Are we killing the spirit of teachers? Over and over we hear the phrase, "Teachers just want to teach", so why are they not being allowed to teach. What is stopping them? Rules, guidelines, standards, evaluations, meetings, expectations, challenges, fewer supplies, ...
How do you feel about not being able to help your students during end-of-year testing? I know how I feel. Awful. I know what I think about this rule. It stinks! All year long we play the nurturing, helpful adult that our kids can turn to for advice, guidance, suggestions, and instructions, ...
I'm really going to stick my foot in my mouth on this one, but it needs to be said. Discipline is an issue because responsible adults allow it to be an issue. We are raising a generation of entitled children that won't be able to face life's realities or accept rejection. Give ...
Teaching is the loneliest profession (or is it?). Teachers spend hours in the company of little people. They are often the only adult that they see until recess or lunch. Then they spend their plan (if they are fortunate to have one) preparing lessons and marking papers ...
