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Advice
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What books, magazines, periodicals, websites or other materials should people read to learn more about this field? |
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I'm not sure.
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What questions would you ask of someone who wants to do this work? |
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Why do you want to do this? How do you deal with a lot of stress? Have you ever given up on anything? What is your school's mission and what practices will you employ to ensure that your school meets that mission?
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In what kinds of jobs can recent college graduates have the most impact in your field? |
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Become a teacher assistant and learn from other teachers. These positions help students achieve because of the small-group nature of the work.
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What are the major trends and/or key issues in your field? |
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Are charter schools serving kids better than traditional public schools? Are charter schools sustainable? Do charter schools have a systemic impact?
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What forms of support and/or advice have you found most valuable (mentoring, trainings, professional development, attending conferences, etc.)? |
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Finding peers who do the same work as me!
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What is a common or tough interview question a candidate in your field should be prepared to answer? |
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How will your charter school be financially sustainable from public funds only?
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What other advice would you give people who want to do this work? |
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Have balance in your life so you are able to turn off work and focus on keeping your body and mind and spirit healthy and renewed.
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