Finally! March 8, 2010

After 3 full years as a teacher I am finally NOT receiving a layoff notice. I knew getting a science credential would come in handy eventually. I just hate to see so many amazing teachers getting notices. At my school 10 teachers out of 30 are getting notices and some have been teaching longer than me. Tenure doesn’t mean anything. I know people think teachers are well protected in our jobs, but there are teachers who have been in the profession for 10 years who might get laid off. I hope the state and federal budget can do something, but after all the assistance that occurred last year it’s unlikely all the jobs will be saved again. Think what you like about the system, but these people work their butts off and do a job most people would never touch with a 10ft. poll- especially since I teach at a middle school.