tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36252939.post5204472337803407615..comments2023-05-10T19:05:31.695-07:00Comments on Elementary Rat: Top Ten Reasons I'm Not Going to the Education Town Hall, Even Though It's a Free Vacation.E. Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09154146789130821482noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36252939.post-75898092142612437512010-09-26T07:40:30.427-07:002010-09-26T07:40:30.427-07:00I agree, and also...
I think that the idea that w...I agree, and also...<br /><br />I think that the idea that we all have to be Superpeople is destructive in the end. Why does Harlem Village Academies have 75% turnover? Because their teachers work twelve hour days. Teach for Americans burn out during their two years because that's the organizational ethic.<br /><br />Veteran teachers are better teachers, and you can't get veterans by overworking newbies. Besides, the idea that teachers at high-needs schools are Saving the Needy from Themselves needs to be fought.<br /><br />I'm not in this to save anyone, and the idea that I could (through, apparently, fancy school diplomas and the power of whiteness) is offensive. I am out to make my community an inclusive, diverse and just space by working in concert with it.E. Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09154146789130821482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36252939.post-73366671889825840992010-09-23T21:42:43.377-07:002010-09-23T21:42:43.377-07:00Not going and I don't want to participate in a...Not going and I don't want to participate in a parade that spits on me.<br /><br />I have plenty of Supermen and Superwomen in my own building-- why do I need the charter school version?kjthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200277507111578162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36252939.post-6897491417822487012010-09-22T23:46:51.040-07:002010-09-22T23:46:51.040-07:00Seriously? You're not going? NBC would SO regr...Seriously? You're not going? NBC would SO regret inviting you and that is in and of itself a reason YOU HAVE TO GO. <br /><br />There are so few people who actually realize we don't need to wait for Superman. <br /><br />I hope you will change your mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36252939.post-8012950001827356312010-09-21T13:32:55.784-07:002010-09-21T13:32:55.784-07:00I'm very sorry you won't be there to stir ...I'm very sorry you won't be there to stir things up since you are so articulate and you are speaking from direct experience. I'm afraid it's going to be a smug, one-side affair or that the person they get to be the counter won't be as outspoken and articulate as you.<br /><br />That said, I understand and respect your reasons. Waiting for Profiteers--nice. <br /><br />Re clothing purchases, I'm on a sad little budget myself, but I hope you find the bird print funnel neck dress anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com