It is usually a good feeling that accompanies a “congratulatory” note from someone in a position of authority who recognizes hard work and accomplishment, especially in a field that constantly measures performance in such an arbitrary fashion. School performance grades were released by DPI this week and quick to point out any “successes” that could … Continue reading “Emptiness” – Concerning the State Superintendent’s Words on School Performance Grades
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Remembering Rodney Ellis – He Would Tell Us to Keep Fighting For Public Schools
I believe Rodney Ellis would be proud of us. While it has almost been a year to the day that we lost this leader, father, and tireless public school advocate, there is still his unmistakable presence among us here in North Carolina. Think of all that has occurred in this last year with the continued … Continue reading Remembering Rodney Ellis – He Would Tell Us to Keep Fighting For Public Schools
Mark Johnson, Those “Dreamers” Are Our Students. Speak Up For Them.
“We are blessed beyond measure to be citizens of the United States, the only nation ever to have a dream named after it. No matter who you are, your background, your neighborhood, or your race; you should be able to go to school, work hard, and reach your American Dream. More of the same cannot … Continue reading Mark Johnson, Those “Dreamers” Are Our Students. Speak Up For Them.
The North Carolina General Assembly’s Greatest Fear – A Well-Educated General Public
(1) General and uniform system: term. The General Assembly shall provide by taxation and otherwise for a general and uniform system of free public schools, which shall be maintained at least nine months in every year, and wherein equal opportunities shall be provided for all students. – NC State Constitution. There is one thing that the … Continue reading The North Carolina General Assembly’s Greatest Fear – A Well-Educated General Public
Happy Labor Day – Items of the Week for August 27 – Sept. 3
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“Everybody Hurts” – Prioritizing Mental Health In High Schools With Some R.E.M.
Everybody hurts. Sometimes. Teach for twenty years in public high schools and you become entrenched in the lives of young people. Thousands of them. Literally thousands. If you take the avocation of being a teacher seriously, then that investment in young people is not confined to the four walls of a classroom and not restricted … Continue reading “Everybody Hurts” – Prioritizing Mental Health In High Schools With Some R.E.M.
First Day Back to School, 2017 – Day 4,141– An Open Letter to Teachers
Tomorrow begins my 13th year at my current school, the Home of the Titans. Tomorrow begins my 20th year of teaching – three schools so far. Hope I stay at my current school the rest of my career. Tomorrow is my 4,141st day in high school as a student and teacher (non-workdays) That does not … Continue reading First Day Back to School, 2017 – Day 4,141– An Open Letter to Teachers
It’s My Birthday; I’ll Lesson Plan If I Want To – Items of the Week for August 20-26.
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Welcome Back to School 2017-2018 – Mark Johnson’s Empty Video Address
With a new school year starting in North Carolina, it usually is customary for leaders of school systems and individual schools to offer words of encouragement and support to teachers to help inaugurate classes. State Superintendent Mark Johnson offered his first “Welcome Back to School” video to teachers this past week, and while it seems … Continue reading Welcome Back to School 2017-2018 – Mark Johnson’s Empty Video Address
“Neighborly, Noble, and Nice” – The TITANic Standard That is Jim Coghill
It does happen fairly often. Standing in a grocery store or other retail venue in the Triad area, someone will look at my garb, see that I am affiliated with West Forysth and comment that he/she went to West. Many ask if there are still certain teachers still at West or if I may have … Continue reading “Neighborly, Noble, and Nice” – The TITANic Standard That is Jim Coghill
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