Iteachstem

Sorry, I don't ship internationally. There's just too much room for stuff to go wrong. However, if you want to arrange shipping so that someone picks them up at my house and hands me the money, I would be okay with that.

I already have a master's degree. Getting more education and switching careers is not a logical choice for me. I have 12 years left until retirement. If I leave education I would lose the only decent perk... my pension. Plus, I like the fact that I don't have to work weekends, holidays and 2 months in the summer so I can actually spend time with my children. That to me is worth staying in the field of education for a bit longer.

No, but I'm usually very well spoken, I'm just trying to raise a 2 and 4 year old and reply on this forum, so forgive me if I don't check for accuracy. Grammar, the difference between knowing you're sh#t and knowing your sh#t.

I 100% agree. Some of my most logical friends are one's that have a natural curiosity and take time to figure things out and seek answers and solutions. That's why I teach STEAM classes, it does help in problem solving and preparing people for real world situations. Unlike memorizing or knowing how to solve multiplicative inverses in mathematics.... of course unless your one of a tiny minority that might need this skill for your career!

Yes, but these are factual documents that the districts have to legally post. You can look up the information and verify it. The documents actually match what we are getting paid! (Not just a curve stating averages...that are wrong) However, I also have a print out of my own contract in hand...which funny enough, matches exactly the document my district posts online.

Unfortunately, this cannot be further from the truth. Educators are discriminated against for having education and experience. Most districts now will only offer you up to 5 years of experience. So, if you want to change districts, and have more than 5 years experience, you will take a pay cut, and potentially a huge one. It's very bad for people who want to move out of a state or have to move due to their significant other's job relocation. For example, If I have 20 years and a masters + I will earn around $75,000 in my district. Now, if I wanted to move to another district, even though it's a higher paying district, I will start at year 5.... which translated anywhere from a $10,000 to $17,000 pay cut.( this is just looking at the surrounding districts..... if I moved further away from the city or to another state, the differences could be even more dramatic.) It's not like my friends in the corporate world, where one transitioned from an engineer at Mobil to BP and actually enjoyed a pay raise as well as moving expense, etc. I'm not trying to cry poor me, as this is the profession for which I chose to remain employed. However, I hope I can educate some people as to what teachers experience throughout their employment in the wonderful world of education!

Nope, not even close. That data is laughable! Another example of the internet showing data that is skewed! My data from these graphs is taken directly from the union contracts, which by law, are posted online. I've included the typical progression over a teaching career. You've seen the first year data. I also included 10 years experience with a master's degree and then 20 years experience with a master's degree plus 30 hours (of college courses) Also, to get to the "20 years with a masters plus 30" level on the pay-scale costs the teacher at least $25,000-$30,000 of college courses... not to mention any additional courses they take for certification. A lot of districts don't reimburse portions of continuing education like they used to. For example, our district used to pay $75 per credit hour many years back as an incentive to further your education and offset some of the expenses related to renewing your teaching certificate every time. So if you took a college graduate course that costs $500 per credit, and it's 3 credits, you would end up paying $1,275 instead of $1,500. Ha, don't even get me started on the whole sports thing! I actually presented in front of the board of education on that topic... I suggested we gradually raise the $50 athletic fee to the actual amount it costs to run the sport. (about $100-$200 depending on the sport) That way the district sports programs would pay for themselves and the district would stop spending over $700,000 a year out of taxpayer money at the middle school level alone just to have sports! In my opinion, if people are paying a huge chunk of their yearly taxes towards school districts, it should go towards the cost of educating all children, not for a minority of those children to play sports.

You are in a.collective bargaining state, so you should get one at next contract at least. If you are in one of those uber rich districts it won't it will be less of a dent. Teachers, especially STEM and English teachers should be among the highest paid public employees in my opinion. Yes, we are in the last year of our contract, so the union will be negotiating a new contract this year. However, our district has never negotiated a decent contract for the 16 years since I have been teaching for them. (Or for the 21 years total in education!) It's usually 1-3% raises... so, we usually break even or lose a little due to inflation. Plus, this fact people seem to ignore: "Teachers are paid 19.2% less than similarly educated and experienced professionals." - Economic Institute Policy People say that we get 2 months off in the summer so we should just be happy...Except what most people who blurt out uneducated statements like that don't realize that teachers have to take classes to renew their teaching certificates every 3-5 years. So, you either take night classes or classes during the summer.... and pay for them out of our own pockets to the tune of $1,500-$2,000 on average. We all know college courses aren't getting any less expensive! Also, I am unfortunately in the lowest paid district around now.... due to our awful raises over the last 16 years. It wasn't that way when I started, otherwise I wouldn't have accepted the job. Here is our first year pay scale compared to the surrounding districts:

I'm selling a lot of my audio gear to finance the price increases of child supplies I buy at Costco... 2 examples: Huggies Diapers are now $49.99 up from $43.99 = 13.6% increase Desitin is now $19.99 up from $16.99 = 17.7% increase Do you think I'll get a comparable raise being a teacher? hahaha, I wish!

I'd like it if it's still available. I am looking for something to play background music in my classroom while the students are working.

If you want to try something else, I used these with very good results in a set of 4.2's. I had 2 sets, so I was able to do an A/B comparison. I actually preferred the Dayton woofers over the original after a break-in period. Plus, you can get 2 woofers for around $100 and then sell the other OEM woofer to someone in need to help offset the cost. https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-PA255-8-10-Pro-Woofer-295-030

Excellent condition amplifiers. These were the tweeter and mid range amplifiers used in a tri-amp system in my home studio/ practice area. I had kids, therefore everything was disassembled and that’s the reason for sale. Amps were mounted in a rack in a climate controlled smoke and pet free house. The front faces of both amplifiers are in perfect condition minus the rack screw marks. These were never driven hard and are in perfect working order. Garage audition available at time of purchase to verify everything works perfectly to your satisfaction. $150 each or both for $275 Specs: Per channel: 570 watts @ 2 ohm 400 watts @ 4 ohm 260 watts @ 8 ohm 800 watts bridged @ 8 ohm 1,140 watts bridged @ 4 ohm Located SW burbs of Chicago 60511 Pick up only

Excellent condition. Original box. Amplifier, both active and passive driver, grill, and cabinet are in excellent, like new condition. The volume knob is not fluid, but it works. It most likely needs to be cleaned, or you could replace the pot for a couple-o-dollars. This really isn’t an issue because it can be turned all the way up and the levels will be adjusted in your receiver/processor/preamp. I just wanted to disclose the only issue this sub has. Gently used in my office, which turned into a child’s bedroom, hence the sale. Buy with confidence as everything I sell I would feel comfortable buying myself. Garage audition welcomed upon time of purchase to verify that everything works correctly and as stated. Local sale preferred. Basic shipping in original box, add $95 (Wow has shipping increased!) and I'll cover paypal fees. If you want a double box with tons of extra padding, we can have that conversation when you're ready to buy. (Shipping only to forum members that have been around for at least a bit.) I'm located Southwest burbs of Chicago 60511

How about $275? I also have an RB-1070 if you are interested as well.... 130watts x 2.

Sorry, I haven't been on here in forever. Yes, still for sale.

Not a bad unit and a decent price. I ended up getting rid of mine because it went into safety mode all too often. Look up the reset info and give that to the new owner. I gave it to the person who purchased mine otherwise I would post the button combo for the reset. (I have a lot of big trees around me and the power tends to be briefly interrupted often)

It's a two piece badge.... the plastic base with the 2 spikes that go through the grill... and then the thin cooper piece is glued on top. And we all know klipsch and their luck with glue!

I do occasionally.... but the one set that was on there a while back was waaaaaaaay over priced. I just checked now and didn't see one.

I know this is an odd request, but would you be willing to sell the oval emblem from the one grill? (Then, at least they would both match!!)

I have some. Let me know if you are interested.

The speakers have gone to their next home.

You should have a matching one sometime on Friday! Enjoy.

I have 2 remaining for sale if you are still interested.

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I just worked a fingernail under the lip and with a little patience, I worked it up enough to gently pull with one hand while providing pressure on the speaker cone with the other to counteract cone deformation.