Could be better - Secondary Teacher Lamar CISD Employee Review

2.0
Feb 8, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Good base pay compared with other school districts, nice scenery

Cons

Too much emphasis on state testing than proper teaching Many students do not know basic facts (things that they should know) Not much opporutnitiy to make extra money (such as afterschool tutorials, curricula development) compared to other districts - Stipends are not much compared with other districts

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

Strong sense of community among staff and students. Meaningful work with genuine impact on families. Collaborative colleagues who truly care about kids.

Cons

Limited upward mobility and compensation growth for experienced teachers. Administrative decisions often disconnect from classroom realities. Emotional labor is high with little systemic support.

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