New teachers, searching for a toehold The Education Report

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New teachers, searching for a toehold

By Katy Murphy
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 at 9:00 am in budget, high schools, students, teachers
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Courtney Couvreur, a second-year math teacher at Oakland International High School and teacher convention delegate, writes about how the threat of layoffs has affected her school — and how it might continue to be felt, even after some of the pink slips are rescinded.

At Oakland International High School, each staff member at our school shares a vision of a high-quality, college-prep education for all immigrant children. We work in collaborative teams and have formed tight bonds with our colleagues. This