The network truly invests in the growth of its educators by offering meaningful professional development opportunities and creating space for us to continuously improve our practice. Leadership is receptive to feedback and genuinely committed to supporting staff, which has allowed me to grow not only as an educator but also as a leader. The collaborative culture, focus on development, and dedication to scholar success make this a great place to work and thrive.

Best functional and stylish commuter backpack? (And don’t say north face or Patagonia)!!

Anyone live in ashbury plaza?

My wife and I are starting a first cycle of IVF. Given how expensive IVF is/can be, wondering if anyone has lessons learned on the insurance front—understanding it varies by plan, of course. We’re currently enrolled in HDHP w/ HSA, and have nurse consult tomorrow discuss financials among other things. Still in open enrollment, which is great timing. Thanks all. Staying hopeful.

Hey guys..

I had applied for one position in Amazon.
I saw an launch assessment button in mi application. Would like to know if someone could share some information on how these assessments would be..

At what point is too much prep?? I think reading about how grueling the Amazon interview process is has sent me into a spiral lol. Interview is tomorrow and can someone just tell me it really isn’t as bad as everyone says it is??! 😂😭

"Fleet message, fleet message" anyone as annoyed by that little voice as I am?

A friend of mine and I are both starting our life firms from scratch. We both do two different areas of law. How can we help each other with referrals and networking? We live in an area that’s pretty geographically large in two different parts of town.

How do you go about driving up business as a freelancer? I used to search for email contacts but I’ve started to connect more on linkedin and IG

Is there anyway to reduce notice period?

Per offer letter 60 days is mentioned as NP, can I get this reduced to a week?

Any tips on secondary color grading? Premier pro the slider and dropper they have isn’t quite precise so i often am having to taken on more colors and be limited than use only a small piece of skin. Any advice would be amazing.

I laugh during awkward situations. The other day someone called me out on laughing. It was awkward.

Have layoffs been finished for the year or are more coming?

How do I get a job as a Mechanical Engineer if I dont have experience?

I couldn’t get an internship while in school. I have a BS in ME and projects from school under my belt. I’ve also passed the FE exam. I’ve been mostly just doing CAD for a company for the last year by creating minimally dimensioned drawings and moving parts around in assemblies. I want to evolve in my career and be doing more. I worked so hard to earn my degree and I feel like I’m not even using it. But who will hire me?

Anyone ever have to go to Small Claims Court? We just got assigned a case where a Plaintiff is disagreeing with the insurance company’s repair estimate for their vehicle from a fender bender.

I have a joke about H1Bs, but it is RFEd

How many of you have worried about finding a job outside of education since everyone is leaving?

I tried out a career and I'm currently miserable in it and want to figure out how to use the degrees I have to find something I find fulfilling. I don't want to go back to school and start over with that process. If anyone has any advice on what websites or resources to explore to figure out what careers and jobs are comparable with my degrees or if anyone has any information or experience with this please hit me up. I have a degree in biology and teaching credential

What can I do other than teach?

I’m leaving the public school and I’m trying to find a job that would be good for the experience I have.

What is the best tool for hiring teachers?

Does anyone have any suggestions on small side gigs or other ways to make some quick cash for the holidays?

Good morning, can someone tell me what is the fastest route/next steps for a special education teacher to become an LTSE?

Just found out my husband is being transferred to the Chicago area in about two months, I know finding a new job mid-school year will be tough but if anyone has any leads on a secondary opening please share!

Should you mark that an Employer should not be contacted if asked on application? EEOC Discrimination COMPLAINT FILED during Pandemic. Contract was not renewed!
Are past employers contacted without being listed as a reference?

What do you do over your schools winter break? How long is it? I have almost 2 full weeks and I'm debating between doing a ton of prep or actually trying to relax. 2nd year teacher and last year was mostly virtual so I had more "free" time to get stuff together.

I'm going to be teaching my first class when I finish school in January and I'm nervous. Any advice for my first day at school? Or what you wish you knew on your first day? It's my first real teaching job (1st grade) and I really want to do well.

Hey guys,
We are planning to move to Virginia Beach. Any teachers that can please share their experiences?
Want to give another shot to teaching in a state different than texas

After spending 40 yrs in education. As a special Ed high school teacher, what kind of part time job can I do either from home or close by?

Best self-care tips for dealing with loneliness/sadness this time of year? This is my first Christmas without my mom and it just feels like nothing will ever be the same again 😭. If you’ve lost a parent can you give me advice on getting through the holidays? Being a parentalish figure to my students is both healing and heartbreaking.

What are some easy to make, low stress holiday meals for a school holiday staff party? I was "volunteered" by our principal to set it up this year (🙄). I'm making decorated sugar cookies but kind of drawing a blank when it comes to savory dishes. Bonus points if you have any adult holiday themed games or fun drinks to suggest! It's off school property and there will be a bar (thank god), for context.

Pay for teachers in Arizona is so awful 😭. I always wanted to teach in my local community but frankly I can't afford it. I want to move to another state where comp is better but I'm not positive where. What do you make & where are you located? For context I'm a 3rd year 2nd grade teacher.