I challenge you to find one person who likes standardized testing. That person cannot be someone who profits from said testing. Neither teacher, nor parent, nor student supports these tests. Administrators don't either, but they'll never admit that to you. The feds have their … [Read more...] about Opting Out
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The Best Kind of Stories – Wordless Wednesday
More Testing for 8 Year Olds in NC
It's no secret what I think about standardized testing. Testing, testing companies, and ed reformers are killing education. They are sucking the joy out of learning and teaching. No longer do we value children's curiosity, imagination, creativity, and joy. Those who claim to care … [Read more...] about More Testing for 8 Year Olds in NC
Volunteering with Kids
I volunteer at Deal's school every week. I have been in both my sons' classrooms every week since they started school. I do what I can, though it's not much. I want to do more. Being around children who are eager, imaginative, and curious is just the magical jolt to my week that … [Read more...] about Volunteering with Kids
I SPOKE OUT for NC Teachers
Here I am doing my thing. My speech is below. Teacher Stacy Eleczko giving us a glimpse into the life of a teacher. Yevonne Brannon firing up the crowd in support of teachers. My sons’ teachers spend more time with them each day than I … [Read more...] about I SPOKE OUT for NC Teachers
NC Teacher SPEAK OUT 11/4 at Noon
There's something rotten to the core in North Carolina. Help me understand why there is so much contempt for teachers these days. I don't see business folks and politicians lining up to spend time in a classroom. Sure, they read a story to a rapt kindergarten class while … [Read more...] about NC Teacher SPEAK OUT 11/4 at Noon
