April 14, 2011
School
At this point in the semester (and my degree), I feel as if I'm only doing school to get to an endpoint. I anticipate the point in the week where my assignments are all done, and the point in the year where I have a few days off. I wish I could maintain a more consistent motivation toward school. It seems to be caught somewhere between the stacks of textbooks, computer folders, online discussion boards, and Praxis tests. While on our daily walk this morning, my little sister Amy and I got to talking about school. I don't know how the NCLB Act came up, but it did; and I got on a roll. From standardized testing to inclusion practices to content standards, I covered it all - and then some. We were still talking half an hour after getting back home. Amy got almost as impassioned as I when I mentioned the things that are going on in Idaho education/educational politics right now. "What can I DO?" she asks. Her willing enthusiasm makes me smile. What CAN we do? I am not yet a teacher. So what I can do is buckle down and finish out this education which will certify me for being a teacher, for doing what I can to improve the future of our educational system.
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Elissa,
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt that you will make positive changes in our Idaho (or Washington, depending on where you decide to teach) school system, not only in our own class but also as you spread your passionate view of the way education was meant to be to those around you. If you can get your own younger sister riled up about education who isn't even a teacher, imagine what impact you will make on those who are already in the education system. I admire your passion for seeing the school system make changes for the better.
I feel your passion and compassion for for the education system in Idaho. It is so amazing how even children can see the nonsense of what is happening. Liek you there are days that I feel like I am just doing what I can to get done. I just try to remind myself why I am doing this and soon my voice will be heard and make a difference. Hang in there you will make a great impact in so many lives for the better and you are not alone in these feelings.
ReplyDeleteElissa,
ReplyDeleteI understand how you are feeling. I love that you and your sister are spending time together and that you are able to talk to her about what you are passionate about. I would love to be a student in your class!