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I couldn't agree with you more on the fact that our teachers are not appreciated in the way that they should be. I also grew up in the LA Unified District, and I know how hard it is for the teachers. I am actually still friends with a couple of my high school teachers, and they constantly tell me how what they have to go through. All the beauracry and paperwork that they have to go through; it is amazing with all the crap that they have to go through, they are still able to focus on their job--that of teaching. I thank my teachers that I had through k-12and all the other teachers who stick with it and tough it out.
2. Lotus, it is sad to think that you honestly believe that saying, "those who can't do teach". I know that if I went out and looked for a job today in something other than teaching, I would find it. My degree is in criminal justice, but I went into teaching because I wanted to make a difference in someones life, just as a teacher many years ago, made a difference in mine. I know for a fact I would not be working as a shoe salesperson either. Before you make such asinine comments think about the teachers who taught YOU, and helped YOU get where you are today.
3. Thank you! I too attended schools in LAUSD from Kinder to 12th grade and I am now a teacher in Compton. It is so frustrating to see that the first things that get cut back always affect education and our children. People, you need to realize and value that you are who you are and you are where you are because a TEACHER taught you, trained you, motivated you, and prepared you to be the professional you are today. WIthout us teachers, no one would be anything. I'd bet not too many in this world got to where they are today without the help and dedication of the wonderful teachers of the world!
4. The LAUSD's problems are descriptive of many school districts in urban areas across the nation. People are quick to blame the school district. The district can be reformed from here to eternity, but the issues will remain the same because many exist outside of the school district. If as a society, we think it's ok to pay celebrities multimillion dollar contracts, while teachers struggle to teach in the classroom, then education's problems will continue. We must also deal with the issues of poverty, and health care access to also make difference in the way children learn.
5. Teaching for LAUSD has been devastating. Class size, amount of pay and credential requirements are all ridiculous issues. I would leave, however, just staying afloat does not give me enough time to find a new career. Working from 7am to 4pm and then going to classes after work to get a credential while making $40K is really too much for not enough.
6. There are other ways of cutting costs. First, stop printing documents in Spanis and English. Second, we seem to forget that we are the politicians employers and as such have the power to reduce their wages just as every other employer reduces wages in times of a money crisis. When will California, these United States, understand and realize that education is the basis for a democracy? Or, do they know but are purposely undermining this essential part of democracy so that eventually a ignorant, stupid generation has been produced thus making the road to a totalitarian government possible?
7. Lotus FYI - teachers are on campus for 8 hours a day, often working through lunch, and continue working another 2-4 hours at home. They are compensated for 6 hours a day, and are docked hours if they must miss one class. They also work 192 days per year (180 with the kids) plus attend summer institutes for professional development. To top that off, a teacher buys paper and supplies for students. How many of those in the "real" world buy their own supplies for their jobs? Lotus, crawl back in your hole as no one needs to hear from bigoted idiots who are obviously uneducated. Cheers.
8. Thanks teachers? for what? isn't our school system bad and students not learning because the teachers didn't care enough. I thank them for trying but, something needs to change, a new more interesting, more fun way to learn to keep students in school. My message would be to rewrite the teaching books and foucus more on how the students want to be teached and not just teach them.
9. Let the teachers compete in the real world. The only jobs that most of them have found is selling shoes 8 hours a day 5 or 6 days a week for a fraction of the pay and benifits the tax payers pay them for working 162 days a year and 4 to 5 hours a day. Pay them what private school teacher earn and what they can earn in the private sector. WHEN WE LEARN HOW THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HAVE ROBBED US. EVEN THE GOVERNOR AND THE MAYOR GOT THE PICTURE. LOTUS LEI
10. Sure investing is teachers is good, but most of the state's programs are too. but when you are that short budget wise, the money has to come from somewhere. If you really want more money for teachers, maybe you will bring the amount that actually hits the classroom from below 60%
Submitted by: Courtney
2. Lotus, it is sad to think that you honestly believe that saying, "those who can't do teach". I know that if I went out and looked for a job today in something other than teaching, I would find it. My degree is in criminal justice, but I went into teaching because I wanted to make a difference in someones life, just as a teacher many years ago, made a difference in mine. I know for a fact I would not be working as a shoe salesperson either. Before you make such asinine comments think about the teachers who taught YOU, and helped YOU get where you are today.
Submitted by: nl
3. Thank you! I too attended schools in LAUSD from Kinder to 12th grade and I am now a teacher in Compton. It is so frustrating to see that the first things that get cut back always affect education and our children. People, you need to realize and value that you are who you are and you are where you are because a TEACHER taught you, trained you, motivated you, and prepared you to be the professional you are today. WIthout us teachers, no one would be anything. I'd bet not too many in this world got to where they are today without the help and dedication of the wonderful teachers of the world!
Submitted by: GC
4. The LAUSD's problems are descriptive of many school districts in urban areas across the nation. People are quick to blame the school district. The district can be reformed from here to eternity, but the issues will remain the same because many exist outside of the school district. If as a society, we think it's ok to pay celebrities multimillion dollar contracts, while teachers struggle to teach in the classroom, then education's problems will continue. We must also deal with the issues of poverty, and health care access to also make difference in the way children learn.
Submitted by: MY
5. Teaching for LAUSD has been devastating. Class size, amount of pay and credential requirements are all ridiculous issues. I would leave, however, just staying afloat does not give me enough time to find a new career. Working from 7am to 4pm and then going to classes after work to get a credential while making $40K is really too much for not enough.
Submitted by: Burned Out
6. There are other ways of cutting costs. First, stop printing documents in Spanis and English. Second, we seem to forget that we are the politicians employers and as such have the power to reduce their wages just as every other employer reduces wages in times of a money crisis. When will California, these United States, understand and realize that education is the basis for a democracy? Or, do they know but are purposely undermining this essential part of democracy so that eventually a ignorant, stupid generation has been produced thus making the road to a totalitarian government possible?
Submitted by: mona duyster
7. Lotus FYI - teachers are on campus for 8 hours a day, often working through lunch, and continue working another 2-4 hours at home. They are compensated for 6 hours a day, and are docked hours if they must miss one class. They also work 192 days per year (180 with the kids) plus attend summer institutes for professional development. To top that off, a teacher buys paper and supplies for students. How many of those in the "real" world buy their own supplies for their jobs? Lotus, crawl back in your hole as no one needs to hear from bigoted idiots who are obviously uneducated. Cheers.
Submitted by: cj
8. Thanks teachers? for what? isn't our school system bad and students not learning because the teachers didn't care enough. I thank them for trying but, something needs to change, a new more interesting, more fun way to learn to keep students in school. My message would be to rewrite the teaching books and foucus more on how the students want to be teached and not just teach them.
Submitted by: Wake up people
9. Let the teachers compete in the real world. The only jobs that most of them have found is selling shoes 8 hours a day 5 or 6 days a week for a fraction of the pay and benifits the tax payers pay them for working 162 days a year and 4 to 5 hours a day. Pay them what private school teacher earn and what they can earn in the private sector. WHEN WE LEARN HOW THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HAVE ROBBED US. EVEN THE GOVERNOR AND THE MAYOR GOT THE PICTURE. LOTUS LEI
Submitted by: lotus flower
10. Sure investing is teachers is good, but most of the state's programs are too. but when you are that short budget wise, the money has to come from somewhere. If you really want more money for teachers, maybe you will bring the amount that actually hits the classroom from below 60%
Submitted by: Aviking
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