tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849555574655148882.post2812057540329660336..comments2010-01-07T19:02:36.550-08:00Comments on Adversaries and Friends: RIFUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849555574655148882.post-42388528806976419462009-04-10T06:46:00.000-07:002009-04-10T06:46:00.000-07:00I'm still there and intend on being there for a lo...I'm still there and intend on being there for a long time.witticism herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789546487929407951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849555574655148882.post-64929216971000606462009-04-09T10:40:00.000-07:002009-04-09T10:40:00.000-07:00Yes, Katy, and turn their heads denying it doesn't...Yes, Katy, and turn their heads denying it doesn't affect learning. Every teacher knows better.<BR/><BR/>Having taught in this ostrich-laden state for thirty years, I've done my share of picketing, writing letters, standing outside the capitol. <BR/><BR/>This state is in the top 5 for penal spending and bottom for ed. spending. Am I the only one who can connect these dots? <BR/><BR/>I feel pain for those teachers leaving this profession (and they won't come back) but even more for those who will continue to fight the fight and try their hardest to "shut the door and teach." It is still the noblest, soul-nourishing work toward a greater society. <BR/><BR/>Keiko, we need ya. Hope you can hang in.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827943853163153415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849555574655148882.post-14705401693940770512009-04-09T06:18:00.000-07:002009-04-09T06:18:00.000-07:00What's the plan when they lay off all those teache...What's the plan when they lay off all those teachers? Just fill the classrooms more?Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638512029401567876noreply@blogger.com