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My high school will remove cotaught classes next year, however they don't have a plan moving forward to provide support needed by the students with IEP's. How does your school provide support … more

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Do you get life insurance as a benefit. I think it’s pretty standard in negotiations, but I’m curious.

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Interesting topic from another thread that a person from a midwestern state beginning with "I" hijacked, thought it deserved its own new thread.

Who runs public education (who's in charge… more

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I’ve had mixed experiences with professional development. Some have been transformative, others, like watching mold grow on bread. Any standout PD sessions worth mentioning?

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Has anyone ever worked for Fusion Academy? They have campuses in several states. I was wondering if any of you can tell me about it.

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I am in my third year at a local private school. The previous two years were alright, but this year I feel that the vice principal has been trying to really micro manage me. I don't mind it up to … more

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Has anyone ever worked with Head Start Program? I’m starting to feel overwhelmed by all the paperwork that has to be done on top of the documentation. It’s becoming as well when you about 5 behavior c… more

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Do any teachers use IXL in secondary math(high school and middle school)? I’ve heard from other teachers that secondary students don’t like it, feel this ends up being extra busy work, just click through problems… more

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What schedule do you use for standardized testing? We use a two hour delay schedule, but there has to be a better way.

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Please share what grade you're teaching, without sharing the grade youre teaching!! Let's have some fun!!!

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Teachers in negotiations this year. What are you asking for in pay increases if I can inquire? We may be looking at 5/5/5. While this is decent for my urban district, it is woefully insufficient. And depres… more

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This is just a cool story-

we have a 1st grader who is autistic. His parents are going through a divorce- dad’s not coming around and over the weekend, mom told this first grader that he is autistic. … more

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I just started working in the DOE after 25 years in private… I really needed change and I got it … I’m struggling with the apathy level of the students and just the system in general… I really am a dr… more

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Anyone have the Bard college program or Bard seminar at their school? How is it working out? Pros? Cons?

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“Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.” - Kara Goucher

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Happy Monday after the Thanksgiving break. Hope everyone's break was relaxing. Have a great week! 🤎

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I have a student this year who is well… supposed to be 14 although she has some stunted development problem and she looks like about 7 years old physically. She attended school about 1 week then hasn… more

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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃🍁🌽
Hope y’all have a wonderful day and a restful break!

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Nothing to do with education… I just ate food from del taco(fist time going there) & the tacos just take like the store bought taco shells I grew up with in the Midwest.. I was very surprised peop… more

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Today's question: What are your guilt-free holiday plans???

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4 day school weeks: good, bad, indifferent?

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Does anyone remember wearing gold or silver Lamae loafers and purses to school? I think this was before mc hammer made it popular… I loved to wear it back then and it would be cool to see this new gen… more

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I need constructive feedback, please. I hate the school I’m at now. I love the kids. By and large they’re pretty scrappy and completely rough around the edges but really cool and receptive towards me. more

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Anyone reading any good books? I just finished ACOTAR and I am obsessed! I am trying to read Crescent city now but its not the same!

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This week, I moved back home to New York from Charlotte, NC where I was a resident kindergarten teacher in the #T.E.A.C.H NC program.

I have completed all of my NC Teacher certification program courses, and my ne… more

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Ii teach 6th grade and I have a Latina student who has had little to no education. The ENL teacher works with her intensively in basic phonics skills and try’s to connect the skill being taught in cl… more

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