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Do Educators Have a Boss?
I’m confused. Who do we see as our boss? The department head? The principal? The superintendent? The school board? The community? Government? Who? Some may say students, but we don’t really answer to...
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When Teachers Strike, Everybody is Out.
I think teacher unions can serve an important role in the education of students. I also support their right to strike under extreme circumstances. I also believe that when they do strike, everyone...
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This Will Make Every Teacher Very Happy.
Last week I had a good day because I only worked half of it. At lunch time, I snuck out (and before you tell on me… I filled out the proper paperwork). I have to sneak out. If not 197 people stop me....
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The Scariest Feeling You Can Experience in School.
Working in a school is more fun than a real job. But there are times that can be unsettling. 1.) The sad day that is July 5, when you realize summer is almost over (downhill from there). 2.) The...
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The Gangs Are Coming. They Are Just Running a Little Behind Schedule.
When I first started teaching, one of the big issues was gangs. I can remember sitting through presentations that taught us what to look for. Behaviors. Colors. Symbols. And the always scary...
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It’s the student who doesn’t get it, but should. From Kid Snippets.
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Seeking Solitude: Unplugging From An Increasingly Wired World.
Article by Martha Irvine, AP National Writer. "Seeking Solitude". Click HERE. I’m more and more convinced that this is an absolute must for teachers, administrators, and students.
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Twitter is the New Teachers’ Lounge.
A long, long time ago I was hired as a teacher. Now we aren’t here to question the good judgment of the gentleman who made this decision, but we probably should discuss it at some point. For whatever...
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Sandy Hook Elementary, Newtown, Connecticut.
I haven’t written a blog about what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary on Friday, December 14, 2012 for a couple of reasons. First, my life at school has been busy. Extremely busy. I’m always swamped...
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Teachers Have Power.
Testing. It’s the never ending education topic. I think we need testing, but probably not to the extent the government is shoving down our throats (and normally our government does a GREAT job!). One...
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