Thursday, May 25, 2006
The depression of may
The thing about the upcoming end of the year in schools is that it marks the end of your hopes and dreams. In October when things aren't going well you can sit back and say "It's ok, we're making a difference. One day we will finally get these kids on track." Once May rolls around though, it gets pretty obvious that the possible days when the kids can get it together are quickly coming to an end. Thus it is kind of depressing and it makes for a sad kind of apathy on the part of the teachers that is as obvious as the increased misbehavior on the part of the students. You hear stories of administrators stressing out about the behavior of the students in ways that they would let the kids slide earlier in the year. Teachers also turn to field trips, movies, and easily taught projects instead of breaking out huge lessons. Ok I have to go teach now.
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a wise man once said, "it's about progress not perfection." He had trouble believing it in his weaker moments and it had what can understatedly be called a negative affect, but the idea remiains with me strongly. There's no way that a classroom full of rebellious kids can be turned around, but it's possible that progress was made over the last year. Very possible. He also said something to the tone of, there's always ups and downs, but it helps to be working on your masterpiece. You are doing this. You chose, instead of a novel or a company's profit, some kids who would have a tough road, and you're working harder than anyone I know, at a better chosen masterpiece than any one I know. Love and respect my brother, keep battling.
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