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[quote=Anonymous]9:54, 11:08.  I am 21:00, and am also a teacher at a different FCPS than my children attend.  The school I teach at is not Title I, but is very close to meeting the criteria.  I have been giving a lot of thought to what is really easier as we turn in our intent forms for next year.

As a teacher, I would say that my biggest struggles are:
1) finding ways to really make sure I can communicate with students who come in with zero English knowledge mid-year.  I am thankful that I teach a special subject that does not always require English language knowledge at least.  
2) Lack of parent involvement.   This comes in to play when we need help, and also when we are dealing with struggles, and behavior issues, and parents are not responsive to calls, or notes (even translated)
3) High mobility rate: My school has a VERY VERY high mobility rate.  It is very difficult to even keep track, even though our office is great about notifications.  When 4-5 come every week, it is easy to get behind.  Plus, just the new faces so often, who come from many different situations, makes it tough to keep the students moving ahead.

But, every day I am grateful that I can see the positive impact I have on students.  I can also see how for many of them, my subject area is one where they can shine, even if they struggle academically.  I really like my boss, and most of my colleagues.

As a parent of kids in a different Title I school than where I teach my struggles are
1) fostering outside relationships when parents are unresponsive, or just not available to get together due to work, etc.

The class size has been wonderful though, and the teachers are top-notch.  My children are around students from all races, and socio-economic backgrounds, and know this as normal.  I like that aspect.

I have considered a teacher transfer though.  So that I might be somewhere that I could have more outside support from parents.  My #1 hesitation is class size.   My #2 hesitation is the unknown factor with a new boss.

Time will tell...[/quote]

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