Frustrated with the state of education, a high school teacher challenges you to explore whatas actually happening in schools across America. Why are our students failing? Itas a combination of many factors. Teachers are supposed to be classroom instructors, counselors, parents, and disciplinarians. Administrators are often more concerned with upward mobility than the education of students. Unions are protective of everyone, including incompetent teachers. Politicians enact new legislation for posterityas sake. Parents and students are not being held accountable for non-performance. Teacheras Turn: Speaking Out poses questions based on real life situations and frustrations occurring in our nation Is classrooms, school sites, and district offices. The author answers questions to critical issues in our schools based on over 10 years of experience and knowledge. Included are qQuestions to Consider, q a challenge for readers to re-create our educational system. America needs realistic options for our students, teachers, administrators, schools. Politicians should not be making decisions about our educational system. Itas time teachers start speaking out!With the push to make sure all K-12 students are meeting the state standards in math, English, social science, and science there isna#39;t ... Those classes were very successful and my students graduated from high school with some basic life knowledge. With the introduction of NCLB, Race to the Top, pacing guides, and standardized testing teachers just dona#39;t have the time to teach the need-to-knows of life.
Title | : | Teacher's Turn: Speaking Out |
Author | : | Katrina Johnson Leon |
Publisher | : | Xlibris Corporation - 2010-12-07 |
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