I Think there is a website to do That...a pretend fb. I'll check my laptop for the link asap.
This is an interesting take on the issue: http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=10446
Thinking about the stress those little kids have because of testing makes me so sad. And angry at the system too. I teach 6th grade, and those...
I agree that you shouldn't have to work extra. Our team is good about that too. The people withou kids have other things that make them busy and...
I feel so lucky to be on a team that knows we all take turns for all those extras. Also, the people with older kids just automatically understand...
I love this website: http://thewritestart.typepad.com/the_write_start/ and have used some of the ideas with my own kids... if I taught primary...
All the 6th grades start the year with crash at my school. Love that book!!
I agree with czacza. I know it is hard, but working from within makes the most sense. Out of curiosity, what do you disagree so strongly with? I...
I can't imagine not being able to go in whenever I want. I don't think it's fair to teachers to expect them to work in those kinds of time...
From an outside perspective, it seems like they are doing this for some other reason - i.e. the budget. I'd talk to someone more knowledgeable...
Oh - and it was totally heartbreaking to watch the kids NOT get into the charter schools.
I finally made myself watch it a few weeks ago. I think it was a lot of propaganda. I know that there are places in this country where the union...
I'm not sure how I feel about this discussion - but I do think that it is important to remember that most topics aren't black and white. I agree...
It is scary, for sure - but most people love the jump after they give it some time. I did my student teaching in 6th, then taught 2nd grade and...
Found the link! :-) http://www.smalltypes.com/2010/05/legos-make-poetry-fun.html
Ooooo lucky you! I want legos for my room. I saw an idea somewhere for Lego poetry... Where you put words on legos and then build poems. I will...
Wow. This is a 5 year old, right? Maybe 6? I wouldn't want my children in a school where they were suspended or charges were pressed in this kind...
It averages about 370 instructional time, 280 teaching time.
Sarge, that is so depressing.
That really sounds like a frustrating time you have already has with this teacher. I would feel the same way you seem to be feeling. I'm so sorry...
