Just AskPosted by Barb on March 31, 2010
Whether you are new to teaching or just new to a school, there will come a time when you don’t know what to do. It might be a form that needs to be filled out, database to be accessed, or place to find materials. So, if you don’t know what to do, ask for help. [...]
FLORIDA SB6: Education is NOT a BusinessPosted by Marsha on March 28, 2010
I am a Florida teacher. The passing of Bill SB6 has left me speechless. I feel like I’ve been punched in the gut and still can’t catch my breath. WHEN will educators be asked to take part in the decision making process? When will politicians understand that education is not a business. A business can [...]
I’ll Tell You Where to Stick Teacher Merit PayPosted by Marsha on March 24, 2010
This whole idea about merit pay is making me sick. Believe me, there is not a teacher out there that wouldn’t like to make more money, but why do “they” think that money is the best way to motivate teachers to do a better job?
None of us went into teaching for the money, but [...]
Which is better in a teacher? Ability or Passion?Posted by Kira on March 17, 2010
Last week at my personal blog, I related some frustration about what it means to be an art teacher in my county right now. I also talked about what it really MEANS to be an art teacher. I am certified to teach all ages, K-12, and all art subjects- from drawing and painting, to AP [...]
Limiting Exposure Is Not Always a Good ThingPosted by Barb on March 10, 2010
Since when is it not a good idea to raise the bar in our classrooms? Well, I ask this question because I believe we need to expose students to concepts even though they might not be totally ready for them.
See, it all started when I sat in a meeting with a couple of elementary math [...]
Remembering the Good Times of TeachingPosted by Barb on March 3, 2010
Last week I meet two of my dearest teacher friends for our annual luncheon. Unlike me, they have both retired from education. We started reminiscing about the technology conferences we attended, the integration of technology into our school, and our years of lunches in the lounge.
One of our favorite stories is when we took our [...]
