Does the state or district help in any way with the master's
tuition?

On 11/05/09, teacher wrote:
> You can obtain an initial license for 5 years which does not
> require a master's. however, after 5 years of teaching, you
> need to have a master's in order to obtain your professional
> certification.
>
> On 11/05/09, IntheSouth wrote:
>> 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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