I have many thought fragments hanging around my mind. When we talk about "the test" and the direction of education I can see from reading Crowley that some things really haven't changed that much. It frustrates me to watch "the powers that be" who have not been a classroom in ages, to dictate what I should do in my classroom. It frustrates me that we fight to set up programs that are successful and the administration brags about just to find out that when it come to money these programs don't really matter. It frustrates me that teachers are not replaced as they retire or leave the district, class sizes are larger, children who need IEP's are not being identified but we are expected to perform like masters on the test. I feel defeated.
I do love teaching. I like the idea of being a rebel in the classroom. How should I dress for this?
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Chris I totally agree.
"The test"...the only thing we hear about anymore and now to increase class size and not hire or replace teachers....what will happen next?
We may return to school in August and have a new position in a different school. I don't think I'd be too suprised.
Dress with your peace sign and the Beatles tune "Revolution" playing in the background and a welcome sign to your classroom.
A bandanna tied around my head and an M16 strapped across my back works well for me.
I rather like Sue's advice, Chris. I think since your head hurts you should try to relax tonight and process all of this. I personally plan to try the "class of wine and a bubble bath" cure for my head ache!
I totally agree with you. I wish someone would hear us when we say as a primary teacher class size can make a difference. It seems like it would be cheaper to fix that knowing all students would benefit than wait until 3-4 grade and hire a teacher to work 90 days prior to the test and service those selected.
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