4.0
Nov 8, 2011
Former employee
Austin, TX
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Pros
Very dedicated teachers and administrations Very forward-thinking about educational reform Competitive wages (especially in difficult areas) Austin is a very pleasant place to live, and the cost of living is low Exceptional dedication to teacher training Most school at least attempt a mentoring system for new hires
Cons
Like most schools these days, teaching is an increasingly difficult profession Texas state exams are the one and only measure of success Like most school systems, the bureaucracy can be stifling, the culture confusing, and the politics deadly. Austin is very racially segmented by area, and various school choice programs leads to a really broad range in school quality. As are most Texas schools, AISD is underfunded.