Not worth it... - Teacher Uncommon Schools Employee Review

1.0
Jan 11, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Close family/teacher relationships Students learn discipline and routine Good teacher development

Cons

No room to grow within school Leadership does not want to hear anything other than the mission All research points to encouraging students to question and talk to one another for development, and northstar does not allow it, not during lessons and lunch. NOT EVEN RECESS! Teachers do not create their own lessons Teachers are demanded to teach to tests

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5.0
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Pros

Provides amazing training for new staff

Cons

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5.0
Sep 28, 2012
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Pros

Uncommon Schools is a really positive, warm environment. People work hard and have tons of joy in their collaboration!

Cons

We are growing quickly, so the work load is busy! This isn't really a con, just something for new folks to be aware of :)

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