As I mentioned before, the students are most certainly exhausted; and who could blame them? 8 classes, multiple standardized and advanced placement tests, and other obligations are pulling them in all directions. I can tolerate and understand their apathy. I can excuse their apathy. What I can't excuse nor understand is what's going on behind the scenes financially. Without digressing to much information, words like "budget cuts," "position cuts through attrition," and "increased healthcare costs" are floating around our county like the icky green pollen that films my car daily.
But after having a heart to heart with my husband and my parents, I decided there is still hope. The light at the end of the teacher tunnel may be dim, but there are so many other things in my life to be grateful for. I'm taking things day by day over here with the 'ol career, and haven't made any life changing moves (yet). But knowing I only have to wake up 16 more times and drive to work until August makes me one happy little camper (unless, of course, I take on summer school). That's something to smile about.
Some other things that are putting more pep in my step as I finish out the year (aside from the obvious; family, friends, God, health, jobs, etc.) are as follows:
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WORD - it is definitely frustrating being a teacher in PA right now. This is not the most welcoming educational climate that we decided to join... hopefully we can weather the storm!
And, love your flowers! : )
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