tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6286024989073514983.post8733691508284444893..comments2023-05-31T04:11:58.328-05:00Comments on Rawrahs... Shouting into the Abyss: I'll Take Blaming The Victim For $1000 Alex! -OR- Rmoney Finds Ass With Both LipsRehctawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995444077162800445noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6286024989073514983.post-39168568088575454092012-09-14T01:59:08.556-05:002012-09-14T01:59:08.556-05:00These scandals at schools across America have repe...These scandals at schools across America have repeated for decades:<br />The out-of-date textbooks, far more than 30 pupils per classroom, teachers paying for supplies WITH THEIR OWN money. Add to that the removal of recess, gymnastics and art, which studies show adversely<br />impact student performance.<br /><br />The Rahm-enacted longer school day does nothing to restore these needed programs. One teacher has blogged that there is one hour <br />of reading and writing, NOT an hour of each. <br /><br />Karen Lewis of the CTU, however,despite her feistiness, isn't a particularly compelling, articulate rep for the<br />teachers or students--where's what we need, great skill at all levels/layers of this complex <br />scenario?<br /><br />I wish everyone the best of luck, because we face the maelstrom.amber ladeirahttp://amberladeira.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6286024989073514983.post-38197782564267684932012-09-11T12:34:13.145-05:002012-09-11T12:34:13.145-05:00you're 100% correct. every teacher i ever met...you're 100% correct. every teacher i ever met was more concerned about their students learning conditions than their paycheck. truly an unappreciated, grueling gig. zachary kleinhttp://www.zacharykleinonline.comnoreply@blogger.com