Hi, I heard something about all teachers in NY being
required to have a master's degree. Is this true? I don't
see anything about it on the NY Dept of Ed website where it
covers certification.

I have 8 years experience in FL and GA combined.

Also, are employment prospects any better in the more rural
areas? I thought they might be because people might not
want to live out in the boonies? My husband and I are
thinking of moving to the north (GA is incredibly
backwards, esp in education). We are hoping to work in the
area of NW New Jersey, NE PA, or somewhere around Port
Jervis NY.

By the way, my district in northeast GA laid off 135
teachers & gave us a 3% pay cut. More layoffs are certain
for next year. Also, the state of GA piled more on top of
that and gave all teachers state-wide 3 unpaid furlough
days. We are almost certain to get 5 more for this school
year (all of our planning/ work days). Plus insurance went
up 10%, deductibles doubled, and co-insurance doubled from
10 to 20%. Oh, and our contribution to the penion plan
went up as well. We will make a LOT less this year than we
did last year! I'm sick of it. We have no rights at all
here (no "tenure" or anything.) Yesterday, my husband had
to open the school at 6:30 AM and stay until 8PM for
a "parent outreach" event. Meanwhile, the administration
does absolutely nothing for $90,000 per year! UGH.

Thanks for any info you can provide. I realize that there
probably aren't any jobs up there either, but just thought
I would gather some info.

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