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I need to know if I’m overreacting or not. I work within multiple classrooms in my school. One classroom has been taught by a long term sub since January. She doesn’t know the subject and won’t look u… more

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Now that the Invest In Kids Act has been allowed to sunset, I'm wondering if any teachers from schools affected by it have noticed any changes one way or another. Have a significant number of kids returned to… more

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Are nurses at your district certified or non certified staff?

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I refuse to continue to let my school district take advantage of me. I am SPED LBSI, case manager and full co-taught. I am constantly swamped. So if I can’t get it done between my normal work hours th… more

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Does becoming a certified teacher always mean doing an unpaid term of student teaching?

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Which area of Illinois do you think is the best for teachers to work? Why?

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What does a preschool teacher get paid today

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Hey everyone so something very interesting just happened today at work and I kinda wanted your perspectives. So two days ago I called Dcfs to report an allegation against my director. Well she found o… more

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HB 3559: A school building’s emergency and crisis response plan must include a plan for law enforcement to rapidly enter a school building in the event of an emergency.

Thoughts?

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Happy New Year, Illinois Twachers!
Let's make 2024 Great in our State!

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Another new Illinois law going into effect on January 1 mandates that High School students receive education on the dangers of fentanyl.

Do you think this will make a difference in the problem?

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What are some creative ways that people are covering the Illinois Civics Standards?

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At first, I was excited. Now I’m discouraged. I was hired as a teacher for elementary school in my home town and was thrilled. I’ve always wanted to work here! They waited until the week before school… more

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Now hiring for remote work with flexible hours and a 30-hour work week. Positions include Data Entry, Remote Customer Service, and Patient Admin Assistant. The pay rate is $17/hour. Applicant should h… more

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If you left teaching, what would you do?

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What job would be a good fit for a retiring teacher in Illinois?

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The company is offering remote work positions with flexible hours, paying $17/hour and allowing flexible work schedules. positions include Data Entry, Remote Customer Service, and Records of Patient A… more

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We are currently hiring for remote work opportunities, offering flexibility in hours and a 30-hour work week. The positions include Data Entry, Remote Customer Service, and Records of Patient Administ… more

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How much do adjuncts make at Governors State University?

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Hello does anybody know what a Special Education SECA would make? With 13 years experience?

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I think that salary information for public schools should be easy to find. Here is the salary schedule for next year for Mundelein High School in Mundelein, IL.
Note: There is an additional Longevity Pay benefit not listed here that increases the three lanes on the right by 2% per year after the last step up to a maximum of 20%. The true maximum salary is above $150,000, but you would not be able to tell from this chart.

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I have a first grade student who told me, Get your ugly face out of my way. I just started laughing because it was so ridiculous. That actually shocked him. That wasn’t the reaction he expected. Getti… more

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I have a student who is falling behind as he is expected to take care of his younger brothers and sisters at home. He is unable to prepare for his assessments and pending assignments. Parents fail to … more

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I am a paraprofessional and have gotten my license to teach Birth-2nd grade. Even though I’ve been in my district for 5 years, the transition to being a teacher scares me. Is there a site or resource … more

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Special Education

How is inclusion working in your district?

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Does anyone else have crazy expensive health insurance premiums? My husband is self employed and we pay over 2000 a month for our family plan. That’s my part after what the district pays. I tried the … more

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What's the best gift you've ever received?

My students always want to share what they did/gifts they received over break. I love hearing their stories, but this is a really difficult time of year for some. How can I make sure everyone feels in… more

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Do you still work with students on using planners? Or have you switched to Goo

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I want to work with my students on organization. Do you still use physical planners, or have you switched to a digital format like Google Calendar for teaching students organizational skills?

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What are your New Year's resolutions for 2023? I'm working on managing my stress level and being more organized.

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Do you get your principal a holiday gift?

How do you make sure other holidays are equally celebrated in your school at this time of year?

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Do you travel during holiday breaks or do you stay home and rest?

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What's the best book you've read in the last year?

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How do you incorporate all of the upcoming holidays into your classroom/lessons?

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