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I work in a program for gifted kids outside the public school system.  We start our programs in a week.  We are only about 80% staffed.  Next week, our administrators will be calling parents who signed up for classes and paid big bucks that they can either choose a different class for their kids or get a credit for a future class.  This is a program that, 5 years ago, was so, so, so hard to get hired to work in.  You pretty much had to know someone.  It pays really well, teachers have a ton of autonomy, the kids are generally great and it's a lot of fun to teach these classes.  Now?  They can't staff them all.  I know every field is having issues, but this is pretty shocking to me.  [/quote]

Is this Hopkins CTY?
Pay is too low in my opinion:

https://centerfortalentedyouth.formstack.com/forms/jobdetails_salaries

There is an article in the Washington Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/06/27/johns-hopkins-cty-canceled/?itid=hp-more-top-stories

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5K for 7 weeks works out to be about $750 per week.  Are these half day programs?  $750 for a half day program for a week is okay, not great money.  Especially when you're talking about all the prep that goes into these very heavy duty hands on-best lessons you've ever taught in your whole life kind of programs.  I'm the OP.  I wasn't talking about CTY but a similar program.  10 years ago, $750 would have been decent money imo.  Now?  Nah.  I'm gonna watch netflix and go get drinks with my friends instead.[/quote]

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