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I am looking to relocate to a more rural area and wondering what the job market is like. I am certified elementary ed, secondary biology and english.
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kate Except for very small incremental raises (eaten up by increasingly out of control insurance premiums), teacher in West Virginia haven't seen a raise in five years. Add to that the fact that the governor has already stated that there will be no raises for the next three years. Every year, the state takes away benefits for new hires (retirement, PEIA...See More
Feb 28, 2010
been there Out-of-control kids, bullying administrators, No one being held accountable except the teacher who is expected to produce miracles. There is also the total focus on standardized testing which does not allow the teacher to actually teach the curriculum.

On 2/28/10, kate wrote: > Except for very small incremental raises (eaten up by incre...See More
Mar 4, 2010
Marshall Grad On 3/04/10, been there wrote: Out-of-control kids, bullying administrators, No one being held accountable except the teacher who is expected to produce miracles. There is also the total focus on standardized testing which does not allow the teacher to actually teach the curriculum.

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Mar 6, 2010
WVU and Marshall Grad That's right. And, parents are responsible for sending their children to school drug-free, fed, clothes, and well-rested. Every teacher realizes that their job is to raise student achievement. This is easily attainable IF the above criteria is met by the parents.

Teachers are not responsible for "raising" the kids, only teaching.

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Mar 6, 2010
been there In Hampshire county the superintendent told the teachers that the parents and students can not be held responsible.

On 3/06/10, WVU and Marshall Grad wrote: > That's right. And, parents are responsible for sending > their children to > school drug-free, fed, clothes, and well-rested. Every > teacher realizes that their job is t...See More
Mar 12, 2010


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