tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post3796736397962215788..comments2024-03-08T00:17:09.224-08:00Comments on The Daily Grind: CougarMr. McNamarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03062641578010808106noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-25435164800876783602012-02-08T15:26:08.619-08:002012-02-08T15:26:08.619-08:00I have watched your evolution in teaching through ...I have watched your evolution in teaching through your blog. You advocated eliminating tenure, you have advocated merit pay, now you finally see the reality! Teaching in an urban district is incredibly difficult and unfair. Your pollyanna ideals have gone and you now understand the bureacy in an urban district. I left after 15 years and I have added 15 years to my health. You can play the martyr, but the reality is the old timers who are there- who are great teachers are only there because they are afraid to give up what they have earned in time served and I don't blame them. I gave up tenure and hundreds of sick days and much security. I now teach in a balanced district which had kids of all types and my urban knowledge has served me well. I am able to teach because discipline is not the issue. For anyone who feels literally sick and tired look elsewhere. There is n Valhalla, but there are better situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-11433486445632012692012-01-24T21:23:24.667-08:002012-01-24T21:23:24.667-08:00Peers.
Peers matter more to this dynamic that fami...Peers.<br />Peers matter more to this dynamic that families or staff. <br />That may be a huge part of the picture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com