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WWYD with professional books that you don't need/want?
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WWYD with professional books that you don't need/want?
So space in my house is at a premium, and since I've been a teacher for 13 years now  I've acquired a LOT of books. I'm reorganizing and there is a good number that I just won't use- I haven't used them in ages, never used them (freebies) or I don't deal with the grade/level anymore and never will (i.e. books about teaching elementary reading). Space at school is also limited.
All the books are in great condition but I feel like most of them are so outdated/obscure that they won't sell. I can't see donating to Goodwill. The only thing I can think of is Freecycle- maybe a gung-ho new teacher/teacher-to-be will want to take them off my hands.
Any other ideas? Can't believe how long this was! 
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Posted 8/12/09 3:50 PM  |
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happytobreathe
The Lazy Days of Summer
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Re: WWYD with professional books that you don't need/want?
Maybe post the titles on here..and if not craiglist in the free forum. Just a thought.
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| Posted 8/12/09 3:59 PM |
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Gatsbygirl
Please St. Therese....
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Re: WWYD with professional books that you don't need/want?
Ebay, there are a lot of homeschool teachers who like such books. See what they are going for on Amazon. I sold my grad school books that way.
Some local libraries (Half Hollow Hills definately does) accept donations which they either use or sell in a book sale.
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| Posted 8/12/09 4:01 PM |
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jewels
Stop and smell the flowers
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Re: WWYD with professional books that you don't need/want?
I know the Farmingdale Library has a large section of teacher resources. Don't know their policy on accepting donations but you could ask.
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| Posted 8/12/09 10:16 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: WWYD with professional books that you don't need/want?
I have actually bought a lot on amazon. It's easy to see what others are selling for.
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| Posted 8/13/09 7:36 AM |
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maggiebaby75
LIF Toddler
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Re: WWYD with professional books that you don't need/want?
When you get back to school put them in the teacher's lounge with a sign on them...that's what is practice at my school
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| Posted 8/13/09 8:57 AM |
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jgl
Love my little boys!!!
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Re: WWYD with professional books that you don't need/want?
you could try to sell them OR if your school has a teacher resource center you could see if they would want them. we have one in my school
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| Posted 8/13/09 2:06 PM |
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MrsAT
LIF Adolescent
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Allison
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Re: WWYD with professional books that you don't need/want?
see if new teachers (who have a limited supply) want them
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| Posted 8/13/09 3:52 PM |
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