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For teachers, administrators, others interested in education, especially K-12 education

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So much to talk about!

Between the financial crisis and how our kids are going to pay for college and the education crisis in this country....we have lots to talk about! Welcome!! Reply to this message and introduce your... | posted by CommunityGal
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Petition to AARP: Help Us End SS Garnishments

Please consider signing this petition in support of asking AARP to recognize that student loans are an issue impacting even their constituents. If you're doubtful that people 50+ are being harmed b... | posted by denimac
1 reply - last reply: "Petition Update: It's come to our... more" ~ denimac
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Kids off to prison

Our local charter grade school in MIchigan just sent their 10th kid to prison. How does this school stay open? This one killed two kids. | posted by MathWiz
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Passion for teaching

Teaching our kids is truly a pleasure and is never just a paycheck for me. I see my students grow everyday. | posted by MathWiz
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Being a Teacher

This was posted on another group but it's appropriate for here. Who can relate? ----inside > | posted by speedreader
2 replies - last reply: "As a volunteer at a school, my... more" ~ cswriter
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making the library friendlier

I am volunteering 20 hours a week at a local school. I spend most my time in the library, working with the children who use the library. I am distressed by the number of children who pick out books... | posted by cswriter
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Experienced Educator?!!

Hello and thanks for allowing me to join this group! This is my 32nd year to teach and all of it in the same district which I live in--Abilene, Texas. Yep, people gripe and say the money is not goo... | posted by Connie56Sue
2 replies - last reply: "Good point TCHMB, that's the BIGGEST... more" ~ Connie56Sue
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New

I am currently student teaching secondary PE at a local junior high and will graduate in May with a Bacherlor's in PE and a certificate to teach K-12 PE. Yes, I am probably he oldest PE student tea... | posted by softball53girl
1 reply - last reply: "Hey, I thought I was the oldest PE... more" ~ Mike4847

Earthwatch

Attention all K-12 teachers! Check out Earthwatch Fellowship Opportunities and teach your class "Live from the Field." Go here to learn more: view link John | posted by Earthwatch
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Sad Education Story

I was a donor to an area high school for almost two years. I received this e-mail from the varsity volleyball coach with a vicious, rude and stupid comment about me. She meant to send it to the ath... | posted by MathWiz

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