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reply to post by kimish
I grew up in the 2nd smallest school district in the state of Pennsylvania, a county school, we had the least funding and used old textbooks. In 1998 we still had the same curtains and lockers that the school had when it was built with in the 60's. ~ The funding has # to do with it, it's the students attitudes and the teachers workload that is the problem. Too many asshole kids to one teacher, what can you expect? How would you handle it? It's no wonder why some teachers now-a-days are only in it for a paycheck. They are getting shafted and ultimately it's the kids that are getting shafted the most. It's a vicious cycle and it starts at the home.
Originally posted by smyleegrl
reply to post by kimish
I grew up in the 2nd smallest school district in the state of Pennsylvania, a county school, we had the least funding and used old textbooks. In 1998 we still had the same curtains and lockers that the school had when it was built with in the 60's. ~ The funding has # to do with it, it's the students attitudes and the teachers workload that is the problem. Too many asshole kids to one teacher, what can you expect? How would you handle it? It's no wonder why some teachers now-a-days are only in it for a paycheck. They are getting shafted and ultimately it's the kids that are getting shafted the most. It's a vicious cycle and it starts at the home.
Kimish, if I weren't already married, I would propose to you! You nailed it.
Another problem is the money being spent on schools never makes it to the teacher and the classroom. I don't know where it goes.
Think of this.....we pay for quality, right? So, if we want the best teachers...perhaps some of that money should go to raising salaries. Not saying I'm the best teacher, but I'm ready to leave education because the stress involved is horrendous and the pay sucks.
There's other problems, too...including standardized testing. But I won't go into that, I can feel my blood pressure rising as I type.
Originally posted by TheRedneck
The problem?
Several parents are realizing that $3500 is simply not enough. The money is in the form of a tax credit, so they will have to wait almost a year before they see the money, and private schools want to be paid now. Not to mention, $3500 does not cover the entire costs apparently. So many parents simply want to move their child to a nearby non-failing school. But the Federal Desegregation law is stopping that in its tracks. Some of these schools are predominately black schools, and white students are unable to transfer out because of desegregation.
reply to post by digital01anarchy
NOOOOOOOO! wrong very very wrong idea on raising salaries. What I didn't tell you is I personally know a person who made 90k to teach 2nd graders because she had a tenure and a masters, she was a horrible teacher who punished the whole class for the actions of one student " gee I wonder how having the teacher promoting kids bullying works" This lady was so delusional she told another person I know she wouldn't work for anything under 40 dollars an hour. The lady she told works for "good will" and makes 8 dollars an hour
Originally posted by smyleegrl
reply to post by digital01anarchy
NOOOOOOOO! wrong very very wrong idea on raising salaries. What I didn't tell you is I personally know a person who made 90k to teach 2nd graders because she had a tenure and a masters, she was a horrible teacher who punished the whole class for the actions of one student " gee I wonder how having the teacher promoting kids bullying works" This lady was so delusional she told another person I know she wouldn't work for anything under 40 dollars an hour. The lady she told works for "good will" and makes 8 dollars an hour
Where is this? I have a masters and I'm making under 30,000. Before taxes.
I need to move.
ETA....if we want quality teachers, we have to be willing to pay for them. If there's a teacher who's getting away with this nonsense....then the administration is failing in their duties.edit on 19-6-2013 by smyleegrl because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by threewisemonkeys
Originally posted by smyleegrl
reply to post by digital01anarchy
NOOOOOOOO! wrong very very wrong idea on raising salaries. What I didn't tell you is I personally know a person who made 90k to teach 2nd graders because she had a tenure and a masters, she was a horrible teacher who punished the whole class for the actions of one student " gee I wonder how having the teacher promoting kids bullying works" This lady was so delusional she told another person I know she wouldn't work for anything under 40 dollars an hour. The lady she told works for "good will" and makes 8 dollars an hour
Where is this? I have a masters and I'm making under 30,000. Before taxes.
I need to move.
ETA....if we want quality teachers, we have to be willing to pay for them. If there's a teacher who's getting away with this nonsense....then the administration is failing in their duties.edit on 19-6-2013 by smyleegrl because: (no reason given)
A masters in cake decorating doesn't count.
Originally posted by digital01anarchy
reply to post by smyleegrl
crestline california
Originally posted by digital01anarchy
The future of teaching is going to interesting I bet. This is how I see it actually working out in the future. One very large room "gym" filled with students and about 15-20 teaching aids getting paid "8 dollars an hour" splitting the large class into sections a large screen in front of the students where a teacher skyping in from home is teaching a class of 200 students. 10 students per aid or so, a touch screen on every desk or ones made into the desk. The students will be given periodical questions that pop up on the touch screen desks about the topic being discussed. If a student gets too many wrong answers he or she will be given a note to stay after school for one on one with a teacher who is on campus. That teacher will have the result of the test for the student or students who needed to stay after class. This teacher will be able to pin point the problem though the results of the test for the student and answers the question the student needs to understand the topic. Just think one teacher will teach all math classes for every year "9-12 grade" or everyone who needs algebra or pre cal ect. Instead of 5 different math teachers there will be one.
Lets say 5 math teachers in high school a year make 60 grand each totaling =300 grand now you have one for 60 grand. The fifteen or so aids together make 230,000 thousand but they will be used with every class from English to math to history now all you need is one history teacher and one English teacher instead of 4 or five each and instead of 3 high schools in a large city you now have one large one.
Do I think it will be better for kids lol no but that is they way I see it going in the future.