tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post7098076321323639838..comments2024-03-08T00:17:09.224-08:00Comments on The Daily Grind: State of the Union: The more things change, the more they stay the sameMr. McNamarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03062641578010808106noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-6535276619323023212011-10-16T20:10:38.350-07:002011-10-16T20:10:38.350-07:00i think student promoted by age is more appropriat...i think student promoted by age is more appropriate rather than from performance... we need to build their character too, not only grade..<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://codeinecoughsyrup.info" rel="nofollow">Codeine Cough Syrup</a><br /><a href="http://clonazepamvsxanax.info" rel="nofollow">Clonazepam vs Xanax</a><br /><a href="http://tipsmalampertama.tips-tips.info" rel="nofollow">tips malam pertama</a><br /><a href="http://malampertama.tips-tips.info" rel="nofollow">malam pertama</a><br /><a href="http://malampertamapengantin.tips-tips.info" rel="nofollow">malam pertama pengantin</a><br /><a href="http://kisahmalampertama.tips-tips.info" rel="nofollow">kisah malam pertama</a><br /><a href="http://ceritamalampertama.tips-tips.info" rel="nofollow">cerita malam pertama</a><br /><a href="http://pengalamanmalampertama.tips-tips.info" rel="nofollow">pengalaman malam pertama</a><br /><a href="http://ceritalucumalampertama.tips-tips.info" rel="nofollow">cerita lucu malam pertama</a><br /><a href="http://madukhaula.info" rel="nofollow">madu khaula</a><br /><a href="http://percocet-5-325.info" rel="nofollow">percocet 5 325</a><br /><a href="http://vicodin-5-500.info" rel="nofollow">vicodin 5 500</a><br /><a href="http://antique-bird-cages.info" rel="nofollow">antique bird cages</a><br /><a href="http://maytag-dishwasher-parts.info" rel="nofollow">maytag dishwasher parts</a><br /><a href="http://headboards-for-queenbeds.info" rel="nofollow">headboards for queenbeds</a><br /><a href="http://gedryerparts.info" rel="nofollow">ge dryer parts</a><br /><a href="http://gedishwasherparts.info" rel="nofollow">ge dishwasher parts</a><br /><a href="http://ativan-vs-xanax.info/ativan-vs-xanax" rel="nofollow">ativan vs xanax</a><br /><a href="http://klonopins.info/klonopin-vs-xanax" rel="nofollow">klonopin vs xanax</a><br /><a href="http://lorazepam-vs-xanax.info/lorazepam-vs-xanax" rel="nofollow">lorazepam vs xanax</a><br /><a href="http://zoloftweightgain.info" rel="nofollow">zoloft weight gain</a><br /><a href="http://phentermineresults.info" rel="nofollow">phentermine results</a><br /><a href="http://nexium-coupon.info" rel="nofollow">nexium coupon</a><br /><a href="http://advantixfordogs.info" rel="nofollow">advantix for dogs</a>vicodin 5 500 mg dosagehttp://vicodin-5-500.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-46879457258787711582011-02-05T03:51:10.646-08:002011-02-05T03:51:10.646-08:00Dr. Pezz, I agree. The rhetoric was for the campa...Dr. Pezz, I agree. The rhetoric was for the campaign trail. I wonder whether local control is in the best interest of all students. When funding is based on a town-by-town basis, education inequality will always exist based on demographics. However, complete federal control has serious drawbacks as well.Mr. McNamarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062641578010808106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-39699708861170701712011-02-05T03:48:07.940-08:002011-02-05T03:48:07.940-08:00Wow! Anon the second is concerned about my logic a...Wow! Anon the second is concerned about my logic and weak language skills, yet offers no evidence to support his or her claim--with the exception of the tongue in cheek "pundancy." <br />The best part, though, is anon the second's misuse of the very language he or she is defending. For instance, anon the second writes, "I must say, though, give the attitude that permeates your blog entries...." Oops! I think you meant to write, "...given the attitude...." <br />Where is my logic flawed? In our country, status and monetary compensation are closely tied together. We pay our senators and representatives 174,000.00 a year. They have status in this country. These men and women do not have to be well-educated, only wealthy enough or connected enough to dupe their constituents. <br />Additionaly, anon the second, and VT Teacher, as I wrote in the post, I am not one to typically complain about teaher pay. But an honest look at teacher compensation, especially the disparity between many of the suburban scales and urban or rural scales, would show that not all teachers are well-compensated. <br />The title of the blog is not an indication of discontent with my profession--simply read the blurb which follows the title.<br />And yes, let me define 'enough' for a public servant who is "nation buiding" according to our president. I'd like to make enough to send my two children to pre-school, pay my mortgage, heat my house, afford my taxes, pay for my cars and the gas required....and once in awhile, afford to actually do something other than work during my summer "vacation." <br />And yes, anon the second,sometimes I do whine on my blog. I have that right. Perhaps your own need to whine about me whining on my blog is an indication of your own world of insecurity, something you must look forward to on a daily basis.Mr. McNamarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062641578010808106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-46887209498505560532011-02-03T06:32:53.051-08:002011-02-03T06:32:53.051-08:00As a resident of Connecticut, I am very concerned ...As a resident of Connecticut, I am very concerned you may be teaching my children. Your logic and language skills are weak ("pundancy"? did you mean "punditry")and your spelling and grammar is worse. Like many public servants, your fixation on compensation as a definition for status and importance is galling. You have a job to do - most would agree that it's incredibly important - and you have long-term security, yet it's never enough. Perhaps you or other whiners will someday define 'enough' so that taxpayers will finally understand.<br /><br />I must say, though, give the attitude that permeates your blog entries, you chose an appropriate title.<br /><br />Good luck hanging on until retirement. You only have another couple of decades of the daily grind. Something to look forward to every day, what do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-90745913949921012182011-02-03T03:41:22.419-08:002011-02-03T03:41:22.419-08:00Stop looking at how much teachers get paid per yea...Stop looking at how much teachers get paid per year...it is not a valid means of looking at how teachers are compensated.<br /><br />First, instead of looking at the “salary” look at the Total Compensation Package. Teachers often have pensions, a good portion of their health insurance paid (Which often is above average in quality and covers family members.), are given numerous paid sick and professional days each year, and are offered reimbursement for professional development and continuing education. How much do these add to your “paltry” salary?<br /><br />Second, I know that you put in hours after school, on weekends, and over summer. I would also tend to believe that you “believe” that you are not compensated for this time. Many professionals take work home. That is not a fact exclusive to educators. How does your Hourly Pay compare to others who have similar levels of education and experience? Teachers are paid at a Much higher hourly rate.<br /><br />Third, how was that snow day? Sure, you have to make it up in the spring. But, it is a nice perk isn’t it? How many other perks are there like this in your contract? That has value.<br /><br />Fourth, why do you teach? What value and purpose does that hold? I do believe that teachers need to be fairly compensated. I also believe that We Are. More importantly, however, is that beyond our monetary compensation we need to look at how purposeful and meaningful our work is. I know of no teacher that didn’t understand the financial realities of our profession before they started teaching. Rather than question if are fairly compensated, perhaps you should question if there are other career opportunities that might better meet your needs.<br /><br />VT TeacherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-88733499682753411542011-01-31T15:54:04.291-08:002011-01-31T15:54:04.291-08:00I felt it was primarily tired rhetoric. He even co...I felt it was primarily tired rhetoric. He even contradicted himself by talking about local control in the midst of discussing Race To The Top which takes away local control. <br /><br />To me, Obama has been Bush on Steroids when it comes to education.Dr Pezzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09160506091556539766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-21703827858164178382011-01-26T17:31:32.828-08:002011-01-26T17:31:32.828-08:00Just my humble opinion - you are right on in your ...Just my humble opinion - you are right on in your analysis. <br /><br />I did like the fact that he at least mentioned that parents are part of the equation, and he avoided the "fire bad teachers" rhetoric. Still, no politician ever really identifies what it means to have "high expectations" or to hold students accountable. For a while the Pittsburgh Public Schools were giving students a 50% every time they didn't turn in a piece of work, take a test, or whatnot. This was all justified on the basis of the "tyranny of 0," or the tyranny of F, or some ridiculous logic. The following link reveals an interesting connection between grades and genuine academic competence. <br /><br />http://www.schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJAN97.htm<br /><br />It's dated, but I think still relevant. A lot of people don't seem to realize that the teacher can't be the only one in the school with high expectations.<br /><br />Any opinions on Arne Duncan having the position as Ed Secretary? From what I can tell he has no real teaching experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com