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Yes Men say “No”. An accreditor tells the truth

Posted by educatedtodeath ⋅ April 30, 2013 ⋅ 1 Comment

Originally posted at educatedtodeath.com I was asked to sit on a panel of teachers to represent my school district during the accreditation process. I assume I was chosen because I am eager to speak in meetings and apparently speak well. This makes me think my administration has only enjoyed the sound of my voice and … Continue reading →

Sneaky Evaluators: Who Sent You, and Why are You Disrupting My Class?

Posted by educatedtodeath ⋅ September 17, 2012 ⋅ 3 Comments

Originally posted at educatedtodeath.com There is a constant stream of evaluators and academic “coaches” streaming through the classrooms at my school. They come in driving unreasonably nice cars, and always look like they just came from a designer boutique and then a full service salon. They look like blooming movie star hopefuls or just well … Continue reading →

Chairman Mao, the Lunchroom, and Teacher Talk?

Posted by educatedtodeath ⋅ April 30, 2012 ⋅ 20 Comments

Originally published at educatedtodeath.com A fellow teacher called me Mao Zedong at lunch the other day, and rather harshly too. This comment, though harsh was, from her point of view, warranted. We were in the lunchroom at the “teacher table” having our general lunchroom conversation. Teachers were discussing how the day was going, blowing off … Continue reading →