Teachers matter. So instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo, let’s offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on the job and reward the best ones. In return, grant schools flexibility: to teach with creativity and passion, to stop teaching to the test, and to replace teachers who just aren’t helping kids learn.
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President Obama, State of the Union Address (2012)
Help us, President Obama-Kenobi, save states like Pennsylvania from governors hellbent on destroying public education. You’re our only hope.
In the office late tonight, we all just took a break to huddle around someone’s computer and grin like idiots at this.
My president makes me smile.
This morning is giving me mixed signals.
All of outside is covered (and continuing to be covered) with huge heaps of snow but apparently classes aren’t cancelled which is cool. It snowed less that first day and they still got rid of 8AM classes. I don’t even have snow boots that fit me well. (They’re a size too small…)
Also, my mom commented on my facebook status when I quoted Obama: ”Starting this year, no American will be forbidden from serving the country they love because of who they love.” She asked, “What of our service men and women who were dishonorably discharged as a result of the idiotic policy once in place? How can we help right the wrong of the mark of dishonor they have been given?” These are questions I’d like answered as well.
My mother also tweeted twice at me today to say that I’m funny and should go see The King’s Speech. I’m just going to assume she read my whole State of the Union twitter commentary too. I only YELLED ABOUT GETTING FIGURATIVELY DRUNK! It’s cool, my mom loves the gays…and me, duh.
