tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366888680906553455.post8502518719693434184..comments2024-02-15T02:50:39.841-06:00Comments on Organized Chaos: Not EnoughMs Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09664190928079250983noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366888680906553455.post-78697968144202895532012-09-30T21:31:52.413-05:002012-09-30T21:31:52.413-05:00Thanks Mrs. C. It's a weird difficult time fo...Thanks Mrs. C. It's a weird difficult time for teachers - for education in general.<br /><br />Becky - Budgets are so tight and they keep looking to cut cut cut -- the tricky thing about reimbursement is that it is often limited to certain pre-picked conferences and only subs (maybe) are covered. Gas, entry fees, or anything else often are not covered. It is also amazing how expensive teaching conferences are since teachers don't have a lot of extra cash.... <br /><br />Ms Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664190928079250983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366888680906553455.post-74300763616655515002012-09-30T19:44:37.279-05:002012-09-30T19:44:37.279-05:00I agree whole-heartedly! I'm so glad fates bro...I agree whole-heartedly! I'm so glad fates brought you to our building....you are awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366888680906553455.post-87041022671193815982012-09-22T18:33:29.026-05:002012-09-22T18:33:29.026-05:00can you get any type of reimbursement for conferen...can you get any type of reimbursement for conferences/workshops? Mrs. C brings up a good point that many people on the outside probably don't realize when criticizing teachers...how often do "specials" teachers forgo that kind of stuff because they hate to leave their students with a sub who can't really lead their subject area?Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499586063507996703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366888680906553455.post-61841532777649500532012-09-22T07:10:32.760-05:002012-09-22T07:10:32.760-05:00I too can't afford to go to workshops/conferen...I too can't afford to go to workshops/conferences due to the (what I think is) high price of registration! I looked at my state conference prices and decided that the price was not worth the drive, gas and time away from my classroom(so sad). You inspire your students every day with your enthusiasm for your profession! I have found after many years that we leave an impression on them when we don't even realize it. It may be a project they loved or an artist/medium you helped them discover or some small gesture you made. After 25 years I have had more than one former student come back and say thank you for... These are very trying times in education. Teachers are being criticized right and left, corporate leaders/politicians think they know how to teach our students better than we do and we are assessing the creativity out of everything! This year more than ever I am juggling how to assess my students in a way that makes the district/state happy and emphasize to my students that their creative effort is more important than the "grade". I want them to enjoy the process and explore creatively, not worry about what grade they are going to get! Great thought provoking post!Mrs. Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01750438627381465213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366888680906553455.post-38654279237870505942012-09-21T21:31:15.797-05:002012-09-21T21:31:15.797-05:00Thanks for the book idea, Hip Waldorf. I feel sad ...Thanks for the book idea, Hip Waldorf. I feel sad you aren't able to go to conferences or take classes, I think it would really reinvigorate you, but it's not necessary. You have the passion, you always have! Now you can get creative in keeping it alive. Talk to an old colleague, buddy, mentor, find inspiration everywhere and the passion will flow. I agree with you and it's ok to daydream. Once something clicks (and it will) you will be reunited with your passion for teaching. I promise! Jessicahttp://www.theartofed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366888680906553455.post-36143829897620835752012-09-21T12:26:18.890-05:002012-09-21T12:26:18.890-05:00There is a new book by Hanna Rosin, called "T...There is a new book by Hanna Rosin, called "The End of Men: And The Rise of Women" that is getting a lot of press right now and positive reviews. She discusses the current transition in the way women are viewed in the work world. You might get some ideas from reading the book, I just ordered a copy based on an excerpt in the October Elle magazine.<br /><br />I have 3 education degrees and have offered to help in various academic way in my school, but my principal can only see me inside the "art box"...and as art teachers we tend to see "outside the box" on many issues. I have come to realize a high percentage of people feel safer in the box and therefore do not see themselves as change agents.<br /><br />There was an article in Monday's ASCD newsletter that described an area in one western state where parents are refusing to have their children participate in academic testing. It is this parent energy that may be the way the status quo gets changed. It feels like teachers are not heard except through their unions, and as we have learned from Chicago, unions appear to be loosing negotiation power.HipWaldorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05923220344148654741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366888680906553455.post-17233212900311519152012-09-21T10:48:28.440-05:002012-09-21T10:48:28.440-05:00Thanks Nellie Mae. I am glad I am not the only on...Thanks Nellie Mae. I am glad I am not the only one with feelings of wanting to do more, but not sure exactly how to it.Ms Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664190928079250983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366888680906553455.post-41091237293937897842012-09-21T10:41:44.401-05:002012-09-21T10:41:44.401-05:00I love this post. I know exactly how you feel beca...I love this post. I know exactly how you feel because I have felt that way often. I'm enjoying getting caught up on your blog posts: great stuff!!Nellie Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075085958362460963noreply@blogger.com