As teachers we are aware of the number of free programs that children receive. Probably more aware than the general public. I've had mixed feelings about some of these programs for some time. I know I'm a throwback to ancient times, but it is my tax dollars (and yours) that keep ...
The first loser is pretty obvious. The child. Children may think that they have the best parents ever when they don't have to do chores or have any rules to obey, but ultimately, they are the biggest loser of all. They are robbed of the safety of structure and guidelines. They are ...
That sounds like a silly question. Who doesn't need or want higher pay? But I can't help but wonder if more qualified people would choose teaching as a career if the pay was more competitive. Notice I said qualified because without this adjective the answer would be ...
Time is ticking. Literally. It is almost time to greet those smiling faces at the door. And I want a lesson to knock their socks off. Figuratively. So, I'm on the search. What will it be? What will create a lasting impression? What will make them forget summer and get excited ...
It takes patience to be a teacher. I mean, not only do we give student's wait time, we also remain calm in emergencies and in a variety of stressful situations. But those are easy compared to the patience required to sit through meetings. I've been in before school meetings. ...
