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AerchAngel said:
Okie, I am thinking of doing Adjunct work. 28 an hour. How is that type of work? Make a few hundred a month is not a bad thing teaching kids.
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A lot of it will depend on the school and the administration, just like any teaching job I suppose. I really enjoy teaching adjunct though the quality of students I get, just like in all educational venues these days, ain't what it used to be and I'm not talking about IQ, I'm talking about effort level, preparation level, etc. The best thing about teaching college kids (any type of college) is that they are paying to be there so while there are still plenty of numb nuts to deal with you get to actually "teach" a lot of students who really want to learn, which is the main reason we teach anyway, right? If you want to PM me for more discussions on this we can talk more about the specifics.
 
Maybe, I have to let them know soon. They want me because of my degrees and my experience which exceeds 15 years.

It is the UW system which is one of the best in the country and the one south of me in LaCrosse has one of the best junior colleges in the country, top 3%. We are trying to keep up.

I have to say Wisconsin university system is top notched. I need two semesters to obtain my masters and I am contemplating on doing that so I can teach maybe for good at Eau Claire or Stout. Don't laugh, missed honors by .04 but they want to give it to me and I said no. I did not deserve it and I know why (not make it political, I don't want handouts, I want to EARN everything I've worked for so you can see me like any other person and not because I am black).
 
AerchAngel said:
Maybe, I have to let them know soon. They want me because of my degrees and my experience which exceeds 15 years.

It is the UW system which is one of the best in the country and the one south of me in LaCrosse has one of the best junior colleges in the country, top 3%. We are trying to keep up.

I have to say Wisconsin university system is top notched. I need two semesters to obtain my masters and I am contemplating on doing that so I can teach maybe for good at Eau Claire or Stout. Don't laugh, missed honors by .04 but they want to give it to me and I said no. I did not deserve it and I know why (not make it political, I don't want handouts, I want to EARN everything I've worked for so you can see me like any other person and not because I am black).
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Take the opportunity when they give you a chance, then show them what you're made of. That's how I got started teaching college kids. I'm sure you'll do a great job and once you get a taste of teaching people who really want to learn you'll be hooked!
 
Oklahomahawk said:
Take the opportunity when they give you a chance, then show them what you're made of. That's how I got started teaching college kids. I'm sure you'll do a great job and once you get a taste of teaching people who really want to learn you'll be hooked!
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Well, they offered 35 an hour now.

Sheesh, that is pretty darn good. The work is the hold up though because I am on 24 hour call. That is why I haven't done anything. No bennies though, they tell you that up front. I had a Stout position but I did not want to drive 25 miles and in snow 5 months of the year.

If you scour the UW-E board you will see the position posted.
 
AerchAngel said:
Well, they offered 35 an hour now.

Sheesh, that is pretty darn good. The work is the hold up though because I am on 24 hour call. That is why I haven't done anything. No bennies though, they tell you that up front. I had a Stout position but I did not want to drive 25 miles and in snow 5 months of the year.

If you scour the UW-E board you will see the position posted.
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$35/hour? That's pretty good money! How close is this school to where you live? As for being on call 24/7, how often are you actually called after hours? Or is this job teaching daytime too? If they want you badly enough to raise the pay that much then they'll probably work with you for times when you have to leave for your regular job. You can just arrange your lesson plans (computer programming languages, right?) with a little flexibility so that if you get started and have to leave they will be able to do some independent practice after you go. It's something to think about anyway.
 
Steven Greenhouse
‏ @greenhousenyt
7m7 minutes ago

The Teacher Strikes Are Spreading--Arizona teachers vote to hold a state-wide strike on April 16.

They're demanding an increase in education funding.
 
Two GOP lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow public school districts in the state to seek a court injunction to block teacher strikes, according to the news outlet.

Any teachers who refuse to comply with the injunction would be considered in contempt of court and could face up to six months in jail as well as fines.

School districts would also be required to fire those educators immediately without a hearing, and to ban teachers from being paid “for any day which the public school teacher participates in a strike,” according to the report.

http://thehill.com/homenews/state-w...nish-teachers-who-go-on-strike-with-jail-time
 
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A stunning image of just how many teachers are marching to the Arizona State Capitol.
 
BrahmResnik
‏Verified account @brahmresnik
2h2 hours ago

BREAKING Arizona teachers’ union leader says walkout continues Monday.
 
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