DISQUS

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Cool Cat Teacher Blog: What's Worth Fighting for in Your School?

  • Luke · 1 year ago
    You might enjoy this post from a couple of years ago in my blog.

    http://lukeallen.blogspot.com/2005/10/sometimes-they-remember-darndest.html#links

  • Mary Ann · 1 year ago
    You know what I wish? I wish that somehow we could find a way to recognize the teachers that ask that question, say no, and actually move on in some way. Teachers who recognize that burnout has cost them effectiveness (whether within the profession or in the school) and move on before it becomes obvious to the rest of the staff, their students and the community. That it doesn't seem like such a failure. Of course I am bringing all kinds of personal baggage to this, but I am moving on from my site and I feel guilty, like I failed because the answer isn't yes anymore.
    But I am with you that I wish more teachers truly asked and answered that question and acted on the answer.
  • Frank's Blog · 1 year ago
    Give your bones a rest. Lots more work to do. Great inspirational post for personal reflection, sharing, empathy and recharging. We are not alone.

    Thanks, Frank

  • loonyhiker · 1 year ago
    Great post! My answer was yes but I still retired. I reached a point in my career where I think I can fight more effectively since I retired. I am not working at any school so now I have the freedom to speak up honestly about directions I feel we should be going. (Luckily, I also have time to also do research on strategies and technology that I did not have while teaching.)
  • Robin Ellis · 1 year ago
    Vicki I agree with you we all need someone to go to between rounds. We do have to be well prepared to fight for what we feel is best for students even if others are content to do things the same way they have always done them, to teach the way they were taught. I am here to stretch the thinking of others even if they don't want to walk the same road. I am here to support those teachers who do feel they can make a difference when they deviate from the norm who make the effort to inspire and challenge their students. Thanks for the post, it is a great one.
  • Luke · 1 year ago
    Alright, let's try this again with a shortened link!

    http://snurl.com/21jvb

  • James Christensen · 1 year ago
    Every change cycle goes through the "trough of chaos" before it becomes part of the system. Things get harder before they get easier.