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Any substitute teachers? How is that line of work? What does the pay look like?

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My school has been found positive for PCBs. I wanted to yell at the parents I heard at a community meeting complaining that staff didn’t want to be in the building. The kids will be exposed too. Is it… more

Is Rutland High School a bad place to work?

I lied to my kids today on why I was not returning next year. It took all of my willpower not to tell them the truth. I bit my tongue wanting to say, “I’m not coming back because my administration hat… more

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Anyone work in Two Rivers Supervisory Union? How is it?

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If you value your self-esteem stay away from GRCSU: PrHS. The principal is a nightmare.

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I am not a great teacher but I am a new teacher. I have been forced out of my school this year by my Principal. She said to my face that it would be easier to get rid of me this year as a probationary… more

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Don’t believe AnLar LLC ‘s website. It’s the most toxic environment I have ever worked for.

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I'm trying for the most part to only work my contract hours in an effort for better work/life balance. I'm already feeling behind. Has anyone else expereinced this? What did you do?

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Is your school offering anything for oversized classes? We're getting a stipend, $1000 extra per year per child over our target class size.

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I'm wondering how many paraeducators are here?

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I'm deeply concerned about states that are lowering the requirements for certification to fix the shortage. What are your thoughts?

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Is your school starting before or after Labor Day?

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Have you ever been given guidance by administration that made you nervous? My pre-k classroom has a woodworking area, and I've been told they will be using real hammers, nails, and saws.

Does your classroom have air conditioning?

Has anyone felt extra stressed about the sub situation/taking time off this year?

Our school no longer has a library. Students have to borrow books from our classroom. What are some ways I can get more books for my classroom without spending a ton of money out-of-pocket?

New to VT….shocked at just how low the pay is for school counselors. It is not surprising that schools are struggling to hire folks! Anyone else have the same experience? Coming from MA and the pay cu… more

Do you spend a lot of time in the teacher's lounge or do you avoid it?

Do you ever receive friend requests/follows from students or parents? How do you respond?

What’s your favorite holiday?

I have a few students with a difficult home life, what's an alternative to, "How was your break?"

Did you have a special AHA moment when you started off that really made you confident in your decision to be a teacher?

Have you gone through ALICE/active shooter training? Did it make you feel safer?

Our school just had to close 3 bus routes due to lack of staffing. Is anyone else running into this?

Do school board members ever visit your classroom?

How early before school starts are you expected to arrive and how late are you expected to stay after the bell rings?

What do other school staff in your school do during parent teacher conferences (PTCs)? Do they take the 2 days off or do they help classroom teachets/Special teachers/EL teachers? Our PTCs happen 2 d… more

Has your school had to close classrooms due to a staffing/sub shortage?

I can't use the phone in my classroom to make calls out of the building but do not like using my phone number to call parents. What free phone apps have you used for this?

Did you double major or minor in something besides education? What is it?

Does your school provide new teachers with a mentor?

Are there any superstitions you believe? I swear I can always tell when there's a full moon by the way my 2nd graders are behaving.

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If you could have an unlimited supply of any classroom item what would it be?

If you could live anywhere where would it be?

What hobbies help you relieve stress and have some fun?

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As of right now, our district is not requiring masks to start the school year. Do you have any safety protocols in place yet?

What's been the highlight of your summer?

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My summer happy place is _________

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Do you hang out with your coworkers during the summer, or do you prefer complete separation?

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