Who determines whats worth listening to? Who determines what were allowed to think? Just because we disagree with an opposing idea doesnt give us the right to prevent others from thinking it, sharing it, or discussing it. Should we only discuss ideas that are palatable? Or should we discuss all ideas, even ones that may find grotesque and less popular? If we start choosing what ideas others are allowed to think, share, and discuss on their behalf it is fascism - plain and simple.
Im a teacher. Im keen for this suggestion of 8am-4.30pm 48 weeks a year and not taking any work home (including emails). This sounds way easier than what were currently doing. Taking no work home...that sounds like a dream! No weekend work either...a dream! Im excited thinking about it!!! Id reduce the 12 weeks non-contact time to 4 weeks in a heartbeat.Problem is that admin will have to be cut hugely, and all meetings and prep time will have to be cut. Or...we could instead implement paid overtime for Parent-Teacher interviews, sports roles, camps, PD, report writing, assessment analysis, planning, resource making, meetings with learning and behavioral experts, and other things that cannot be completed in the 1 hour before school and 1.5 hours after school each day. We could even charge parents a fee for time they need to discuss matters with us, so we can have our work completed by 4.30pm. A normal overtime rate should cover this at 1.5 times my hourly rate. If this isnt possible, there wouldnt be enough time to get everything needed completed, but the childrens education can suffer, we dont want to invest in our teachers anyway so who cares?This is sounding like a dream job now. Less hours, less work, less overtime (or paid overtime), awesome job! It just sucks that I care so much about my childrens future and arent willing to let them suffer. I guess Ill have to take these cutting comments on the chin and fight for your child on your behalf.
The education system is much more broken than nursing. If teaching is so easy and they get paid so much, why dont more people become teachers? Its a difficult job, class sizes are too high, behavior management is near impossible with children, and the list goes on.
Its more the parents responsibility than the teachers. Supporting your childs teacher will go a long way to reducing their anxiety. If we heard less teacher bashing from parents maybe children would reflect them more and feel more relaxed about coming to school.
Its good to see these amazing teachers fighting for our childrens best interests. Youd have to be naive to think they were thinking of only themselves.
Deputy Principals (like this author) often are disconnected from the realities of the job, as they dont have actual teaching hours or their hours are significantly reduced.
Not many parents read the school newsletter. Plus, large signs reach many parents before and after school with relevant information and with minimal effort. It also reduces paper waste and lowers expenses in the long run.
Chair umpire's sexist power play ruins powerful US Open women's final
This sexism thing is going way too far.
Why self-proclaimed 'free speech champions' aren't helping the cause
Who determines whats worth listening to? Who determines what were allowed to think? Just because we disagree with an opposing idea doesnt give us the right to prevent others from thinking it, sharing it, or discussing it. Should we only discuss ideas that are palatable? Or should we discuss all ideas, even ones that may find grotesque and less popular? If we start choosing what ideas others are allowed to think, share, and discuss on their behalf it is fascism - plain and simple.
Why are dads seemingly immune to 'mum guilt'?
Sexist. Why are Mums assumed to be the best parent, while dads need encouragement to do basic parental responsibilities?
'This is why I'm striking': A day in the life of a teacher
Im a teacher. Im keen for this suggestion of 8am-4.30pm 48 weeks a year and not taking any work home (including emails). This sounds way easier than what were currently doing. Taking no work home...that sounds like a dream! No weekend work either...a dream! Im excited thinking about it!!! Id reduce the 12 weeks non-contact time to 4 weeks in a heartbeat.Problem is that admin will have to be cut hugely, and all meetings and prep time will have to be cut. Or...we could instead implement paid overtime for Parent-Teacher interviews, sports roles, camps, PD, report writing, assessment analysis, planning, resource making, meetings with learning and behavioral experts, and other things that cannot be completed in the 1 hour before school and 1.5 hours after school each day. We could even charge parents a fee for time they need to discuss matters with us, so we can have our work completed by 4.30pm. A normal overtime rate should cover this at 1.5 times my hourly rate. If this isnt possible, there wouldnt be enough time to get everything needed completed, but the childrens education can suffer, we dont want to invest in our teachers anyway so who cares?This is sounding like a dream job now. Less hours, less work, less overtime (or paid overtime), awesome job! It just sucks that I care so much about my childrens future and arent willing to let them suffer. I guess Ill have to take these cutting comments on the chin and fight for your child on your behalf.
Whats it like to grow up male in New Zealand?
Masculinity is not a problem. Neither is femininity. Its people who make poor choices and behave badly thats the problem.
How the Trudeaus made Canada one of the world's most intriguing countries
Trudeaus ruined Canada. He is a PC virtue signaling SJW. Sad.
Last year only 324 men took parental leave, and it's an issue
Women dont know how lucky they are.
School a ‘babysitting service’ because of lack of relief teachers, principals say
Pay teachers more.
'Sexist' call as female tennis player given code violation for changing shirt on-court
How many guys really oppose this?
Australian Government begins fining parents who don't vaccinate their kids
Or a vaccine...
Why should I settle for men with beer bellies and man boobs?
Oh, the irony!
Airbnb etiquette: Lessons learned from the case of the couple kicked out for being nude in the spa pool
Of this was in America you could have sued them and became rich!
Primary teachers confirm nationwide strike after mediation fails
The education system is much more broken than nursing. If teaching is so easy and they get paid so much, why dont more people become teachers? Its a difficult job, class sizes are too high, behavior management is near impossible with children, and the list goes on.
Teachers' strike means bring-your-child-to-work day for many
Try being a teacher for a year and then call them lazy...
Education Minister 'disppointed' in principals' adverts claiming flaws in NCEA review
@Rose Burger. Pot calling the kettle black...
School a ‘babysitting service’ because of lack of relief teachers, principals say
Ok fair point. Pay teachers for overtime.
Feminist 40/3 protesters demand action at design awards in Auckland
How about a well done for the 3 women who won their awards? Was the judging sexist for those awards?
Teachers and principals vote on Governments latest contract offers
Like all other New Zealanders...
Teaching is a 'sweet gig' - there's no reason to strike, says deputy principal
Ha! We do!
Anxiety and family major factors in students skipping school, report finds
Its more the parents responsibility than the teachers. Supporting your childs teacher will go a long way to reducing their anxiety. If we heard less teacher bashing from parents maybe children would reflect them more and feel more relaxed about coming to school.
'Sexist' call as female tennis player given code violation for changing shirt on-court
Face palm back at ya!
Splinter group splits from Anglican church over same-sex blessings
The Bible doesnt say anything about tolerance or acceptance towards homosexuality.
Teachers and principals vote on Governments latest contract offers
Yes!
Teachers and principals vote on Governments latest contract offers
The ignorance
Primary teachers and principals strike for first time since 1994
Now youre getting it. Less money is inconvenient and a cost to people (including children).
'Sexist' call as female tennis player given code violation for changing shirt on-court
Keep honking that horn littlepanda. No ones buying it.
Teachers and principals vote on Governments latest contract offers
Teachers are overloaded. How about cutting the workload so they can teach? Maybe this will help?
Sharon Harvey: The question of compulsory te reo MÄori in schools
English has always been forced into Maori. I guess we know how they feel now.
Teaching is a 'sweet gig' - there's no reason to strike, says deputy principal
Ive documented it. Id be happy to provide you with evidence of my holiday work hours.
Teachers and principals vote on Governments latest contract offers
Teachers are the ones getting bullied.
Teaching is a 'sweet gig' - there's no reason to strike, says deputy principal
Clearly satire!
Trump acknowledges, defends 2016 meeting between son, Kremlin-aligned lawyer
I dont see an admission of the meeting there. It could be a hypothetical...
Teaching is a 'sweet gig' - there's no reason to strike, says deputy principal
Can teachers get paid overtime and a night shift rate too?
Primary teachers confirm nationwide strike after mediation fails
Its good to see these amazing teachers fighting for our childrens best interests. Youd have to be naive to think they were thinking of only themselves.
A story to dine in on: Kids who sit down for family dinners are healthier and smarter
That sounds great. However, I you have one or more family members with disgusting table manners then eating at the table is a nightmare.
'Sexist' call as female tennis player given code violation for changing shirt on-court
The only sexist thing in tennis is that women get paid more than men for the work they put in.
Teaching is a 'sweet gig' - there's no reason to strike, says deputy principal
Deputy Principals (like this author) often are disconnected from the realities of the job, as they dont have actual teaching hours or their hours are significantly reduced.
Primary school teachers vote to strike, reject Government's pay offer
Thats not 1
"School's digital message board beams into neighbour's home",
Not many parents read the school newsletter. Plus, large signs reach many parents before and after school with relevant information and with minimal effort. It also reduces paper waste and lowers expenses in the long run.