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[> [> Re: TN Educ. Reform ... -- BC, 12:29:46 03/06/11 Sun

- knowing that there are so many teachers who visit here, I was kinda hoping to hear some responses from "veterans" in education like yourself Heather.

I'm somewhat apprehensive, but I guess you could say I've "come to far to turn back now"!

And, although I haven't entered the "teaching arena" just yet ...
I can kinda relate to what you are sayin' ...
- because even in driving a school bus, there's so much more involved than sitting in the seat, driving down the highway and arriving at the appointed destination on time.
- BC

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[> [> [> Re: TN Educ. Reform ... -- JennOK, 16:58:41 03/07/11 Mon

I too have taught for many years and am concerned with how education and educators are being singled out. We are a small district and are having to cut about half a million out of the budget. I am also on negotiations and get to hear how we teachers make too much, need to have benefits reduced etc. I am also concerned about being evaluated on exams my students are required to take. I can control my instruction , but I cannot control so many factors in their lives that will effect their scores. One of the tests we take is also self adjusting as they take it so I have no clue what questions or set of questions they received on the test for me to alter my instruction. I also struggle with our "standards" that are based on that assessment. Needless to say when I went to my chiro. this week I did some emotional release and am trying to do some meditation and positive affirmations since I am really stressed and find myself more in a negative state of mind. Esp. since we in Iowa are right by all the stuff going on in Wisconsin and similar legislation is in Iowa too. I could go on and on BC. I am excited you are going through the steps to be an educator (learning facilitator), but it is definitely a changing atmosphere right now.

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[> [> [> Re: TN Educ. Reform ... -- BC, 20:01:35 03/08/11 Tue

I appreciate your response Jenn!
You made some excellent points!
And, I agree ...
when it comes time for testing ...
- there are so many factors involved in the outcome and final scores they receive.
- BC

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