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Teachers...? I am currently in year 13 at my high school (6th form) and am about to leave - my class is putting in some money together to get the 6 teachers that have help us over the 2 years a present does anyone have any ideas on what presents we could get the teachers? not think like a bear with 'best teacher' on it because all of the can't be best teachers! thanks in advance x

teachers..? kk so i want to give my teachers a end of the so i was wondering what would be a good gift? and second of all i might write a letter saying how i apreciate them being nice to me and all but do i write it to all of them in one letter and write to my team teachers or write a letter for each on if ur a teacher what would u like or appreciate more? and if not then take a guess lol thanx

TeAcHeRs!? Teachers, If a student of yours wanted to get a good grade on his/her report card and he/she gave you money, would you give him/her a good grade? If so how much money would he/she have to give you?

TEAChErS????? have u ever wanted to tell ur teachers that they r big jerks. i mean all of mine have tests on the same days and assign projects with the same due dates. and give huge assignments every single day. have u ever just wanted to tell them to back off a little bit sorry guys im having a bad day and im just venting it is just so difficult. im a freshman in high school. i have close to 90 algebra 2 problems every night. i have 30 page english assignments. i have to read 2 chapters in my geography class and on top of it all i have no study hall so i dont even get an hour during the day to just work on it. i am gone 3 out of 5 school nights for pepband and my teachers just keep piling on project after project. i knew high school would be different but i didnt think it would be this bad. i mean i am in a higher level math than most of my class mates and i am expected to get straight A's from parents who r never home. im sorry if i am seeming a little b*tchy. i am just trying to vent my feelings. its hard.

TEACHERS.......................? how does the grade u teach affect you??

How do teachers decide what teachers you will have the next year? Is it even the teachers who decide? Like in elementary school, how did my teachers know what teacher to give me the next year? In JH and HS how do my teachers know who to put me with? Is it just random or alphabetical or what?

Can teachers give students a ride in their car to a fundraiser? I'm just curious. I teach at a small school. I'm not planning on doing that, but I'm a teacher and I've seen the other teachers use the school van instead to transport a small number of students to field trips, fundraisers, etc. I don't understand why you couldn't just take them in your car? Is it for liability? But if it's liability, is it still liability if it's in the school van when you're driving? Pardon me for not knowing; I'm a first-year teacher and I'm still trying to learn the ropes. :) Thanks for your time.

Why do teachers ignore it when kids call each other names or pick on others? For teachers, or anyone who knows, I see time and again kids in school picking on the 'ugly' or the 'poor' kid with no interference from teachers or staff, particular in 4th and 5th graders. Is there some sort of teaching that says teachers are not to interfere when kids are interacting this way? These picked on kids come home, sometimes, in tears. What do you say?

How does performance based pay for teachers work? Let's say you have 2 teachers in the same high school: Teacher A teaches Gifted and Talented English, has 60 students a day and Teacher B teaches general English and has 150 students a day. Now will teacher A get more pay if her students score better than teacher B's students on state testing?

Teachers what do you do when kids start misbeahving and preventing others to learn? Teachers what do you do when kids start misbeahving and preventing others to learn? I suggest 1 and 2 time warning, and then send outside besides the door for around 5 min(and take off points). cause in math class,a few kids there is hyper, and hte teachers get mad at them alot.and yells at the class (when half of us arent doing anything) and now gives us double homework. and we only had 5 minutes of learning time today.but u gotta admit its kinda enteraining... so what do you guys do?

What advice do any veteran teachers have for the new teacher? I want to be more specific here and ask what would you say to a new young teacher getting into the profession as far as the planning of retirement? What they should do now (when they begin teaching) for the future? Any special programs given to teachers as far as home buying, loans, and anything of the sort? Should the new teacher do anything as far as education to further their wage, etc.?

What kinds of teachers should I get my reccomendations for college from? I am going to apply to a few schools and 2 require a letter of reccomendation. If I get two for one school can I have a teacher send the same two for another school or no? Also, can I get a teacher from freshman year to do it? All of the nice teachers I had were from freshamn or sophomore year so would that work? How would I ask them to write me a reccomendation?

How are teachers supposed to deal with physical violence from pupils? I am a newly qualified teacher and my lecturer would not answer this question saying that it would never happen? But how is he to know! What I want to know is the legislation in place or the protocol for teachers if a pupil is physically violent towards them. I know we cannot use physical force on a pupil but if they are posing a threat and hitting or throwing punches, surely we are allowed to do more than shield ourselves? I ask this because my sister is a nurse and has recently been the victim of a serious assault by a patient as she wasn't allowed to restrain the patient?

What are some reasons for switching teachers? I'll be in an Algebra class (I'm already bad at math) where the teacher is known for having over half her class fail. It's not that she's mean, she just can't teach. Even the other Algebra teachers will tutor you if they know you have her as a teacher. What can I list as a reason for switching teachers? They might think I just want to get in a class with my friends. I'm in high school--I'll be a junior this year.

How old are most teachers when they first start teaching? I will be 22 when I graduate and start teaching...I will turn 23 shortly after i start teaching. Anyway, will there be alot of younger teachers my age there? Im asking because in high school I just dont remember any young teacher...the youngest teacher I had was in her early 30's?

How are teachers being rated based on their performance? Every semester, we, head teachers are scheduling observation of classes in all subject areas.One is announce and the other one is an announce. We had a form in rating them based on the criteria and the observation we had for them.The problem is, although the observation is announce and they know already the criteria, they still don't follow the sequence of discussing the lesson. The result always is that there are good points and suggestions as well. We know nobody is perfect especially during this time eventhough teachers are old timer they still get nervous. Could this be the only means on rating them?

How many teachers die each year in the classroom? Ive been researching how many police deaths occur on duty each year and became curious. My question is how many teachers are killed each year. Think about it, teachers get stabbed, shot and stuff like Columbine happens. Does anyone know any statistics on this subject? Thanks.

How much is the basic pay for graduate teachers in your country? In my country there a teachers who graduated with a diploma from teachers' training colleges and those who graduated from university with a bachelor's degree. The latter's pay is higher than the former. There has been a debate on teachers' salary since we think it is too low. Some members of the public do not respect our job mostly because we don't earn that much. I quote a student back in the late 90's.."I don't want to be a teacher because teachers have to do such a tedious job and yet get very little pay" I forgave her.She was only 13.

How do aspiring teachers get help paying for college? I want to be an art teacher of some sort. (theater, creative writing, general arts, photography) I'm a senior in high school, and I've heard that teachers are highly in demand in some places and that if you say you'll teach in that area for a certain amount of time or whatever, they'll help pay for your schooling. Could anyone give me some extra insight on this? Thanks.

What are your thoughts about teachers putting hidden cameras in the classroom? Teachers usually use them to gather evidence about serious troublemakers in the classroom. Could video be a protective tool for new teachers? I really need your feedback! Are there any teachers out there that have tried or currently utilize this practice?

How important is it for teachers to understand child development? Is it more or less important for an elementa? How important is it for teachers to understand child development? Is it more or less important for an elementary teacher, as opposed to a high school teacher? Any examples?

Can substitute teachers make as much money as a full time teacher? My friend is a new teacher (right out of college) and has had trouble finding a full time teaching job for elementary school. She is thinking of becoming a substitute teacher but doesn't know if it would pay the bills. Can substitute teachers make as much money as a full time teacher? If not then what else could she do?

How do you view teachers? What assumptions come to mind when a person tells you they're a teacher? I'm doing some research and would like your input. I'm interested in the public's perceptions of who or what teachers are or should be.

How much training do teachers have undertake to be a teacher? How long do you have to train for (in England) to be a: a) Primary School Teacher b) Secondary School English Teacher c) Secondary School Maths Teacher d) Secondary School History Teacher Also, how do you get to be headteacher in a school, is it just through promotions etc? And, how much do secondary school teachers get paid and headteachers?

How do you get teachers to let students make their own newspaper? I want to be a journalist for the school paper. The problem is there is no school newspaper. The teachers wont make one. How should I get the teachers to allow free thought on a school paper? Should I make a petetion?

What do high school teachers think of students that start crying? If it is for a legitimate reason, do they think it is ok or that the student is weak or overly emotional? Do they empathise with the student more than they may let on? This is just a question from a particularly stressful experience, in which crying occured in front of multiple teachers. Do they always remember that that was the crying kid or eventually they don't even think about it? It would be great if teachers could answer this.

Are teachers allowed to quit during the school year? I am a currently employed as a teacher in a public school district. I can never remember teachers leaving in the middle of the year. Are we allowed to do so (I imagine we would have to be). If so, does anyone know the proper steps to take? Do I give two weeks notice, as in other jobs? Is there someone I should contact to ask the specifics? If anyone is a teacher who has quit or thought about quitting during a school year, please advise.

What type of secondary teachers work the most hours? On the secondary level, I think that English teachers work the most hours (due to all of the essays and papers that they have to grade) versus any other type of public secondary school teacher. Who agrees? What type of teacher works the least amount of hours? Why don't they pay English teachers more than say, a P.E. teacher? I am talking about hours outside of contract hours that are NOT paid. I am not talking about teachers who take up extracurricular activities like coaching or clubs because most of those activities provide the teacher a stipend.

How do teachers feel about subs who come in to work during a strike? I would like to sub for a district that has a potential for a strike in the near future. I am worried that it would be looked down upon by the district and/or teachers I work with now. The pay is good and I enjoy being a substitute. Should I take the sub job or am I breaking some unwritten rule about crossing a picket line?

Why do teachers and nurses often complain about the difficulty of their jobs, to people they hardly know? Usually unsolicited? I have friends with difficulty careers (I assume difficult, they never bore me the details), but teachers and nurses I have just met, feel the need to complain about everything from the pay to the hours worked I normally don't ask people how their job is, that is why I am surprised they feel the need to complain to me, compared to other careers. I do understand the must work hard, as do most people.

What are the policies regarding teachers and body art in public schools? I am considering getting a tattoo, but am also interested in becoming a teacher someday. Are there any rules and regulations as to whether or not public school teachers can have visible tattoos in the classroom?

What are the expectations when foreigner English teachers rent a flat in Taiwan? I bought a new flat in Jhong-Li city, and wanna rent it to foreigner English teachers. But I don't know what are those teacher expectations for a flat. If you are a English teacher in Taiwan, what would you consider ?

How should I ask my teachers for letters of recommendation? I actually have a few questions about recommendation letters. 1. How should I go about asking teachers for them? 2. Is there anything I should give my teachers if they say yes? 3. Is there anything else I should know about recommendation letters?

What is a great gift to give my twins teachers for teacher appriciation week? My twins are in preschool and they have 2 teachers and 2 teacher helpers what would be a great gift to give them? They are wonderful teachers so i want to give them something thoughtful but not too expensive. I don't mind doing crafts either so if you know of a craft me and my twins can make that would work too. Or i like to bake. Please help! Thanks.

What is it about teachers and friendship? I have a friend who's my former teacher and even though she said I'm her friend, I sometimes feel like I'm just an acquaintance. I want to get to know her better but she never talks about herself. I know she's a teacher, and teachers have to be careful. But I'm not her student anymore so what difference does it make? Why is she being this careful? It's not like I'm going to sue her. I just want to get to know her a lot better. Can someone explain? I'm studying to be a teacher and maybe I can learn a little more about teachers and their uptight laws?

Do all teachers start in the same place on the pay-ladder? I know that teachers follow some sort of salary ladder where they are given increases in salary at given stages. But do a gym teacher and math teacher start in the same place? Anyone know what a theatre teacher would make? Does a gym teacher and math teacher start at the same salary? Thank you to my first responder. Depending on where you are located, a teacher can make a good salary. My friend is making 80,000 a year teaching high school. What are you making?

How do teachers really teach a person or do the students come to them teachable or not? I am amazed at how intelligent some people are & how stuck some people are. Can teachers make a person open their mind up or is this something that can't change? If it can change how does this happen?

How late can high school teachers keep their class after school as punishment? My brothers high school teacher is making his class stay for long periods after the bell as punishment. This is ridiculous because some of the kids are missing their bus and others who are behaving properly are having to stay as well. How long are teachers allowed to keep these student after class?

How much do teachers get paid that work at a private middle school? How much do teachers get paid that work at a private middle school? A guesstimate?

How commonly do teachers at 2 year colleges or universities waste class time by getting up chatting infront of? the whole class? In one of the math classes, the teacher would chat about things completely unrelated to the class, going off onto a tangent, like randomly he would talk about completely unrelated things and spend a lot of time talking about it. This happened with 2 of the teachers at the school. There was a really good math teacher who never talked about anything except getting right to the math homework, doing problems, giving the lecture. QUESTION: How common is it that the teacher will waste a ton of class time, in math / science classes, or any other classes really?

How many teachers are there in United states? I need specifically the numbre of high school teachers, English teachers, and teachers in general.

What is needed to become a Teachers aide in California? I enjoy volunteering in my children's classrooms especially my kindergartners class. I have been wondering about becoming a teacher's aide. I have been sort of resistant about asking the teachers since I don't have any other teaching experience or college education. I plan to call our school district but was just wondering if anyone knows what I need to have in order to become an assistant. I live in California.

What are good presents to give teachers who wrote you letters of recomdation? (for college, i am a HS senior) I want to give them something better than just a baked food or candy though i don't know what to give them, i asked my english, american history and latin teachers i definitely want the gift i give to my latin teacher to be related to ancient rome/mythology in some way, but the other gifts probably shouldn't be subjectized

What do teachers do when they get pregnant? I was wondering if a teacher would have to take a year off to have her baby if she failed to plan it to happen during the summer. Our school system doesn't have maturnity leave for teachers and I was just wondering (I want to have kids and I have trouble getting pregnant) what teachers do. If you sign a contract to teach for a year and don't sign for the next year so you can have a baby, will you still have a job? It would work out if I could take off a year, but then again, will I be able to work at the same place.

How do benefits work for American teachers? I understand teachers aren't paid through the summer. But, as a possible future secondery school teacher, how do benefit premiums work? Do I pay my benefit premiums for the whole summer the last paycheck before summer?

Why do the teachers at my tech school have no personality? K-12, most of the teachers I had, had personality, with the exception of some teachers. And I know quite a few college teachers and professors, and they have personality. But the teachers, at least most of them have little to no personality. Are most tech schools like this? And is there a logical explaination?

How should students’ violence versus the teachers be reduced in Swedish schools? Violence and threats are increasing in the Swedish school system. New figures shows 4.8 percent of the teachers in primary- and high school are subjected to violence at their workplace, 6 percent has be threatened by violence, and an as many as 12.7 percent consider themselves subjected to harassment. One in five teachers feels uneasy leaving for work in the morning.

How do teachers prevent themselves from swearing? How do teachers prevent themselves from swearing when they bump themselves really hard or drop something? Are you just in the "teacher zone" and it doesn't easily happen? Do any teachers have a fear of accidentally slipping a swear?

How many teachers does your school have to have outside for recess duty? I am wondering how many teachers you must provide for outdoor recess duty at your school. I think my school requires way too many and I am wondering what your requirements are so I can bring the info back to my principal and hopefully lessen our duties. Please help, teacher to teacher!!

Should missionaries be teachers on the mission field or would that hinder their ability to spread the Gospel? Okay, should people who are planning on going into the ministry to be missionaries in a different (maybe 3rd world country).Should they be teachers in that country as well as missionaries? Or would that hinder their work of trying to spread the Gospel? Would it take to much time up and prevent them from sharing the Gospel to other people?

Do you think all teachers should undergo psychological testing to weed out pedophiles and abusers? We hear about news of teachers sleeping with their students, whether older male teacher-younger female student or older female teacher - young male student, or teachers molesting their students (like in some Catholic Schools) or abusing their students. Do you think all teachers should undergo psychological tests to weed out all those perverts and abusers out there?

What positive things can teachers in school help to promote no more bullying with the girls in class? My daughter is in the 4th grade and has been the victim of bullying along with other girls. There seems to be the bullies and the targets. The school is doing nothing positive to help the girls through this time. I want to suggest some ideas on how to help the teachers enforce positive things at school, any suggestions?

What is the most important thing that students expect from their teachers? Teachers are often ineffective because they do not understand their students. When teachers and students operate at different frequencies, both get frustrated and unproductivity sets in. Good teachers know what students expect and work sincerely to fulfill students' needs. They deliberately engage in activities that would build and strengthen their students' potential. However, many times, communication between them are closed and teachers have no way of knowing what students 'really' expect from them. An open communication will help prevent this ill-practice at schools.

What are secondary school teachers rights to a one term unpaid sabbatical in England? Are there any specific rights? Are schools allowed to grant them? Are teachers entitled to them? Is there any documentation?

What is the most important quality for teachers in the States? Hello :) I'm a student of English Education Department and I was wondering what is the most important quality for teachers in the States. Is it ability that teaches well and helps students to understand well? or Is it kind mind that takes care of students generously? What do you think the most important quality for teachers?

How could parents and teachers work together to maximize the child's Language Development? Various ways Teachers could monitor the child's progress?

What causes driver education teachers to be so impatient and yell at learners? Could they really be expecting students to learn instantly? Do they not realize that students HAVE to make mistakes in order to improve? Why are so many driver ed teachers so verbally aggressive with nervous students who are trying to learn?

How do I get teachers to write my college letters of reccommendation? I am a rising senior and I will soon be applying to some schools. I have some teachers in mind for my recs, and I know they'd be willing to write them, but how do I get them? Do I need to get a form from each college, or from the common app website or something? Do I just tell them and they get a form from somewhere else?

How many hours do elementary teachers usually work in a week above the amount that they are paid for? I am not including the first year or two when teachers usually spend extra time working on lesson plans that they can use over again, in the future. Thank you!

What do elementary school teachers have to do at the end of the school day? I'm curious about this because I want to teach elementary and even with all the fieldwork and student teaching I've done in college I still wonder if at the end of the day when all the kids have gone home, is that the end of the day for the teachers as well? Or does the principal expect you to volunteer for after school programs, do you stay in your room and do lesson planning?

How do teachers nominate you for people to people leadership summits? I got a letter saying one of my teachers, who I really like, nominated me for a people to people leadership summit. Is this something to be proud of or do teachers nominate kids all the time? Is it something they can only nominate one kid for or could they do the whole class if they wanted? Do people to people contact them or do they contact people to people?

What is the advantage of having 2 teachers instead of 1? Many teachers are job-sharing. So for a primary school child, what are the benefits of having 2 different teachers teaching them on different days as opposed to 1.

How much more do private school teachers make then public school? When I say private school I mean Prep not College prep but prep schools for grades 7-12. What do you have to do to become a private (prep)school teacher,is it way different then people trying to become public school teachers?Can a public school teacher become a private school teacher?

How do teachers assist the adjustment of students in view of Freud' s fixation and other maladjustment? 1. How do teachers assist the adjustment of students in view of Freud' s fixation and other maladjustment? 2. In view of Behaviorism and Constructivism, How do students failed to learn and What do teachers do to intervene? How do teachers assist the adjustment of students in fixation and other maladjustment?

What are appropriate christmas gifts for daycare teachers? Obviously not too pricey but we would like to get something for all the teachers at the daycare and there are 9, including my sons jk teacher. Any suggestions?

What advice can you teachers give me to teach an out of control class? I am teaching at one of the roughest schools in our city and the class I am relieving for is a grade six class. The kids are horrible and feel free to abuse each other and myself whenever they feel like it. The first two teachers have given up and I am number three. My question is this, how do you think I should approach this class. I have never had discipline problems before and this is the first time that there are just 'too many' rude kids in the class for me to control them. I don't know what to do and need advice.

I'm a teacher who wants to start a business. Where can I find information from other teachers that did this? I'm looking for a place to talk to other teachers who are starting a business or who have started a business. I want to gather information on how to balance a teaching career while starting a separate business on the side. Any information is helpful.

Can I use my teachers as a reference when applying for volunteer work without asking? I'm out of school right now and I have no way of contacting my teachers. I am applying for a volunteer position and it requires me to list references. May I use a teacher as a reference even if I haven't asked him/her?

What is the starting salary for elementary teachers? I live in Montana - I have been told that this state has one of the lowest payscales for elementary teachers. I was hoping to find out the starting payscale for elementary teachers in all states.

Why do so many people have such a false impression about teachers? I always hear people complaining about how teachers only work 8am-2pm and get 3 months off for summer, therefore they are overpaid and the Unions are just evil organizations that don't teach children anything. I don't know about you, but I believe that developing lesson plans, preparing for parent teacher conferences, actual parent teacher meetings, staff development days, field trips and planning, plus summer school, goes WAY beyond the 8am-2pm myth. Why do people jump to conclusions so quickly? In some ways, I think teachers work harder than CEOs and lawyers but are compensated WAY less.

How to wish to teachers and introduce ourself in a debate in a short method ? How to wish to teachers and introduce ourself in a debate in a short method ? My topic is homework should be abolished ::::: Please help me on the topic also>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

How can one persuade students to be respectful to teachers? As a course activity I have to present to my class on any topic in which I can persuade them. I chose respect to teachers, as I have noticed that a greater number of students are simply disrespectful towards tutors. Its all okay when its fun and games but often times I have seen teachers being visibly distressed on student behaviour. How do I make them feel like it will benefit them to be respectful or simply courteous towards teachers, while not being condescending?

Is anyone else uncomfortable about what teachers are wearing these days? My child's Pre-K, K, and now 1st grade teachers wear clothes I find to be inappropriate. Cleavage all hanging out, tight pants, flip flops, etc. In my day teachers wore long skirts and blouses. Teachers today look like 16 year old girls headed to the mall. Our schools here have a stringent student uniform policy, but seem to be overlooking the teachers' dress code. Has anyone else noticed this? Has anyone confronted a teacher on this matter?

Is there a network for social studies teachers to share ideas and lessons? I am a new 8th grade social studies teacher and I am interested in networking with other social studies teachers. I would like to exchange lessons, project ideas, movie suggestions, web sites, etc. Does this sort of network already exist?

How do you get close to teachers? I am shy, but I want to get more involved in class and be closer with the teachers. I don't mean in any inappropriate way by the way. I have many friends, but I always have trouble being close with teachers. I get shy in front of teachers and act totally different around them. I'm usually very polite with teachers. I envy the students who crack jokes with teachers and act all close. I especially fear teachers who are way too opinionated, outspoken and judgmental. But I want to get to know them better. How do I get over this shyness around teachers?

How much do english teachers get paid naturally? I have always wanted to become a teacher and now I have decided that I want to become an english teacher. Although, my father said that teachers don't get paid that much money. Seriously, we all want money, but how much money do teachers usually get?

Are there ways to stop teachers from veiwing your facebook? I have a few pictures on my facebook and a few comments that I would not like my teachers to veiw. I have heard that teachers have access to student's facebooks, and I really am not happy with that. Is there a way that I can hide my facebook from teachers instead of having to take down the whole thing?? Please help!!

What should I give my teachers in order for them to write me a letter of recommendation? What is it that I need to give to my teachers so they can write me a letter of recommendation? For example for MIT, I know I have to give them two evaluations from the website, but is that all?

How many people think that teachers should be paid more money? I mean in France for example, everyone works 4 days a week, and teachers are more respected and get higher pay then teachers in the USA. But in the USA, there is a high turnover rate for teachers and many teachers experience a burnout after a few years on the job, because of all the stress and not enough income.

How do elementary teachers use math on a daily basis? I know that Elementary school teachers obviously have to teach students math on a daily basis. But, I was curious of other ways that teachers have to specifically use math. I am writing a paper on how mathematics may be used in my future job. Thanks!

How qualified are teachers at online colleges? How qualified are teachers at online colleges? Is it true that you don't always get a teacher whose degree is in the subject he or she is teaching?

What are some ways to evaluate college teachers? I have to write a paper and I need six ways to evaluate college teachers in the context of rewarding good ones. I've come up with three: student satisfaction (through ratings), student retention (if the same students take their class again) and professionalism. Any other suggestions? It's due tonight, so help is appreciated!

How do you feel parents, teachers, and students can work together? How do you feel parents, teachers, and students can work together to enhance the educational process?

How do I get my teachers to realise that music helps me concentrate? I always get sidetracked in my own mind when I don't have music on. Everytime I'm in class I try to concentrate, but I end up listening into other people's conversations and then forget about what I'm doing. How can I convince my teachers that I need it in order to do my work and pass?

Do any teachers live and work somewhere different during summer vacation? I'm a teacher in Massachusetts and this summer I was thinking about moving to Key West or somewhere tropical for summer vacation. I would like to get a job waitressing or bartending while I'm there to help pay for my stay. It's just been one of those years where I need some time alone (far away from Mass). Do any of you teachers do this? I was wondering how you work it out and if you could give me any tips on getting a job and where to stay (hotel or rent?)?

Why do teachers often complain about being underpaid instead of getting a summer job? Teachers 40k-70k for working 8-9 months per year. That's way above the average American income (35k/year) for working 12 months. Since teachers get so much vacation time why don't they get a summer job & work 12 months like everyone else if they want higher pay instead of pleading with the politicians to raise their salary.

How to start off on a teachers good side? Every year i start off bad on at least one teachers side. I try to be good but im always sooooooooooooooo talkative. What do i do?

What can be done to get rid of biology teachers who refuse to teach evolution? I'm a science teacher myself, teaching chemistry and physics. It infuriates me that some of the biology teachers at my (American) public high school refuse to teach evolution, due to their archaic religious beliefs. I've complained about this to various school district officials, but nothing is ever done. I hate it that my school's students are being deprived of what is, easily, the MOST important thing that should be included in any biology class. Any ideas?

Teachers, what can I do to increase my effectiveness in volunteering as a science resource person? I would appreciate helpful suggestions. For the second year I will be responding to a request to help a 4th grade teacher and a 7th grade teacher (not the teachers I helped last year) by bringing to their classrooms weekly one-hour demonstrations and experiments, principally in the physical sciences. I already know eighty percent of the students. I will do the obvious: read the textbooks, encourage the teachers to choose my topics, and arrive properly prepared with a lesson plan and student worksheets or handouts. What am I overlooking? What would worry you if I were coming to your class instead of theirs?

Are teachers within their rights to make you take a facial piercing out? If your facial piercing is not healed in time for school, are the teachers actually allowed to force you to remove it? Would a letter from a parent help?

How many teachers does it take to screw in a light bulb? How many teachers does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Are teachers allowed to wear religious paraphernalia at a public school? One of my teachers always wears a Jesus cross at school and I see him wearing shirts that say something along the lines of "Be like jesus, love jesus" among other things. Is there anything I can do about it?

How do you become teachers pet? I really want to become my French teachers pet? How do I do it,and fast. Her birthday isnt until march!

What are teachers asked in a college recommendation essay? Are there certain things or suggestions that colleges tell teachers to write on like explaining how you are based on personality or based on academics?? or is it a completely free-opinionated essay, in which the teacher can decide to write anything about you (academically or personality-wise)

What can be done to stop the obscenly powerful teachers unions? The collective bargaining power and political clout of teachers unions allow teachers to receive contracts that often run to more than 100 pages, and are filled with provisions for high wages, fantastic health benefits and retirement packages, generous time off, total job security, teacher transfer and assignment rights, restrictions on how teachers can be evaluated, restrictions on nonclassroom duties, and countless other rules that shackle the discretion of administrators. These contracts make the schools costly to run, heavily bureaucratic, and extremely difficult for administrators to manage. They also ensure that even the most incompetent teachers are virtually impossible to remove from the classroom. The public school system, as a result, is not even remotely the kind of institution one would design if the best interests of students were the guiding criterion. What can be done to fight these organisations? Fine. Pay for teachers may not be great (average 25,000 dollars a year to start, I believe), but so what? I wouldn't want a teacher that only cares about a paycheck. I made about the same as new teacher when I was in Iraq being shot at every other day, and I didn't complain.

How much money do middle school and high school teachers make in Los Angeles? I was wondering if anybody knows how much money middle school and high school teachers make in Los Angeles? Can you please tell me how much they make per week, month, and year.

What kind of abuses from students are middle and high school teachers subject to? I am considering becoming a teacher, but I worry about the disrespectfulness of kids to teachers nowdays. I know that not all students are disrespectful, but what kinds of things have you seen disrespectful kids do that teachers have to deal with? Thanks.

How does a teachers pet dress? I'm trying out for a teachers pet in a school musical and I want to try out dressed as the part, but I don't have any wardrobe for a teachers pet, what should I wear? Any suggestions?

How should teachers use standards to improve their teaching? In our international school we are beginning to select standards. In social studies we have chosen to use AERO standards, which are based on NCSS standards. Now teachers have been asked to look at the benchmarks under each standard and assess if that benchmark is appropriate for each grade level. It is a hard task for teachers, especially when we are confused about how standards should be choosen. Should only one standard be used per unit or multiple standards? How do standards drive instruction? How do we make sure that standards are directly connected with assessments?

What is a good fundraiser that teachers can do for thier schools? Looking for any Companies that have programs to support a fundraiser, for a K-3rd grade school. All fundraising will be done through the teachers as student are not allowed to handle monies.

What is the most comfortable, visually appealing shoe for teachers? I am a teacher, and I am getting SO tired of being on my feet all the time, mainly because my feet hurt so much. I see a lot of teachers wearing crocs, sketchers, and so many other brands that are cute. What are the most comfortable shoes that I could go about purchasing? Thanks for your help...I'm at the point that I'm taking everyone's advice.

How many teachers are pushing one side of this issue? I am curious to find out if you are in school, how many of your teachers are pushing the theory that we are the primary cause of global warming. Also, are the teachers promoting debate, or are they simply telling you it is happening and it is our fault? Finally, if your class is debating the issue, in your opinion, which side has won the debate. If you are not in school, please refrain from answering.