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CK_John

(10,005 posts)
Sat May 26, 2012, 05:58 PM May 2012

Teachers over 40 need to prepare their plan B. WI is the template to get rid of tenured teachers. [View all]

Replacements do not need to be qualified just work at a reduced salary of at least 50%.

Those who believe they are at their peak in the class room are also the biggest target and will be tossed even if you offered to work for nothing.

So what can we suggest for a second career teacher. I would look at starting a adult re-education clinic for test taking, etc.

Citizenship clinics for new arrivals or Team up with local companies to tutor onsite. Buy and fixup propriety become a landlord.

If DU'er have suggestions for 40+ teachers, add them to the list.

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My theory is that most of the teachers won't even be replaced! TheDebbieDee May 2012 #1
The OP was meant to caution current teachers for the next phase without a job. CK_John May 2012 #3
Well, if my theory turns out to be right.......... TheDebbieDee May 2012 #5
I don't disagree with your theory, your just not taking to the OP. The current 40+ teacher will be CK_John May 2012 #7
question Dan May 2012 #11
The student would be allowed access to a lesson per a schedule...... TheDebbieDee May 2012 #14
how do you think Dan May 2012 #17
Well, in my model of how I think things might be set-up......... TheDebbieDee May 2012 #18
"already in effect at Devry University, University of Phoenix" GaYellowDawg May 2012 #13
Excuse me, but 1.) This is my THEORY of what public education may be like in 15 - 20 years. TheDebbieDee May 2012 #16
Ha! Didn't see this before now. GaYellowDawg Jun 2012 #21
I agree with you. I am seeing advertisements for a new elementary school like this woo me with science May 2012 #20
Yes. There seems to be nothing more dangerous Turbineguy May 2012 #2
I'm sure Mitt would say nothing personal just business. But if your 40+ CK_John May 2012 #4
It's about time teachers started to march Rosa Luxemburg May 2012 #6
After 20 yrs destroying the ed system, it may be too late. But... CK_John May 2012 #8
This summer is a good time to research age limits for some community jobs, like police, CK_John May 2012 #9
Meet RMoney's new education policy advisor IDemo May 2012 #10
Many people, regardless of their current job or career, over age 40 SheilaT May 2012 #12
i guess, there is one... Dan May 2012 #19
Teaching abroad, perhaps? aint_no_life_nowhere May 2012 #15
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