Teachable Moments
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Agitate the System
Recently, I attended a conference and participated as a workshop presenter. During the general session and lunch, a very influential and well-respected administrator spoke to the crowd of approximately 300 people. The audience included administrators, teachers, parents, students and community representatives.
At the forefront of everyone's mind is the drastic cuts that are plaguing the educational system in California. It is a national dilemma, but Los Angeles Unified School District's Superintendent just announced a lay off of almost 6,000 workers!
Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to work and they certainly don't deserve to lose their jobs when they are performing their duties optimally.
This great administrative leader declared with the utmost urgency and intensity that we all need to "agitate the system". It cannot simply be a "business as usual" tide in American education. It's time to stand up and be heard!
We can make powerful changes on behalf of our children if we question and challenge the status quo. Decision makers must give an account for the policies that impede the academic achievement of our students.
Who will be the voice in the wilderness to cry out and speak up?
Take a stand!
Get involved in your local school and community! Your voice is powerful!
Agitate the System!
At the forefront of everyone's mind is the drastic cuts that are plaguing the educational system in California. It is a national dilemma, but Los Angeles Unified School District's Superintendent just announced a lay off of almost 6,000 workers!
Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to work and they certainly don't deserve to lose their jobs when they are performing their duties optimally.
This great administrative leader declared with the utmost urgency and intensity that we all need to "agitate the system". It cannot simply be a "business as usual" tide in American education. It's time to stand up and be heard!
We can make powerful changes on behalf of our children if we question and challenge the status quo. Decision makers must give an account for the policies that impede the academic achievement of our students.
Who will be the voice in the wilderness to cry out and speak up?
Take a stand!
Get involved in your local school and community! Your voice is powerful!
Agitate the System!