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A Furor Over Education

In Australia there’s a bit of a furor going on at present because of a new website the government has instituted. The website has teachers outraged, as it aims to give a picture of the school and a rating of its performance when compared with other schools. Parents on the other hand, have been logging on trying to find out how their child’s school rates. The problem that concerns some people, and I admit to having some feelings about this too, is that if the school is rated below average it tends to cast a blight on that school, the … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: May 19-25

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School is out!! The last two weeks have been wild and the last few days have been chaos! I am glad for the break and ready to get back to blogging at Families.com. Summer should allow for many more discussions. Sunday, May 20 Update on My Weekend I recently attended field day with my nieces at a school in Nashville. The day was very enjoyable. It was nice to see things from a school visitor’s perspective and spend time with my family. Monday, May 21 Perks of Public Education: N = Nurses Nurses have not always been a part of … Continue reading →

Concerns of Public Education: P = Parents

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Yesterday, I discussed parents as being a perk to public education. Today, I would like to move to the opposite end of the spectrum. Parents can also be a concern for education. Some parents actually cause more undesired behaviors than the children do. We have parents at our school, not from my room thankfully, that insist on not following the rules. The rule broken could basically be about anything. Some parents just feel that they are an exception to everything. Some parents will not follow the traffic flow and rules for dropping off and picking up their child. Other parents … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: April 28 – May 4

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I hope that you have enjoyed this week in education here at Families.com. Summer break is just around the corner and I am very excited! Check back each week for educational activities to complete with your child this summer! Saturday, April 28 Concerns of Public Education: A = Attitude Teachers often do not get the recognition and credit that they deserve. In my community, teachers are not held in high regards such as doctors or lawyers. The attitude toward the importance of teachers needs to improve. Sunday, April 29 Perks of Public Education: B = Beginning Teaching is a wonderful … Continue reading →

Perks of Public Education: E = Emerging Readers

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Today, I will address one of the perks of teaching public education. This perk mainly applies to my current kindergarten position. When I taught eighth grade, I did not have the enjoyment of it. My perk today is E for emerging readers. One of the best things about teaching kindergarten is teaching students to read. The children are very eager and excited to learn to read. I love to see a child’s eyes sparkle as he/she reads his/her very first book. Toddlers often pretend to read the words in books. However by kindergarten, most students realize that they are not … Continue reading →

Concerns of Public Education: C= Consequence

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So far I have listed attitude toward education and blame as concerns of public education. Today I would like to add consequences to that list. In today’s society teachers often have a difficult time with behavior. Behavior often worsens due to lack of significant consequences. Most states have placed a ban on corporal punishment. The states that still allow corporal punishment leave the choice to parents. Most parents are against it. I am not an advocate of corporal punishment. I would feel very uneasy about others spanking my children. However, I fear that the banning of corporal punishment is only … Continue reading →

Concerns of Public Education: B = Blame

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I love working with children in the public education system. However, like with all jobs, there are days that stress me out. With the letter B, I would like to discuss one term that usually upsets me to no end- blame. Some parents are quick to blame all of their child’s troubles on everyone except who should be receiving it. They refuse to see that any responsibility could fall within their own child or their parenting skills. I have one child that continuously played too rough on the playground. He enjoyed hitting and kicking and grabbing other children. After sending … Continue reading →

Perks of Public Education: B = Beginning

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In continuation with my A to Z perks of public education, I would like to address the letter B. For me B stands for new beginning. Each August, I get a new beginning. Just when I feel that I am in great need of a break, it is time for summer. Summer break allows me to rejuvenate and get excited for the next school year. When I am dealing with a difficult child or parent, I know that they too are soon to pass and a new group of children and parents will be coming into my class. Of course … Continue reading →

Concerns of Public Education: A = Attitude

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This is my first article in a series of A to Z concerns of public education. I am very passionate about my job and would choose no other career. However there will always be imperfections and things that we would like to change. My first concern that I would like to address is the attitude of the general public in my community toward education. A is for attitude. In my area the attitude toward public education is not as supportive as I would like it to be. Actually it is not necessarily the attitude toward public education that is not … Continue reading →