I have noticed over the years that there are more job openings for Math and Science positions than English and Social Studies.
If I asked around my state side school employees what are the needs area they would also say Math and Science and there are fewer jobs for English or Social Studies. As we can see when we go to our school district website and the posted job openings.
In fact, I THINK there are loan programs that will forgive part of your school loan if you teach in a high needs area which I DO NOT THINK includes Social Studies and English.
Now in the states there are more openings for Reading Teachers which is different that English Teachers.
When I went to the IS job fair this year the posted postions behind the schools were mostly for Math and Science and English and Social Studies were just a few. There were Economics positions. I do not recall any Special Education postions but there also seemed to be a need for Elem teachers. Of course I do not have the actual data to support any of this, just the experience in the school system and at the IS job fair this year.

Thanks all for your responses
I have asked many different people what they would bring. The school and other teachers coming into the city as well. I guess I am trying to get everyone's ideas and thoughts.

If you use the Rubber Maid items and use the plastic ties, what happens when authorities unclip it? Do they snap the lid back into place?

We do have a smaller flight until the bigger flight so I will call the airline and see if I can reserve stuff. Aslso rethinking my knives.

I guess I am nervous about leaving behind something I really wanted or that we really could have used and could not find. I realize that there are western food markets but from what I understand some of these things could be very expensive and I wanted to ease the culture shock that we MAY experience.

I am very excited for our family to move and can't wait to start this new adventure.

Hi DC Girl, thank you for the reply.

I forgot about female products. Also will be on my list.

Is there one or a few things that you really wish you had brought and did not?

Thanks

Hi Mathman, thank you for your response.

Are the pop tarts and other western conviences very expensive?

I am pretty sure that I am overpacking and know that I will have to go through the bags again.

Have you ever used the excess baggage on international flights?

Thanks

Hi, my husband, child and I are headed over to China. I have searched on this forum and have found some info but wanted to know if there were more thoughts and ideas.
What is the best way to pack the excess bagagge? Rubbermaid box? Cardboard box, Luggage (soft or hard), duffel bags.
I know this will be a lot of money and I know we will get reimbursed but we are looking at 12-15 bags total for the three of us. At least 5 of these bags are school items for the two of us. I looked into maybe shipping by USPS our teaching items to the school. I noticed that in 2007 someone had posted something about M-Bags but I am not sure of the Post Office has them anymore - getting mixed signals when I search. SO I may not sure if I should do this and how long would it take to get to me.
In our bags I have clothes for all of us(I am overweight and my husband is very tall - thinking that clothes might be an issue since there is not a Lane Bryant near for me :? )My Caphalon pans, books and resources, shoes, towles and sheets along with the other things like medicines, toothpaste, batteries, deodrant, pop tarts and gummy bears, vitamins, etc. Things to start us on this new adventure as we adapt to the new culture. I noticed someone packed a knife and have thought about it but do not want to get stuck in customs witha weapon. I agree with that a shrap knife is a kitchen must. Iam also assuming that I can buy one in China.
Thank you for your help.

Hi Koda, What did you end up doing for packing? Thanks

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