If You can read this, thank a teacher!

[Nat]

The teacher who "taught" me to read was a horrible, mean, snippy, condescending woman who put me in a corner facing away from the class and told my parents she thought I belonged in special ed. Sooooooo, I'm afraid I don't feel hugely grateful to her.

But, I am hugely grateful for the vast majority of teachers I had growing up, and I am hugely grateful for the very important role they play in our society. I am sure being a teacher has its rewards, but even a mediocre teacher has applied her/himself greatly to the profession and has made many personal sacrifices in order to serve society.

So - many thanks. I sure hope Austin doesn't lay off a single teacher.

[Diva]

Originally Posted by Nat

The teacher who "taught" me to read was a horrible, mean, snippy, condescending woman who put me in a corner facing away from the class and told my parents she thought I belonged in special ed. Sooooooo, I'm afraid I don't feel hugely grateful to her.

But, I am hugely grateful for the vast majority of teachers I had growing up, and I am hugely grateful for the very important role they play in our society. I am sure being a teacher has its rewards, but even a mediocre teacher has applied her/himself greatly to the profession and has made many personal sacrifices in order to serve society.

So - many thanks. I sure hope Austin doesn't lay off a single teacher.

Ok, Nat, but You know what my point was...<smile> The mean and snipping condecending witch doesn't count....

And sadly, AISD will be laying off teachers....they say MOST of the layoffs are peripheral positions (aides, office personnel, etc.)...."most".

It is a sad day.....for whatEVER the reason......

[Mrs. Strutt]

Floridians have been battling Senate Bill 6, started by that train wreck, former governor Jeb Bush, which would have made it easier to fire teachers and linked their salaries/merit increases to student performance. Thank God Charlie Crist finally vetoed the damned thing last week after the huge uproar among Florida voters:

"The incredible outpouring of opposition by teachers, parents, students, superintendents, school boards and legislators has greatly influenced my decision today," Crist said.

We CAN make a difference if we do raise our voices and get involved.