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[quote=Anonymous]I am a product of FCPS AND I taught there for over 30 years. 
Things have definitely changed - some for the better, some for worse.

There are some really damn good teachers in FCPS.  They know how to reach their students, they are expert at their fields, and they have great ways of engaging students.  They are being asked to do a boat load of work compared to 20-30 years ago.  And, they generally don't complain.

The student body is way more diverse.  Many teachers struggle with this, since the span of ability in a single class is huge.  You have students who cannot speak English sitting next to students who read 3 levels above grade level.  That presents huge challenges.  Colleges try to prepare future teachers for these challenges, but in reality, it is almost an impossible task.

The focus on SOLs at many schools has removed some of the creativity from teaching.  Teachers who used to find ways to connect learning between subjects don't do that much anymore, mostly because of time.

I could go on and on and on.  I was a very good teacher.  I was recognized for being one.  I could never be a new teacher in Fairfax today.   [/quote]

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