Career Compacting

When The Great Recession happened, educators experienced a contraction of available teaching positions. Educators were grateful for the work which remained and accomplished the same as if those let go were still present. The same amount of students showed up to be educated, the same amount of duties were preformed around the school – just by fewer teachers. In many places those jobs have not fully returned. Personally my job group, created out of ARA (American Recovery Act, February 2009), has remained flat in personnel, but has been absorbed into the mainstream culture of my district. However, we have not had a new hire since the creation of the positions either; and digital assets continue to grow.

Some educators see the potential for tremendous opportunity. In down-sized schools and district the chance for career compacting is high, if you are willing to pay the price.

Read the full story by

Tags:

RELATED READS
Towers of technology Cooney World Adventures Blog Series
We are updating our Privacy Policy, so please make sure you take a minute to review it. As of May 25, 2018 your continued use of our services will be subject to this new Privacy Policy.
Review Privacy Policy OK