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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Wrong Direction!!!!
I am so confused by so many things which we do today in public schools. The sad part is that many of the misguided things we do hurt the education, and emotional, growth of our students. The worst part of all of the misguided things we do is simply to avoid having parents calling administrationContinue reading “Wrong Direction!!!!”
Testing…Testing…Testing…
Testing. Testing. Testing. Testing is all our students know, because testing is all we teach them. I hear all the time how wonderful the school system I currently teach in is perceived to be. Parents literally move their families to this county for the public school system. Our test scores and graduation rateContinue reading “Testing…Testing…Testing…”
Students Not Numbers
When did students stop being students and become only numbers within our school systems? What or who allowed this to happen? Is it money? Is it arrogance? Is it politics? The answer is unfortunately yes to all of these reasons and more. When policy makers set standards which have to be achieved and schoolContinue reading “Students Not Numbers”
The Issue We Choose to Fight
Since my last post discussed the issue of school shootings I would like to comment on the nation wide student walkout which took place shortly after the Marjory Stoneman High School shooting. In some ways I would also like to link this back to my “Simple Things” series. The reason for this is myContinue reading “The Issue We Choose to Fight”
School Safety
I never thought I would fear going to work as a public high school teacher. Yet, there are days now when I consider taking a day off due to some event or tension that took place the day before at my school. I cringe when my students jump just because someone knocked on theContinue reading “School Safety”
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”
Public School Truth 