tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post2634517014855691653..comments2024-03-05T22:39:25.721-05:00Comments on DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: I Have to Stop Reading Diane Ravitch's Blog!Lisa Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14289525703981289695noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-3799402089060220142012-08-05T21:36:57.881-04:002012-08-05T21:36:57.881-04:00We have to be aware of what's going on because...We have to be aware of what's going on because some people think elementary school children can learn simply by following a computer program and Skyping with a teacher somewhere. This may work for a few, but I can think of more who would have their big brother doing their work if necessary. I fear outsourcing in the next 10 years. So I stay on top of stuff, and separate what IS from what MAY Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-83865163299707036932012-07-02T11:43:10.779-04:002012-07-02T11:43:10.779-04:00Thanks Lucinda! And I agree, "at the very lea...Thanks Lucinda! And I agree, "at the very least, get informed!"Lisa Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289525703981289695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-62138935825871736122012-07-02T11:39:15.548-04:002012-07-02T11:39:15.548-04:00What a refreshing call to action or to at the very...What a refreshing call to action or to at the very least get informed about the issues and start deciding where you stand! I will definitely be following Diane from here on out!<br /><br />Luci<br />7th and 8th MS Religion Teacher<br />anotherdayinthesilvermines.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839032907321818960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-67430662549749804362012-06-30T07:46:22.528-04:002012-06-30T07:46:22.528-04:00NJH wake up and look around you. As someone with a...NJH wake up and look around you. As someone with actual living breathing children in public schools, there is not alot of positive to go around. My daughter lost the entire last quarter of 9th grade to the various tests now required. Class sizes are rising because more money is being shoved to charters. The teachers' pay and collective bargaining rights have been cut, here in Florida by as Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-70765505916264781212012-06-24T21:47:04.617-04:002012-06-24T21:47:04.617-04:00Lisa, I agree with you on Diane's choice to fo...Lisa, I agree with you on Diane's choice to focus on the negativity. However, her vehemence is rooted in her need to take responsibility for past policy and educational philosophy choices she made (which she admits). Given the negative tone of education of present, I just do not believe that further negativity will negate its reality in our lives--only exacerbates it. Nonetheless, action is NJHhttp://nhill8.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-17974499213110690192012-06-24T21:04:42.176-04:002012-06-24T21:04:42.176-04:00@NJH Thanks for sharing NJH! There are enough peop...@NJH Thanks for sharing NJH! There are enough people out there who talk about the positive in education. However, I think Diane has chosen purposely to highlight the negativity that has invaded public education. We need to be informed! As for me, I find hope every day I walk into my classroom.:)Lisa Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289525703981289695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-1044515726346782602012-06-24T20:45:27.551-04:002012-06-24T20:45:27.551-04:00As a teacher, I don't live my life with my hea...As a teacher, I don't live my life with my head in the sand, but at the same time I can't become entrenched in negativity. In this life, we have to choose our battles. And the battle I choose is to shed what's going on right in education. It is my hope that positivity will overshadow the horror that has become the world of education. I know what I'm saying is just as equally NJHhttp://nhill8.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-84963916460305479842012-06-24T18:58:37.519-04:002012-06-24T18:58:37.519-04:00I thank you all for what you do to keep us informe...I thank you all for what you do to keep us informed! @Diane, I will keep reading, clenched stomach and all! If we're not informed, anything can be done to us!Lisa Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289525703981289695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-75369804824372360522012-06-21T21:10:22.809-04:002012-06-21T21:10:22.809-04:00To Anonymouse who got into trouble. As you have f...To Anonymouse who got into trouble. As you have figured out, don't use your school system e-mail BUT begin collecting personal e-mails and phone numbers now so you can join the rapidly growing number of educators and parents who ARE becoming aware of the destruction being wrought upon public education. <br /><br />I encourage everyone to put on their boots and join the grassroots campaign Lee Barrios, M.Ed., NBCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412216853288886224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-61341051699279840472012-06-19T21:57:55.354-04:002012-06-19T21:57:55.354-04:00I have gotten into trouble-administrator meetings,...I have gotten into trouble-administrator meetings, letters in my file, etc. . . in my school for sending information about the current educational deform movement out to the staff. It's okay to send out all kinds of other crap-someone's selling a car, a baby shower notification, pictures of their new dog, but if you send something that is half way intelligent about what is happening in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-89524205783393374402012-06-18T18:33:29.046-04:002012-06-18T18:33:29.046-04:00Diane Ravitch and her vision for education needs t...Diane Ravitch and her vision for education needs to be a part of more and more conversations regarding our schools. As a Wisconsin educator, this past year has been eye opening to say the least. What is unique with my experiences is that I have been in different districts all over Southeastern Wisconsin. No matter what school building or grade level, rural or urban, there is this dark cloud C. Mariehttp://www.artistsrallyingtogether.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-75037949679516239852012-06-18T13:35:10.969-04:002012-06-18T13:35:10.969-04:00I do definitely know what you mean by educators no...I do definitely know what you mean by educators not knowing what is going on in education and the reform agendas. It sickens me, but I keep plugging away at trying to communicate with them in ways that I can! We must all do that! There are days I get sooooo frustrated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647462454723044848.post-55901441816936073092012-06-18T11:44:09.338-04:002012-06-18T11:44:09.338-04:00Whew! I'm glad you plan to keep reading my blo...Whew! I'm glad you plan to keep reading my blog! I am glad you are hearing from teachers in other districts and states. Teachers need to know what is happening and discover that what is happening in their state is part of a national movement. <br />Please tell your friends and colleagues to read the blog too!<br />Diane RavitchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com