This blog looks at the state of Texas education from the perspective of a teacher. Austin, Texas, United States. Hot Water, Paper Towels and Failing Kindergarten S. Four Flag Salutes a Day? Tuesday, October 17, 2006.

Thursday, February 5, 2009. Resource Specialist 1st and 2 nd. For those that do not speak sub lingo. A substitute teacher who moves from class to class to fill in for various teachers throughout the day usually the teachers have on campus meetings. It is basically a special needs setting where students come in who are behind in certain areas and need extra help. Smaller group setting, more individual attention. I went over the .

The Substitute Teachers Caucus advocates within the National Education Association for. The Not So Distant Past. The substitute educator pool is quickly dwindling and replacements are hard to find, says former NEA President Reg Weaver. Unfortunately, the essence of the job itself is the biggest recruitment hurdle. Low pay, poor training, lack of benefits and inadequate professional support reduces the number of available substitute teachers.

Stories and thoughts from a new substitute teacher working her way through the school district. Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Today was the last day of school, and I was lucky enough to have a job! I was asked weeks ago to teach for my former cooperating teacher because she had made plans for the end of the school year before they had to add a week of snow days to the end of the school year. Thanks to my husband, who continually told me how amazing and awesome I am even wh.