sarah

Jan 29, 2010

Im looking to relocate somewhere in Virginia for the 2010- 2011 school year but music positions seem to be hard to find at the moment. I would love to find a position in elementary music. Has anyone heard of a possible job opening up?

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there is one that I know of The position will be open next year so interviewing will start in the spring. It's in Prince William County and might be listed as temporary but that's for the rest of this year. They will hire a permanent teacher for next year - fill out the on line application and contact the principal directly

Feb 2, 2010

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William Which school would that be in PWC

Feb 27, 2010

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Lynchburg City Public Schools

by Info please

Jan 29, 2010

Hello. Does anyone have any information on Lynchburg City Public Schools? Thank you in advance!

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Bulldog Sorry to be such a downer on Lynchburg, but I've had too many friends that got burned up there. Right now, my district isn't looking good. We're looking at a multi-million $ shortfall. No raises, no replacing retirees, no spending unless it benefits the superintendent. He's a real winner! (note the sarcasm) I do know that until Gov. McDonnell and t...See More

Jan 30, 2010

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Mom to Three retty much this is the same across the state of Virginia and the nation. If you are a new teacher or even one of the younger ones with tenure, it could be a tough time. In a county next to us, folks are yammering on about a proposed $75 high school sport fee. Come on it is time for parents to get real about the important stuff in education. Not a t...See More

Feb 1, 2010

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Grant writing to assist community college studnets

by Jenn

Jan 31, 2010

Hey everyone! I am looking for information about how to write grants to assist community college students. I am also curious if there are any grants currently avaiable. Is there a general website that anyone would recommend? I am specifically looking for a grant for parents of children while special needs who need/want to take classes.

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National 2010 Youth Contest

by Naoma Nagahawatte

Feb 3, 2010

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Across America, young people are thinking and talking about equality. From the environmental justice movement to the trial of the Jena 6 â€“ young people continue to come out in force, speaking their minds and making their voices heard on the issues they believe in. The National Campaign to Restore Civil R...See MoreDear Friends and Colleagues:

Across America, young people are thinking and talking about equality. From the environmental justice movement to the trial of the Jena 6 â€“ young people continue to come out in force, speaking their minds and making their voices heard on the issues they believe in. The National Campaign to Restore Civil Rights (NCRCR) is interested in hearing what todayâ€™s youth have to say about the question, â€œWhat does equality mean to you?â€ To that end, NCRCR seeks your assistance in reaching out to young people to let them know about our exciting essay and visual media contest.

In 1951, thirteen parents filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of their children, calling for their school district in Topeka, Kansas to reverse its policy of racial segregation. This landmark case, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954), established that "in the field of public education the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place," making it illegal to segregate students on the basis of race. Brown v. Board was a milestone, helping to lay the groundwork for major victories in court, on the streets, and in the halls of Congress. Within a decade, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, banning discrimination in employment practices and public accommodations and soon afterward passed laws restoring and protecting voting rights and prohibiting racial discrimination in housing.

The concept of legal equality - the principle under which each person or group is subject to the same laws â€“ remains a cornerstone of American life. Through legal and legislative battles over race, gender, orientation, the environment, health, education, age, housing, immigration, and disability issues, the struggle for equality continues. NCRCR invites young people between the ages of 14 and 18, to answer the question, â€œWhat does equality mean to you?â€ Participants can enter the contest in one of two ways â€“ by sending an essay of no more than 750 words or submitting a visual media entry, such as an original photograph, drawing, or cartoon. Please contact NCRCR at [email removed].

We appreciate your support and assistance in distributing information about this contest to students.

Many thanks,

Naoma Nagahawatte The National Campaign to Restore Civil Rights __

The National Campaign to Restore Civil Rights (NCRCR) is a non-partisan movement working to ensure that our courts protect and preserve equal justice, fairness, and opportunity. We achieve these goals through raising awareness, outreach, and building alliances. Recognizing how little information about the status of civil rights in the courts is reaching people across the country, NCRCR is focusing on public education and outreach, finding ways to get the message out about the impact of court rulings on our neighborhoods, our schools, our opportunities and our rights.

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Relocation

by jason

Feb 4, 2010

I was thinking of relocating to VA in hopes of finding a teaching job. Right now I am in NY and the job market doesnt look good. I will have my masters in health and pe in june. Does anyone know of any areas or schools looking for those subjects. Thanks

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Bulldog back to Looking Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Bath, and Alleghany are all counties I've heard good things about. I would avoid Danville City, Henry County, and Halifax County for economic reasons. I would also avoid Bedford County for the same reason. Campbell County is ok (depends on the school) and Martinsville City is looking to merge back with Henry County,...See MoreRockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Bath, and Alleghany are all counties I've heard good things about. I would avoid Danville City, Henry County, and Halifax County for economic reasons. I would also avoid Bedford County for the same reason. Campbell County is ok (depends on the school) and Martinsville City is looking to merge back with Henry County, so I'd avoid them until things calm down. Good luck!

On 2/20/10, Looking to "Bulldog" wrote: > Wow...interesting, yet informative. Well, I am a male looking for an > elementary/middle school position. I am concerned about Amherst, so I > will need to think about that one. Botetourt and Nelson look good in the > running. Could you suggest other areas in the western/southwestern part > of VA? I fully understand the situation of the budget statewide, but am > still going to try anyways. Thanks a lot for your feedback! > > > On 2/15/10, Bulldog to Looking wrote: >> Nelson - feeling the crunch, but a good place to work. Have some >> friends that love it. >> >> Amherst - I have personal feelings on this one. I was student >> teaching here and was told that I had undermined a teacher by >> asking her if she had spelled a name correctly (quietly, out of >> earshot of students, and with a sense of self-doubt). I also gave >> a teacher an example of "yellow journalism" (I suggested the >> National Enquirer). Two days later, I was called into the >> Principal's office and told to not come back. I later found out >> they had assigned me to a teacher that had less than 3 years of >> experience (big no-no in VA). So I'd have a tough time giving any >> positive advice on them. >> >> Botetourt - Have heard some good things about them, but nothing >> from people I personally know. Looking at them, though, they are >> having a budget crunch, but you might want to go ahead and apply >> anyways. >> >> Sorry to be such a downer, it just seems that there are no jobs >> available in PE/Health. My advice is to keep applying and plugging >> away. It'll happen. Also, many of the districts won't know >> anything about their budgets until after the beginning of March. >> >> On 2/15/10, Looking elsewhere wrote: >>> Hi Bulldog. I was wondering if you had any information on Nelson, >>> Amherst, and Botetourt counties? Thanks in advance! >>> >>> On 2/04/10, Bulldog wrote: >>>> To be honest, it doesn't look good around here either. I >>>> would suggest looking at each district or using a job search >>>> engine. Teachers-teachers.com is one that does quite a bit >>>> and don't forget to click on the jobs link here at t-net. >>>> Wish I had better news for you, but the signs of the times >>>> are not pretty. >>>> >>>> On 2/04/10, jason wrote: >>>>> I was thinking of relocating to VA in hopes of finding a >>>>> teaching job. Right now I am in NY and the job market >>>>> doesnt look good. I will have my masters in health and pe >>>>> in june. Does anyone know of any areas or schools looking >>>>> for those subjects. >>>>> Thanks

Feb 21, 2010

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Looking to "Bulldog." Bulldog, as always, I appreciate your insight and feedback. I have a feeling that there will be many mergers. I've applied to a few, am almost finished applying to another, and will need to make some decisions about 2 more. Thanks again!

On 2/21/10, Bulldog back to Looking wrote: > Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Bath, and Alleghany ar...See MoreBulldog, as always, I appreciate your insight and feedback. I have a feeling that there will be many mergers. I've applied to a few, am almost finished applying to another, and will need to make some decisions about 2 more. Thanks again!

On 2/21/10, Bulldog back to Looking wrote: > Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Bath, and Alleghany are all counties > I've heard good things about. I would avoid Danville City, Henry County, > and Halifax County for economic reasons. I would also avoid Bedford > County for the same reason. Campbell County is ok (depends on the > school) and Martinsville City is looking to merge back with Henry County, > so I'd avoid them until things calm down. > Good luck! > > On 2/20/10, Looking to "Bulldog" wrote: >> Wow...interesting, yet informative. Well, I am a male looking for an >> elementary/middle school position. I am concerned about Amherst, so I >> will need to think about that one. Botetourt and Nelson look good in the >> running. Could you suggest other areas in the western/southwestern part >> of VA? I fully understand the situation of the budget statewide, but am >> still going to try anyways. Thanks a lot for your feedback! >> >> >> On 2/15/10, Bulldog to Looking wrote: >>> Nelson - feeling the crunch, but a good place to work. Have some >>> friends that love it. >>> >>> Amherst - I have personal feelings on this one. I was student >>> teaching here and was told that I had undermined a teacher by >>> asking her if she had spelled a name correctly (quietly, out of >>> earshot of students, and with a sense of self-doubt). I also gave >>> a teacher an example of "yellow journalism" (I suggested the >>> National Enquirer). Two days later, I was called into the >>> Principal's office and told to not come back. I later found out >>> they had assigned me to a teacher that had less than 3 years of >>> experience (big no-no in VA). So I'd have a tough time giving any >>> positive advice on them. >>> >>> Botetourt - Have heard some good things about them, but nothing >>> from people I personally know. Looking at them, though, they are >>> having a budget crunch, but you might want to go ahead and apply >>> anyways. >>> >>> Sorry to be such a downer, it just seems that there are no jobs >>> available in PE/Health. My advice is to keep applying and plugging >>> away. It'll happen. Also, many of the districts won't know >>> anything about their budgets until after the beginning of March. >>> >>> On 2/15/10, Looking elsewhere wrote: >>>> Hi Bulldog. I was wondering if you had any information on Nelson, >>>> Amherst, and Botetourt counties? Thanks in advance! >>>> >>>> On 2/04/10, Bulldog wrote: >>>>> To be honest, it doesn't look good around here either. I >>>>> would suggest looking at each district or using a job search >>>>> engine. Teachers-teachers.com is one that does quite a bit >>>>> and don't forget to click on the jobs link here at t-net. >>>>> Wish I had better news for you, but the signs of the times >>>>> are not pretty. >>>>> >>>>> On 2/04/10, jason wrote: >>>>>> I was thinking of relocating to VA in hopes of finding a >>>>>> teaching job. Right now I am in NY and the job market >>>>>> doesnt look good. I will have my masters in health and pe >>>>>> in june. Does anyone know of any areas or schools looking >>>>>> for those subjects. >>>>>> Thanks

Feb 24, 2010

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Norfolk Caught Again

by Where there is smoke....

Feb 9, 2010

... there is fire

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Need to interview a special ed teacher and a regular ed tea

by Eunethia Williams

Feb 15, 2010

I need to interview a special ed teacher and a regular ed teacher for a course at University Marylanad University College, Master of Arts in Teaching program. It counts for field experience and is due by Feb 22,2010. Please respond if you are interested! Thanks, Eunethia

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how much copy paper

by stoney

Feb 18, 2010

How much copy paper does a classroom teacher use in a year? how much is supplied by the school, and how much is purchased by the teacher? looking to gather info to help with the gap between what's provided and what's actually needed.

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