Public education in Texas is in BIG trouble! We have a politician in Austin who is from Arlington, and is the head of the education committee. His name is Kent Grusendorf anf he hates teachers! He blames teachers for his son's suicide, and has been punishing teachers since he was elected. If he gets re-elected, we will lose our continuing contracts. We'll also lose our 22-1 class cap for K-3, and our 30-minute duty-free lunch (I never knew those existed until I came to Texas!) He supports vouchers, which as we all know takes money from public education. There is a lady running against him this year who has a good chance of defeating him. Her name is Diane Patrick. Early voting for this primary election is Feb 21 - March 3, and the regular election is March 7. We have it on good authority that he plans to initiate a nasty smear campaign against her just prior to the primary. Those of us who care about our children are asking that voters who live in District 94 call, write, or email their friends and family to ask them to vote for Diane Patrick. We're even asking those dyed-in-the-wool, straight-Democrat-ticket voters to, JUST THIS ONCE, to vote in the primary, vote early, and vote for Diane Patrick. If you have friends or family in the Arlington, Texas, area please forward this email to them and ask them to help us defeat Kent Grusendorf. Thanks, and have a great rest-of-the-year!
I am from NY and am looking to relocate to VT. I have heard that some Vermont schools have opted out of NCLB Federal Funding. I would be very interested in knowing the name of the school districts that have opted out.
If anyone is working in a school district that does not accept federal funds, please let me know the name of your district.
I'm looking for any information on an English teacher named Miss Zak who taught 6th grade English at South Burlington Middle School around 1970. She was my teacher and inspired me to teach. I'd love to locate her and get in touch.
I am currently studying for a credential in elementary education in CO. Can anyone tell me what the demand is like for a position with a multiage, elementary classroom? You know, where it is grade K/1, 2/3, or 4/5? Thanks, Mr. Chandler
Please consider participating, and passing the invitation below on to you colleagues:
Opportunity to contribute to research on school bullying!
You are invited to participate in a research project to learn more about strategies used by teachers and counselors when faced with bullying incidents. This study is being conducted by Dr. Sheri Bauman, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona. If you are interested in contributing 10-15 minutes of your time to advance our understanding of this important international problem, please click on the link below. You will be asked for a password to ensure that only teachers and school counselors complete the survey. Please enter “ijime” (do not enter the quotation marks) when you are asked for your password.
Hi I was using the net to find a former teacher of my daughters and I found this site and a post by Tapper. If this is the same Tapper that had a student K. Cook in Westminster VT. We are looking for your address. She would like to send you a Graduation Announcement as you have always been one of her best teachers. [email removed]
by Susan/NY/5 View project home page at link included
Jul 7, 2006
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I am looking for a classroom from your state to participate in a USA Postcard Exchange. If interested, view the link included to see the requirements. I would love to have your state represented. Hope you join!
We need a teacher from Vermont to join our postcard exchange. If you are interested, please email me. I need your school address and an email. I'll email you the list as soon as it is complete. Thanks, Monica
Hi, I was wondering how easy it is getting a grade 5 or g teaching position in middle or southern VT. I have my VT teaching license and have HQT status with a level II license. I moved to NC to see what the warm weather was like and the summers are tooooooo hot for me and my family. They miss skiing and would love to restart the sport. I have 4 years teachng experience teaching in the beautiful state. Anyone know the best way to get hired? I've also applied to School Spring. Thanks for your help.