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Forum: Only A Teacher

Topic: Are the schools in your community doing a good job? If not, what would you like to change?
Posted By: Only A Teacher
Date: 03 Mar 2001 7:33 PM

Responses:

Subject: Top-Heavy Schools
From: Kim
Date: 06 Jun 2002 11:15 AM

Our schools today are too "top-heavy." We pay our superintendent's beginning salaries of $100,000+ and give them additional allowances for housing and vehicles. But, teachers begin at $30,000 and are lucky to retire with $50,000 if they can last that long. Teachers deserve more respect and more competitive salaries. No wonder we have a teacher shortage.

Subject: About this site and teaching.
From: Darlene Goodwin
Date: 09 Sep 2002 10:31 PM

I just happened to stumble across this site and I was so happy to see a place where those concerned about students could express concerns, thoughts and ideas. I am a 3rd grade teacher dealing with a class consisting of many english language learners. We need more support from the districts, parents, volunteers etc. Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed, however the children make it worth all the effort for what seems like inadequate pay. I will post information about this site at my school.

Subject: About this site and teaching.
From: Darlene Goodwin
Date: 09 Sep 2002 10:31 PM

I just happened to stumble across this site and I was so happy to see a place where those concerned about students could express concerns, thoughts and ideas. I am a 3rd grade teacher dealing with a class consisting of many english language learners. We need more support from the districts, parents, volunteers etc. Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed, however the children make it worth all the effort for what seems like inadequate pay. I will post information about this site at my school.