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Sunday, 16 May 2010 |
YOU NEVER KNOW!
As a retired teacher from Norwalk, and residing in Fairfield, I don’t often run into my former students. But it is a real pleasure and a thrill run into someone who comes up and says: “Ms. Randeria, you may not remember me, but I am XYZ.” The person looks totally different from the one you had as a 12 or 14 year old kid, now with a beard or such. Also the circumstance where you encounter the former student can tell you a lot about how wonderfully mature and thoughtful they have become.
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Friday, 30 October 2009 |
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The Healthcare Debate
As a teacher, how many of us have heard the following from a student: “I’m sorry I don’t have my homework because last night we had to take my (fill in the blank) to the emergency room and we didn’t get back till late. I was too tired, didn’t get enough sleep.” Did you ever wonder why that person had to be taken to the ER and not to a doctor? Usually it’s because the family has no health coverage.
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Merit Pay or No Merit Pay |
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Thursday, 12 March 2009 |
President Obama recently suggested that as part of his educational reform he would like to see teachers earn merit pay. He argues that good teachers be awarded an extra compensation. On the surface of it, it sounds good! It works in business as it provides higher bonuses to workers who bring in more revenue or who outperform others.
What is wrong with this picture when applied to teachers?
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