Do you know what is right with education?
There are a lot of things that seem to be going wrong in
education, but there are still things that some schools are getting right. Things like schools that
still teach spelling and the fine art of handwriting, administrators that
aren’t afraid of getting out amongst the kids, or schools where respect is
still expected. What about the kid who loves to go to school to learn and the
teacher who loves to teach? Or the sound of laughter on a playground?
There are teachers that are getting it right. The teachers
who give 110%. I never believed that you could give 110% because 110% didn’t
exist. One hundred was as high as it went. But, I was wrong. So many go out of their way to make that
connection, to make sure that they are doing everything they can to help their
students succeed. They spend their own money, work for free, and carry the
burden of their students with them long after they have left the classroom. And, they have the trait of still knowing how
to be a kid.
And, let’s not forget those administrators that treat their
teachers like professionals. Administrators that know how to lead and know how
to follow. The ones that aren’t embarrassed when they don’t know an answer, and
have the confidence and courage to admit when they are wrong. Administrators that stand up for kids, even if it means standing up to parents. Administrators that tackle the
tough problems, but never let you know how tough it is.
I’m sure there are still some districts that put kids first,
while supporting their faculty and staff. They understand the fine balance
between teaching and learning and testing. Their staff is happy and appreciated
and their community is supportive of their schools.
Sometimes, we focus on the negative and forget about all
that is going right. Teachers do want change and unless you are a teacher, you
won’t understand that. It isn’t about higher wages or shorter days. It is about
respect and professionalism and doing what is best for kids. You see, at the end of the day, that is what it
is all about.
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