- we have a tentative agreement with the district. The tough part is selling it to our members so that they understand that this is the best deal we are going to get. The reason it is a tough sell is because we (as in the teachers in our district) started going through a recession five years ago - many were hoping for more (myself included).
- Artist Girl enrolled in cosmetology school. I'll admit that visions of free haircuts, pedicures & manicures have danced through my head. She is loving it. We are getting close again which is the best gift ever.
- Today, I'm heading out to by Diane Ravitch's new book,
- The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education
. What is amusing to me is that all those people out there who LOVED Diane Ravitch when she was promoting school choice & testing have now turned against her.
- Guitar Teen graduates from high school in two weeks. By all reports, he is nervous about the end of being a kid and making the transition into adulthood. I believe that being 18 now as opposed to when I turned 18 is much tougher.
- I have three conferences that I have to attend this summer. Summer who?
- I was very disappointed that I not able to see Bossy. During her visit to the west coast we were in the midst of heavy negotiations which brought about the tentative agreement. I hope that next time she out here, I won't be so busy!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
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It's strange how, with more information and experience, people often change their minds--and are reviled for it. So, we're all supposed to stay fixed on what we originally thought with no chance of change or growth. It sounds like an interesting book!
I am interested to hear what you think of the book--I've heard her on NPR.
I'm glad you got what needed to be done, done.
re: the contract and expectations, I was having similar thoughts around some member communication I need to do regarding a big ed reform bill that passed up here in Washington. Is it great for our members? Oh golly no. Is it the best bill we could get, given the environment? Yeah, it really was. People don't really seem to get "It could have been worse", though, when the headline is "It's bad."
I never heard of Bossy before reading your blog. I AM sorry you missed it because I would have loved to have heard about it.
Nice work! I hope to read more of your blogs! :)
I love your blog! Few bloggers have the energy and love for blogging that you do...you actually put up a new post every day. Could you tell your teacher friends about a cool new website to help teachers survive in the classroom? It can be found at http://www.newteacherhelp.com
Thanks, and keep up the good work!
I work at a Middle School, and I nod my head in agreement as I read your posts....
Sorry to miss you too!
That book sounds interesting! I'm glad you're reconnecting with your daughter and congrats on your son's graduation!!
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