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I am certain that very similar questions/posts have been presented before, and I did spend quite a bit of time gazing through a number of threads in search of helpful info, but I figured that making a post of my own might be the quickest/most ideal way for me to obtain the info I seek.
I am a teacher who is very much considering relocating to NC to try my hand at teaching there, as I have been impressed with the two (brief) visits I made to the state, and, for the most part, I have heard good things about the state and its education system.
However, like any teacher, there are specific schools and/or cities that really aren't ideal for safe and affective teaching. To speak candidly, it takes a special (in a good way) kind of teacher to teach successfully in a low-income, inner-city, and/or poorly funded and run school. I am not one of those teachers. I prefer to teach in a school district/city where the students aren't being arrested for gang violence or gun or drug possession, where the parents are positively active their children's academic lives, and where a day in the classroom is all about educating, not disciplining and baby-sitting.
That being said, can anyone provide the names of some of the more reputable school districts (or specific schools) and/or cities in NC, when it comes to the quality of the schools and their students? I realize that there is no such thing as a "perfect" school, but some schools are significantly better than others. (Also, I teach middle school, and I'm leaning more towards the western portion of NC, though still open-minded to the entire state.)
Districts are COUNTY based for the most part. There are 2 or 3 that are not county operated I think. You would need to look at the county's individual statistics related to crime or whatever other concerns you have that may not be conducive to "being a good teacher." Not sure how many if ANY advanced placement positions are available.
You might try places like Cary--I hear the children there are ALL very well mannered with a certain New England grace and charm...however human they may appear...(jj)
Not every school in any county would have a position (many might not depending on your endorsement due to current hiring freeze state wide--again some positions may be exempt?)
To look at a specific city or school probably will not be productive.
I am certain that very similar questions/posts have been presented before, and I did spend quite a bit of time gazing through a number of threads in search of helpful info, but I figured that making a post of my own might be the quickest/most ideal way for me to obtain the info I seek.
I am a teacher who is very much considering relocating to NC to try my hand at teaching there, as I have been impressed with the two (brief) visits I made to the state, and, for the most part, I have heard good things about the state and its education system.
However, like any teacher, there are specific schools and/or cities that really aren't ideal for safe and affective teaching. To speak candidly, it takes a special (in a good way) kind of teacher to teach successfully in a low-income, inner-city, and/or poorly funded and run school. I am not one of those teachers. I prefer to teach in a school district/city where the students aren't being arrested for gang violence or gun or drug possession, where the parents are positively active their children's academic lives, and where a day in the classroom is all about educating, not disciplining and baby-sitting.
That being said, can anyone provide the names of some of the more reputable school districts (or specific schools) and/or cities in NC, when it comes to the quality of the schools and their students? I realize that there is no such thing as a "perfect" school, but some schools are significantly better than others. (Also, I teach middle school, and I'm leaning more towards the western portion of NC, though still open-minded to the entire state.)
I thank you all for any and all feedback!
Since you are already leaning toward the western NC mountains do consider Transylvania County Schools and the town of Brevard in particular - I think you'll find what you are looking for there
Not every school in any county would have a position (many might not depending on your endorsement due to current hiring freeze state wide--again some positions may be exempt?)
I have heard rumors and tidbits about this hiring freeze in NC, though I admit that I know very little about it. I am also hearing that NC is still in dire need of new teachers, and has been for quite awhile, so I'm not sure what to think. As you stated, many districts/counties may not be hiring, which is fine; it is a matter of me finding ideal ones that are. Anyhow, anyone else have any feedback/details to share concerning this hiring freeze?
I have heard rumors and tidbits about this hiring freeze in NC, though I admit that I know very little about it. I am also hearing that NC is still in dire need of new teachers, and has been for quite awhile, so I'm not sure what to think. As you stated, many districts/counties may not be hiring, which is fine; it is a matter of me finding ideal ones that are. Anyhow, anyone else have any feedback/details to share concerning this hiring freeze?
Schools chief asks for cuts statewide - Local & State - News & Observer (http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1485867.html - broken link)
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