Ocala, FL (PressExposure) June 03, 2010 -- New high school teachers may be asked to leave before they even get a chance to settle in to their classrooms this school year. Due to the recession and resulting budget cuts for 2010-2011, teachers will likely experience the most layoffs in more than a generation, according to a recent New York Times article. New York alone expects to let 15,000 teachers go this month — and beginners are usually the first ones targeted, as most high schools still implement the decades-old “last in, first out” policy in firing decisions.

However, activists in several states have recently given new high school teachers a glimpse of hope by fighting for a policy that will keep good teachers regardless of tenure. Recently, Arizona abolished seniority rules, Albany introduced a bill that would let the City make firing decisions, and young teachers started their own union, Educators 4 Excellence, to lobby against seniority policies.

Now, more than ever, it is important to prove your teaching skills. However, new teachers rarely start their careers with the expertise necessary to set them apart from their colleagues. Bob Wise, president of Alliance for Excellent Education, recently said on The Hill’s Congress Blog, "Far too many high school educators are walking into the classroom on their first day without the skills they need to prepare students for college and careers."

Give your teaching career the best possible advantage. How to be Successful in Your First Year of Teaching High School: Everything You Need to Know That They Don’t Teach You in School can aid you in this journey. The comprehensive guide contains the knowledge needed to prove yourself in the field, and tested teaching strategies and techniques for surviving your first year. The book also covers how to expertly handle money shortages due to budget cuts, negativity from students and staff members, overcrowded classrooms, the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, and parents. It also includes how to handle students who are unmotivated, at-risk, or have special needs, all while getting in the good graces of principals and administrators.

Gain the insight you need to give yourself an edge and prove that you are an indispensible member of the high school staff.

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