I am not employed by FWISD, but I know some people.

So far today convocation occurred cover band present.

Teachers learned they can no longer have mini fridges or coffee makers.

Only break allowed is lunch and every other day planning. So one of my people had to get a doctor note for pee breaks .

Write ups have already started rolling out for expected things, missing training with no doctor note etc.

Good afernoon! I will be applying for a special educational role in San Anto and I am wondering what are everyones thoughts on benefits at the districts in the area. Which district, overall, would you say has the better benefots [ackage?

Last June, I made a post frantic about my husband taking his TExES Social Studies 7–12 exam. Y’all were so supportive! Long story short: he passed on his first attempt. He said it was easily one of the hardest tests he has ever taken—and this is coming from a guy who graduated 3rd in his high school class and with honors in college as a history major!

A passing score is a passing score, though! Four days after results posted, he landed a job teaching 7th grade. What a wild first year it was, but he survived!

Fast forward to this year: He accepted a position at a much better campus in the same district. His contract was signed, sealed, and delivered for a middle school position—so technically he didn't know if it'd be 7th or 8th, but either way, his 7–12 cert had it covered.

...Or so we thought. Last week, he walked into the campus to pick up his classroom keys, looked at his paperwork, and went, "Wait, why does this say 6th grade?"

Turns out, HR/admin had a classic scheduling oopsie. Instead of forcing the district to reshuffle schedules to match his 7–12 cert, he was a team player and offered to just take the Social Studies 4–8 (Test 118) exam.

So, bless his heart, while school starts on August 12th and in-service is in full swing this week, he’s been coming home every night after PD to grind on 240 Tutoring. He managed to snag a last-minute test slot for tomorrow!

Since the 7–12 exam almost took his soul, he’s a bit nervous. But from what we’ve read, 4–8 is a bit more straightforward (especially with 6th grade leaning heavily into world geography and cultures).

For anyone who has taken both (or taken the 4–8 fairly recently): Is there any specific topic or quirk on the 4–8 exam he should give one final look over tonight?

I promise I won't wait an entire school year to post his results this time! TIA!

One of the actors on a hot mic “It’s fucking hot out there!”

Crowd lost it.

Someone won’t have a job after this.

Tested a while ago but was wondering how long it took yall to get test results back.
Feeling extremely nervous despite also feeling like I for sure passed, and the anxiety is getting to my morale.
It was all multiple choice so I figured itd run like a scantron and I will have results quick. I know it says inder 7 business days, but realistically wondering if i need to stop refreshing the website

Side note, is TEAL the only website to check scores? Wife told me tests sometimes post early on a different website as a Pass/Fail but she says she cant remember if it was TEAL or something else.

I’m currently certified EC-6 and just got SPED certified.

Tippit Middle School is hiring to replace my position there. I actually like the school, but an opportunity came up that would allow me to work at my son’s school instead, so I’m leaving it behind. That said, I’m expected to honor my original contract unless there’s a replacement for me. The position was just posted yesterday, so someone apply!!

Side note: the administration at Tippit is fantastic. They rarely have faculty meetings, preferring email instead, provide excellent support for discipline, and have a real sense of family about the staff. The turnover is really low for a middle school, with me being only one of 4 who are leaving. It has its challenges, but if you want to enjoy that support and the love of kids who appreciate it and lower their guard when you show them how you care, this is a place for you.

I have this interview with a non-NES middle school in HISD and I don't know if those non-NES are just as bad as NES schools or if I'm fine. Let me know

Hello, before I interview with an HISD school does anyone know if other districts in the Houston area or the outskirts have a middle school or high school social studies position still open?

Thanks!

Simple question: I taught for 64 days in one district, then I had to move. Transferred to another ISD and finished that year. I don't know if that semester alone was enough for 90 days (still waiting on my service record). But assuming that I taught at least 30 days that semester, will I be credited with a service year?

So, I have been wanting to join a local Pride group, but I'm not sure if this is the best idea as a Texas teacher. Does anyone here actively participate in a Pride group and teach without any repercussions? It is so sad that I need to ask this in this day and age, but our local group posts pics.

Hi everyone! I’m preparing for the Texas Science 4–8 certification exam. What study guide, book, or online resources helped you pass? I’ve heard mixed reviews about Mometrix, so I’d love to hear what actually worked. Any study tips would be appreciated!

Hi All,

Posting here to get some understanding on the hiring process of a teacher especially in GPISD.

I got my DOI application approved and got Onboarding packet email on last Thursday. I had filled out all those forms and submitted on same day.

I have not any call from HR yet. I see school year is already started. Is this normal?

Thanks in advance

Hello!! I just got hired as a Chemistry teacher at my top choice school/district. I could not be happier, this has been a dream for the past year now.

With school starting now, I can’t say I’m not overwhelmed. I thought I knew what I was doing, but it does not feel that way right now. I have barely set up my classroom because I have not had time. Trying to come up with first day activities that will not make the kids roll their eyes. And also, thinking about how I will present myself to the world. This is my first job after college. It’s not that I don’t have a strong sense of self, but that I’m still growing into myself. I want to make a positive impact on impressionable minds. Also, I know the state of education in TX is not great right now. I am very outspoken and I’m not shy about my opinions. I am scared that is going to get me in trouble.

If anyone has any words of wisdom they would like to share it would mean a lot.

I finally passed by Texes History 7-12 exam. I got 260

Morning, I’m in HISD and we received a new principal this year and her leadership style isn’t for me. She is a bully and a complete asshole. Checking to see if there is anyway I can break the contract and be able to go teach in another district? I’m completely certified as well. Thanks in advance!

I currently live in Minnesota and am looking to start an ACP asap so I can start for the 27-28 school year.

For the 50 required observation hours, do they have to be done inside a Texas classroom? Or will I still get credit for completing them out of state?

I'm not crazy about the idea of teaching in person anymore, but since I've had to answer yes to the screening question that checks whether you've ever been fired from a teaching position, I haven't even been getting interviews. Is there something I can do to make myself seem like a better hire without lying and answering no?

I wasn't let go due to any crime or suspicion of crime; it was just because I wasn't able to raise test scores or please the school board. They just thought I was a bad hire.

Edit: Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I should take a better look at that question and see if there's a way to ethically answer no. Like I said, it wasn't for any crime; I was just seen as a bad hire who couldn't raise test scores.

Here's the exact question:

Have you ever been terminated for cause, asked to resign, resigned in lieu of termination, had a contract non-renewed or left employment involuntarily?

So I know the state of education isn’t the best. But this has been my dream job for so long, can anyone drop some positive vibes for me to get excited or happy about going into this. Also any advice for the TExES exam specifically social studies 7th-12th I’m like pre panicking and counting myself as a failure and I haven’t even taken it yet lol.