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OrlandoDem2's JournalTeacher crisis is worse than we thought. And it's driven by low wages (DUH!)
America’s teachers are paid poorly compared to other college graduates, a new study details — and that’s driving a “large and growing” teacher shortage that’s approaching a tipping point.
As a wave of disenchanted teachers take to the streets in protest around the country, a new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights a dearth of qualified educators in schools.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/teacher-shortage-us-low-pay-161926212.html
More evidence you can't afford to teach in Florida.
Housing prices are out of control. Avoid this profession at all costs. It’ll cost you if you don’t!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.orlandosentinel.com/news/education/os-ne-orlando-housing-prices-hit-teachers-harder-20190510-6n6lbdaulfgb3makbep3chnvu4-story.html%3foutputType=amp
Another FL teacher quits the 'toxic profession'.
If you are in college and plan to teach here’s some advice - DON’T!
If you’d like to move to Florida to teach the advice is the same!
It is out of control how bad things have become in this state for teachers, including the fact that the legislature just created a massive expansion of vouchers for private schools.
We are now 46th in average teacher salary. Think about that for a minute.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article230032174.html
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Will Democrats EVER be able to flip the legislature and governor's mansion?
I am a FL native and I’m shocked by the state GOP. It thwarts the will of the people whenever it can.
We’ve had 20 consecutive years of GOP rule in Tallahassee and I’m tired of it.
They hate public education, the environment, organized labor, immigration, sensible gun laws, citizen initiatives, and just about anything else that is part of a democracy.
When will the state party figure out how to win? This is demoralizing!
FL legislature expands vouchers. Public dollars going to Christian schools. Please comment.
This link is to the right wing blog that is the propaganda mouthpiece for vouchers. Please take a minute and comment on how ridiculous it is for public dollars to pay for private education.
https://www.redefinedonline.org/2019/04/house-passes-family-empowerment-scholarship/
Oh, and this is more evidence that FL hates its public schools and no one should teach here!
Folks, we were told for 2 years that Americans don't care about Mueller/Russia.
Fine. We move on and win on the issues in 2020.
I would argue that the Democrats who won in 2018 did just that. They won on issues outside of Russia.
I know a Democrat who flipped a state House seat and she rarely ever mentioned Trump or Russia.
I trust Pelosi and I trust those who won on the issues. We can win in 2020 and we don’t need the Russia investigation.
Stress, expectations make teaching in FL a tough sell.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gainesville.com/news/20190309/stress-working-conditions-make-teaching-tough-sell%3ftemplate=ampartIt’s one thing to say teachers have always been paid modestly. The problem is the demands have escalated to a ridiculous level. It’s impossible to do the job.
Mandates, laws, high stakes testing. It’s all too much. Here’s another article that shows what everyone knows but the GOP won’t acknowledge. Pay is not commensurate with expectations.
People are walking away and the college students aren’t there to take up the job. Serves the state right!
Florida is struggling to fill over 2,000 positions. Just don't teach in FL!
Keep walking away. If you’re in college and want to teach, do yourself a favor and don’t! If you read the link below, send it to someone aspiring to teach in Florida. We are at a breaking point in this state and it’s the fault of the GOP! Salaries rank 45th yet the cost of living is rather high. You can’t pay the bills. Teachers struggle with changing a flat tire because of the cost. They struggle with the cost of healthcare. They struggle with affording basic cable and WiFi bills. I have a colleague who teaches and she has to go to a restaurant with WiFi after work so she can watch TV or use the Internet. It is truly deplorable!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/03/08/why-florida-is-struggling-fill-more-than-teaching-positions/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c7998242904e
Orange County teachers join statewide rallies for education
We are at a breaking point in Florida. The GOP won’t fund public education and are moving to privatize as fast as they can.
THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE BECAUSE WE ARE NOT PAID A REASONABLE SALARY IN THIS STATE!!
WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET REPUBLICANS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION ??
If you want to teach in Florida...think again!! Get away as fast as you can!!
And you know what? There are just enough moronic teachers who actually vote GOP that it tips the elections to the people like DeSantis! Damn them all!!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-ne-teachers-rally-funding-legislature-20190304-story,amp.html
FL GOP wants to continue to privatize education. Why you shouldn't teach here!
If schools are privatized, students will inevitably be segregated and teachers will lose any benefits. What used to be a profession of low pay but decent benefits will become a profession of horribly low pay, awful benefits, and you’ll be totally unsupported by the state. The GOP hates public education here. It’s that simple.
Do not teach in Florida. If you’re graduating next month and want to go into education, don’t! Go back to school and get another degree. If you’re thinking of moving here or want a career change, then stay the heck away! You are doomed to a low paying, dead end job. As far as respect goes, parents, students, and administrators are often against teachers - even good ones. I hate to sound negative, but don’t say you weren’t warned if you don’t follow this advice.
https://jaxkidsmatter.blogspot.com/2019/03/florida-spends-billions-on-vouchers.html?spref=fb&m=1
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