A few days ago
Anonymous

Predjudice in school districts in MI?

I have applied to a school district in Michigan, T–Y. as a substitute teacher, but everytime I try to talk to the woman who hires the subs, she tells me that she will review my files,and then she will call me. She won’t ever call me like she says she will. When I call her she says things like I am too busy to call you or I forgot, I was going to today. This has been going on for weeks. I looked on the school’s website and found only non minority pictures of teachers. I didn’t see one just one picture of a minority teacher or other supporting staff. I am beggining to wonder if they just don’t welcome minorities in their district? Please don’t take this the wrong way, I know everyone isn’t predjudice, and everything shouldn’t be given to me because I’m a minority, but shouldn’t I at least be considered? I am Highly Qualified under NCLB. I shouldn’t just be ignored, or least I feel I am? Any suggestions. Please don’t be mean!

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A few days ago
vivienne r

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you are right. not every one is prejudiced,but perhaps this person you are speaking to, is.

i have a friend that has lived in t–y for many years. i will run this past her and see what her take on it is.

your writing ‘T–Y’ wasn’t very secretive or coded. perhaps this woman may see herself here and deal with whatever issues she may have. it might come down to you pinning her down, in a nice way of course, and asking her if there is a problem.

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A few days ago
kneehighz
I’m not sure if I can be of much help but if you feel like you are being ignored try to talk to someone “higher up”? Make an appointment with someone in the district that WILL talk to you, or write letters. If it doesn’t work..although I’m sure you’ll get some kind of response..maybe you can try applying to a different school? I’m sorry for your trouble, hope it works out for you soon..
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A few days ago
Anonymous
Try a different school district. Where you applying? Alpena or some hick a$s place like that?
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A few days ago
Anonymous
I’m pretty sure I know what t–y is, but I won’t say.

If I were you though, I would try applying at a different

school district!

Good Luck!

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