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Improving My Argument
*A continuation of the Counting My Chickens series* I’m soliciting advice on how to present a particular argument. Your input would be most appreciated. image credit I am prepping to give a writing...
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Quick Hit: So…. How’d it Go…?
It went well! I loved being back in front of the classroom again, even if it was only for an hour (and first thing in the morning… and focusing on a topic that most kids find dull as dishwater…). I got...
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Not Quite What I was Expecting
I spent part of this morning at CPS. I was invited to today’s all-day meeting earlier in the week, but I wrote to Dr. Wong and told her that a) I wouldn’t be able to stay the whole day and b) I wasn’t...
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Quick Hit: This
One of my old blog posts has been getting some attention lately, and the recent comments have got me thinking – again – about who bears what responsibility in the process of education. The last comment...
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Quick Hit: Thus, It Begins
I mailed out 8 resumes this afternoon. That’s about a third of the number I intend to send out, but I ran out of nice cover letter paper, so I ran with what I had. I’m girding my self esteem for the...
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What Ever Happened to Professional Courtesy?
A few months ago, I applied to be a long-term sub at a local school. I didn’t get the gig (it went to the intern working under the teacher who was leaving, which makes perfect sense to me), but after...
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How’s the Job Search?
I have a very dear friend who teaches at a local-ish school. I sent in a resume packet a few weeks ago in answer to a position that was posted on the website for an English teacher. Given that I have...
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Where Does Work End and Life Begin?
I got an email from Punk’s high school this morning. In it was an attachment of a letter to parents from the principal, letting us know that there was an “incident” involving a substitute teacher....
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Quick Hit: Don’t Hold Your Breath
“Thanks so much for applying! Due to a high volume of applicants, we may not be able to respond personally. We appreciate your enthusiasm for our company and the time you’ve taken to reach out to us.”...
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Quick Hit: I Got a Hit!
Ohmygodohmygodohmygod! I got a response to an application, You Guys! I’ve got an appointment for an initial interview at a high school on the 28th!! As of right now, I’m feeling the strangest...
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Unhappy Anniversary
It was a year ago today that events set into motion the crash of my professional life. I didn’t think that today was going to be a big deal, really; it’s just another day, nothing has happened that...
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On the Eve
For the first time in more than a year, I have my first real interview for a job tomorrow at 11. I’m finding I’m feeling the oddest combination of wicked excited and incredibly anxious. I started...
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SO?! How Did it GO?!
Apparently, it went really, REALLY well! I got moderately dressed up (for those who care, I wore a cute blue plaid sleeveless dress with a flow-y white swing sweater and super-comfy blue suede flats)...
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Second Interview
My second interview for the high school teaching job is tomorrow at 12:30. And again, inexplicably, I’m stressing about what to wear. I’ve gotten some positive feedback about the administrative team...
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Quick Hit: Waiting
Still nothing. I was told not to expect to hear anything until “the middle of the week,” but I still hold out hope that it’ll be sooner rather than later. As soon as I know something, you’ll know it,...
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Quick Hit: Is This How They’re Doing it Now?
I was expecting a phone call. Instead, I got a letter that reads, in part, “We experienced a very competitive field, with many qualified candidates interviewing for the position. While the interview...
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