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broomrider
Board:
Substitute Teachers
01-16-2021, 08:28 PM
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Has anyone had their UI claim suspended due to fraud?
Posted By
broomrider
Newsweek article
says over two Billion dollars have been scammed and stolen from California EDD.
I can't imagine what other states have had taken. The totals must be staggering.
The sad fact is that there will...
Board:
BusyBoard
01-14-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies:
4
socratic seminar - online??? But how???
Posted By
broomrider
crickets
I'm responding because you deserve some kind of an answer. But I'm pretty stumped. To some extent, it depends on the SES of your students. Poverty kids have not a lot in the way of materials...
Board:
Substitute Teachers
01-13-2021, 12:46 PM
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22
Leaving Long Term Sub Assignment Early (No Contract)
Posted By
broomrider
artisian78
Welcome to ProTeacher.
Since you are listed as a guest, I believe the you may not be familiar with how the site works. If you want a general audience for your comments, you will need to start a...
Board:
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
01-10-2021, 11:32 PM
Replies:
2
I am on my wits end
Posted By
broomrider
some thoughts
And I'm sorry they are coming so late, I seldom read this board.
Some background: I taught preschool for Los Angeles City Schools in the l980s, never private which can be different. I've also...
Board:
Substitute Teachers
01-02-2021, 11:11 PM
Replies:
13
Long-term subs, can you grade?
Posted By
broomrider
artisian78
Hi and Welcome to ProTeacher.
You have absolutely not committed a faux pas, but just to be sure you know how the site works--when you respond to an old thread (this one is six years old) only...
Board:
Intervention & Title I Services
12-25-2020, 08:03 PM
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3
Suggestions for Title Fund Purchases
Posted By
broomrider
That is great!
I suggest you post your question to the BusyBoard since that gets much more traffic than this board. The thread before this is from August.
You might also post to boards for your grade levels...
Board:
The VENT
12-15-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies:
5
Co-worker knowingly came to work with symptoms
Posted By
broomrider
Ridiculous
Good on that teacher for advising the superintendent.
There should be a school wide announcement asking (at least the staff) who had 15 minute or more contact with this person. Depending on a...
Board:
Retired Teachers
12-15-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies:
12
What’s the latest thing that made you think:
Posted By
broomrider
when I make
little groaning noises when I stand and take a beat to get my balance. I'm working on a silent rise, but still need the moment to arrange all my parts.
Board:
Retired Teachers
12-05-2020, 05:34 PM
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18
I need a haircut
Posted By
broomrider
I've teased about a Flowbee
didn't think they were around any more. Turns out they are still for sale.
I saw the George Clooney interview and thought he had an old one, nope. His may be old, but it's replaceable if it...
Board:
Retired Teachers
11-30-2020, 09:00 PM
Replies:
18
I need a haircut
Posted By
broomrider
I need a haircut
I really, really, really, really am tired of all this hair. I haven't had a hair cut in a year.
I usually wear it short. Now I need a hair band to keep it out of my eyes. I have to use a hair...
Board:
Retired Teachers
11-26-2020, 12:23 PM
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14
Thanksgiving 2020
Posted By
broomrider
A nice, quiet day
Great smells in the air as DH finishes up the Thanksgiving prep. He's the best cook in the house and gladly took over doing the feast some years ago. I am always grateful for him.
He's roasting...
Board:
Retired Teachers
11-25-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies:
25
What do you remember from this day in 1963?
Posted By
broomrider
I was a high school senior
There was a football game scheduled that afternoon that was cancelled. I remember one of our teachers crying and someone said she'd worked on his campaign. That was perhaps the first time I...
Board:
Retired Teachers
11-25-2020, 06:29 PM
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40
Question: Did your mother or grandmother have a drivers license?
Posted By
broomrider
Mama drove an army truck
with German POWs during WWII. I'm not sure if she could drive before or the army taught her--I think it was the army. She joined young and Cleveland had a pretty good transit system.
Her...
Board:
Retired Teachers
11-19-2020, 08:01 PM
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15
Question for those of you saving for grandchildren
Posted By
broomrider
Something to think about
is to arrange the account so that the "child" who may have no interest or ability for college won't be able to collect all the money at 18 and do whatever with it.
There was a business advisor on...
Board:
Retired Teachers
11-14-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies:
18
Medicare cost question
Posted By
broomrider
My medicare
is $145/month and I have a Medicare Advantage plan that covers most of the 20% (it does have flat co-pays for doctors and hospitalization); medications (with some co-pays--mine average $6 for 3...
Board:
Retired Teachers
11-08-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies:
15
On this Sunday morning...
Posted By
broomrider
We have snow!
Our first precipitation in a long time and very welcome.
The world looks so clean and fresh in snow. Luckily we don't get enough to require shoveling, closed freeways, or other inconveniences. ...
Board:
Retired Teachers
11-04-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies:
12
Shingles vaccine
Posted By
broomrider
TeaPro
There is a larger percentage of protection from shingrix than zostavax. I've had both. Seemed worth it.
Part way down this link, there is a comparison of effectiveness.
...
Board:
The VENT
10-30-2020, 10:20 PM
Replies:
10
Will my Ohio Teaching license be suspended after breaking a contract?
Posted By
broomrider
Do get a lawyer
It may well save you
I was on the board of a charter and the principal asked the board about going after a teacher’s license who had resigned to go to the public district.
I made the argument...
Board:
Substitute Teachers
10-23-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies:
27
Was my school careless today?
Posted By
broomrider
since the one in charge
was wearing a shield, s/he would likely not take it amiss if you asked about setting up the room to distance and wore a mask. You didn't say if all in the room were masked and distanced and were...
Board:
Retired Teachers
10-05-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies:
13
Early or late riser piggyback
Posted By
broomrider
I'm in bed
between 11 and 12 usually and get up at 8 or 9 occasionally around 7.
When I was working I thought I only needed about 6-7 hours a night. Ha! As soon as I tossed the alarm, I was getting 8 to...
Board:
The VENT
09-25-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies:
6
I overbooked myself
Posted By
broomrider
The prince
May be hard up for teachers since everyone is working extra hours of prep this year. So s/he is trying to assume you’re on board rather than asking your availability.
Not your problem.
I...
Board:
The VENT
09-23-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies:
13
Vague emails
Posted By
broomrider
while that is nervous making
I prefer an email to an "all call" over speakers that go throughout the school and into the neighborhood. My first response to "Broomrider if you're in the building please come to the office" is...
Board:
First Grade
09-23-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies:
4
parent involvement during pandemic
Posted By
broomrider
engage parents to do what?
Hello,
Welcome to ProTeacher. This is a good place to get and give support to other teachers.
I'm not quite clear on what you need.
Do you want parents to be comfortable being in the room with...
Board:
Retired Teachers
09-17-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies:
18
Having a Nervous Breakdown- toughest situation possible- retirement decision!
Posted By
broomrider
Please do take some time
(by which I mean a family medical leave) to calm down a bit, get some real information on the if this, then that options.
Do consult with a retirement counselor from your pension provider, talk to...
Board:
The VENT
09-13-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies:
10
Going Crazy (Long)
Posted By
broomrider
might you
give them links to the "how to make a powerpoint" that are all over the web?
Could you create a powerpoint for them with a step by step "how to" using screen shots as you create one of your own...
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