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FLSun
Board:
The VENT
04-10-2021, 03:08 PM
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7
I am over this year!
Posted By
FLSun
Yep 😢
This is an awful truth everywhere I think. They refuse to do the work and we have to pull them through no matter what. It is disheartening and discouraging. I just can’t grasp the complete apathy and...
Board:
The VENT
09-17-2020, 04:45 PM
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7
This is too much work...we've decided to homeschool
Posted By
FLSun
Students too
I was a regular Ed (elective) teacher last spring when our district went virtual to a situation that was, basically, “pass them at all costs and don’t worry if they work for the remaining 8 weeks“.
...
Board:
The VENT
07-15-2020, 05:32 PM
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8
The Return: Doesn't Anyone in Power Understand Data?
Posted By
FLSun
Thank you
It’s nice to co-miserate with like-minded reasonable people!
Board:
The VENT
07-15-2020, 05:27 PM
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10
Returning in person
Posted By
FLSun
Me too
I’m starting my 15th year but ready to quit as our schools are going back in person (yes in Florida where the virus is out of control). And our school board is also listening to the parents that...
Board:
The VENT
06-06-2020, 07:43 PM
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38
Hybrid? Are you kidding?
Posted By
FLSun
Sorry but you all are debating as if any...
Sorry but you all are debating as if any politician cares about teachers’ health and well being. The only thing that would keep us safe is parents not wanting to send their kids to school. And they...
Board:
The VENT
06-06-2020, 09:39 AM
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38
Hybrid? Are you kidding?
Posted By
FLSun
Well.....
This is all very difficult and a logistical nightmare.
However, for those suggesting that the exposure is the same under this model, consider that it is STILL less exposure than the traditional...
Board:
The VENT
05-27-2020, 06:31 PM
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5
Parent- I've explained this...
Posted By
FLSun
An Idea
I’ve had good luck making assignments a “quiz” in Google classroom which has you create the “quiz” in Google forms. You can name or call it anything you want and google forms allows you to do...
Board:
The VENT
04-17-2020, 03:07 PM
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13
Somehow the teacher still gets blamed...
Posted By
FLSun
I could have posted this!
Same!!!!!!!!
Just read the post. I’m actually going sooooooo easy (as directed). Like one or two ridiculously easy assignments all week but do they do them? No
Board:
The VENT
02-20-2020, 04:10 PM
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12
What’s with all the cheating?
Posted By
FLSun
Yes!
Yes I teach 9th grade and it is ridiculous. They can not be bothered to do ANYTHING! I watch them like a hawk but by 6th period there are always photos floating around that they are using to copy...
Board:
The VENT
01-19-2020, 03:02 PM
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14
Explain the thought process to me.
Posted By
FLSun
What if?
Imagine for a moment that these teachers did “fix” the grades and made everything all sunshine and rainbows for these parents. The student didn’t really earn that A and then this continues until SAT...
Board:
The VENT
03-05-2018, 07:39 AM
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4
Meanwhile in Florida......
Posted By
FLSun
Meanwhile in Florida......
Today the legislature votes on two things:
1) Decertify the teacher's union. They are calling them public unions in the language, but exempting police and fire. So that only leaves the teachers...
Board:
The VENT
02-10-2018, 09:13 AM
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8
Hyper-vigalent teachers rewarded with more stress
Posted By
FLSun
Bottom Line
The bottom line is that they will work you until you break. Pretty much true for corporate America too. But in teaching, I have found time and time again that the more you do, the more they ask. This...
Board:
The VENT
09-25-2017, 05:22 PM
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8
Am I missing something?
Posted By
FLSun
We have and "ABC School Referral" that we are...
We have and "ABC School Referral" that we are suppose to use for everything that is not an egregious violation of district policy. That way, the student gets a referral, but it is nowhere on record...
Board:
The VENT
09-06-2017, 05:47 PM
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12
Hurricane Irma
Posted By
FLSun
As someone who may be evacuating, thank you! I...
As someone who may be evacuating, thank you! I wish we were high and dry, but these storms really scare me.
Board:
The VENT
08-26-2017, 01:00 PM
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20
Becoming irritating to hear
Posted By
FLSun
I hate...
.....when someone starts every answer with "Soooo....."
I'm not just talking high school students.
Board:
The VENT
08-21-2017, 04:00 PM
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4
Anyone else out there having a BTS freak out?
Posted By
FLSun
oh yeah
Every. Single. Year.
Board:
The VENT
07-24-2017, 03:21 PM
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27
Still No Job :(
Posted By
FLSun
Florida does have teaching jobs, just maybe not...
Florida does have teaching jobs, just maybe not in the most ideal situation. I was offered a job by phone in Duval and Volusia counties. In more desirable districts, I think that new teachers have an...
Board:
The VENT
07-17-2017, 08:17 AM
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12
Only in my district
Posted By
FLSun
It is happening here, because new hires are...
It is happening here, because new hires are annual contract and per recent legislation will never have tenure. So even though positions first post for transfers, principals don't have to hire from...
Board:
The VENT
07-14-2017, 12:06 PM
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6
not sure what to do
Posted By
FLSun
not sure what to do
I've been in elementary for the last 11 years and same building. I have been needing a change so I added certifications and applied all over. I got a new one in secondary within the district. No...
Board:
The VENT
07-02-2017, 05:57 AM
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11
Florida Teacher Certification Exam Essay Portions
Posted By
FLSun
You are me!
I started taking secondary subject area exams back in February to try to switch from elementary to high school after 11 years! For the life of me, I can't figure out why each test costs $200 when...
Board:
The VENT
05-25-2017, 06:25 PM
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20
Parent when over my head to superintendent
Posted By
FLSun
Do you have a drinking fountain in your room? Or...
Do you have a drinking fountain in your room? Or do they actually only get to drink water at lunch? That wouldn't fly at my school. As a parent, I would be upset with it too. They need water. And not...
Board:
The VENT
04-25-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies:
42
Here's my work from last week.
Posted By
FLSun
My High Schooler....
My high schooler has SEVERAL teachers that do not accept late work at all. I never thought to question that.
Board:
Intervention & Title I Services
04-22-2017, 11:28 AM
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2
Title 1 - what do I need to know?
Posted By
FLSun
Title 1 - what do I need to know?
Looking at possibly moving to a title 1 school. While I know that things are different at title 1 schools, I just don't know exactly what those differences are and what the extra workload entails.
Board:
The VENT
10-02-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies:
41
Math prep
Posted By
FLSun
definitely not!!!!
I would definitely skip it and do my own. That is INSANE!
Board:
The VENT
09-02-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies:
6
Muppet News Flash
Posted By
FLSun
me too!
I have one that I constantly redirect and yet can do literally NOTHING on a sheet of paper for over 30 minutes. Long year indeed.
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