The “Pass It On” movement is a wonderful concept in society. The idea of passing king acts along to other people, who then pass on another kind act is amazing. However, the “Pass Them On” movement being forced on public school teachers is not a benefit to the students, teachers, nor society. Public school systemsContinue reading “Pass It (Them) On”
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A Few Simple Things: Punctuality
Have you ever worked in a job where you could come in late, leave early, and be late to every meeting all day with no consequences? If you have, please let me know so I can tell students in my public school system where to look for work. We teach our students nothing aboutContinue reading “A Few Simple Things: Punctuality”
A Few Simple Things: Language
Another issue in our public schools, that should not be an issue at all, is language. Language; like dress code, attendance, cell phones, and other issues, is only an issue because we as a school system allow it to be an issue. Students use almost any language on an everyday basis in school withContinue reading “A Few Simple Things: Language”
A Few Simple Things: Dress Code
Dress code is one of the many things we, as a school system, allow to become a problem for the simple reason that we do nothing about it. It is not a problem everywhere, but it is in some school systems. I have taught in three different high schools in three different states. TheContinue reading “A Few Simple Things: Dress Code”
A Few Simple Things: Cell Phones
Cell Phones. Why do we allow these in school? We spend so much time as a school system trying to justify students having their cell phones. This even includes justifying the students having their phones out in class. “Technology at their fingertips.” “Instant research capabilities.” “Allows students to keep up with important school reminders.” Continue reading “A Few Simple Things: Cell Phones”
A Few Simple Things: Attendance
Attendance, cell phones, dress code, language, and punctuality. These are all things, simple things, one would like to believe could be easily managed by a public school system. Yet, each of these simple things are now handled in such a way (in my school system anyway) as to be a detriment to the everyday learningContinue reading “A Few Simple Things: Attendance”
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