Anonymous wrote:This sounds like a wonderful opportunity. They're so lucky to have this chance to live and learn in a new culture and even earn a few $$$!

They are not lucky to be under paid in bad working conditions.

This is a hidden contract. While they pushed out good experienced teachers to go with their budget cuts they did this to fill in the gap. It’s like any other government contracting. They are hired through an agency who handles it all including housing. They are paid very little. Agency is probably the one profiting. They are probably not trained in special needs and the language and cultural barriers could be a huge issue. For some classes where kids are smart and behaved it could work or depends on the special needs but this is a recipe for disaster.

This sounds like a wonderful opportunity. They're so lucky to have this chance to live and learn in a new culture and even earn a few $$$!

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2024/06/philippines-cultural-exchange-program-welcome

MCPS welcomed 42 educators from the Philippines as part of the district’s cultural exchange program on Friday morning.

Not an "exchange" but OK

“Programs like these are vital because they open doors to new perspectives, fostering a more inclusive environment where everyone can thrive,” said Danillya Wilson, vice president of the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA).

Absolute babble. These people don't speak from the brain, just from a soundboard of catchphrases.

Ella Braley, director of human capital management for the district, said this program will provide learning and collaboration.

“This program is an opportunity for MCPS to partner with our experienced teachers in the Philippines to come here and support our students. We can learn from them and they can learn from us."

We can learn how cheaply we can poorly staff our programs, and they can learn how America is destroying itself.

Omg they look so bright eyed and bushy tailed not knowing in a couple weeks the kids are going to make their lives a nightmare

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Anonymous wrote:How is this not spam- not found anywhere on the google?

What part of it? MCPS confirmed the hiring of teachers from the Philippines months ago. However, the crowd sourcing of furniture is not someone I've heard.

Please cite the source where MCPS confirmed the hiring of teachers from Philippines.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2024/06/philippines-cultural-exchange-program-welcome

How many MoCo residents travelled to Philippines in this "exchange" program?

Wait until they are assaulted everyday and told that they are the problem. They will understand the culture of bullying and assault in education real quick.

Its funny that they call it "cultural exchange" but what it really is is americans dont wanna teach any more because it is a system based on irresponsibility corruption and bullying the teachers.

Anonymous wrote:Wait until they meet American students. And then, wait until they try to complain to their principals that they aren’t allowed to discipline.

Discipline?
Filipino people are generally physically small. They will find out that discipline is a bad idea because MCPS students are allowed to resist authority by any means necessary.

Anonymous wrote:Wait until they meet American students. And then, wait until they try to complain to their principals that they aren’t allowed to discipline.

This. My sister is a principal who was informed she would be receiving a placement from this HR passion project. Well, the biggest behavior concern this particular candidate had encountered was a fidgety student who couldn't remain seated for thirty minute blocks of time. I'm an adult and can barely remain seated that long. I'm trying to remain optimistic for my sisters' sake, but the behaviors her Filipino SPED teacher is about to experience are going to make her reconsider this program.

I think people forget that there's a national teacher shortage, particularly for SPED teachers. I know my sister has had open SPED positions for years in her school's specific program. I considered returning to teaching but as someone else mentioned, if you try and come from another district they start you on a certain low point on the salary scale. Your years of service from another district don't move over. I'd be starting my 22nd year but would start at the salary of a 12th year teacher I believe? Not worth it at all.

Here’s a documentary made from when they brought Filipino teachers to my district in Baltimore City. Many still remain but because they weren’t used to the behavior issues, many were moved to special ed.

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thelearning2/798867531?autoplay=1

Wait until they meet American students. And then, wait until they try to complain to their principals that they aren’t allowed to discipline.

I’ve worked at overseas schools and some are very generous with their housing and some aren’t. I’ve always had to buy my own housewares, bedding, etc. I’ve purchased the same things at IKEA in different countries! Sometimes the former teachers would leave things behind but that was rare. We were made aware of this during the hiring process and were told to bring money to cover all of these upfront expenses since we wouldn’t get our first paychecks until late September/early October.

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Anonymous wrote:The semi/ fully professional but lower-income Filipinos I have known over my years in the DC area is that they live in crowded living quarters, not near work, and send half their pay home to their families (including the young children they have left behind). The ones I've personally known live in 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments with 4 roommates.

Like nursing, this is a solid way to keep the wages of professionals depressed.

A two bedroom for four people is reasonable/normal.

A two-bedroom for four unrelated adults is not reasonable/normal in the US.

I lived like this and so did my son in his 20s. Great way to save money.

How nice for you? The Filipino teachers are likely grown adults with their own families at home, not 20-somethings straight out of college.

They aren’t bringing their families so…. The reason they are here is to make money to send home to their families like many Filipino workers all over the world. I doubt sharing a room to save money bothers them. Now if they are promised their own rooms and aren’t provided with that, that’s a different story.

Did you read the OP?

Yes. And?

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Anonymous wrote:The semi/ fully professional but lower-income Filipinos I have known over my years in the DC area is that they live in crowded living quarters, not near work, and send half their pay home to their families (including the young children they have left behind). The ones I've personally known live in 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments with 4 roommates.

Like nursing, this is a solid way to keep the wages of professionals depressed.

A two bedroom for four people is reasonable/normal.

A two-bedroom for four unrelated adults is not reasonable/normal in the US.

I lived like this and so did my son in his 20s. Great way to save money.

How nice for you? The Filipino teachers are likely grown adults with their own families at home, not 20-somethings straight out of college.

They aren’t bringing their families so…. The reason they are here is to make money to send home to their families like many Filipino workers all over the world. I doubt sharing a room to save money bothers them. Now if they are promised their own rooms and aren’t provided with that, that’s a different story.

Did you read the OP?

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Anonymous wrote:The semi/ fully professional but lower-income Filipinos I have known over my years in the DC area is that they live in crowded living quarters, not near work, and send half their pay home to their families (including the young children they have left behind). The ones I've personally known live in 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments with 4 roommates.

Like nursing, this is a solid way to keep the wages of professionals depressed.

A two bedroom for four people is reasonable/normal.

A two-bedroom for four unrelated adults is not reasonable/normal in the US.

I lived like this and so did my son in his 20s. Great way to save money.

How nice for you? The Filipino teachers are likely grown adults with their own families at home, not 20-somethings straight out of college.

They aren’t bringing their families so…. The reason they are here is to make money to send home to their families like many Filipino workers all over the world. I doubt sharing a room to save money bothers them. Now if they are promised their own rooms and aren’t provided with that, that’s a different story.