Next Time Someone Asks Me...I Will Be Prepared Because I Read This Article

This summer I have really worked on developing a Professional Learning Network (PLN). I am fortunate to be part of Whole Brain Teaching, passionate educators who want to change instruction in the classroom, and Discovery Education,  passionate educators who want to integrate technology into classrooms. These outstanding colleagues teach me, encourage me, and challenge me.

 I love my job. I love being a teacher...yet, when I hear about testing, test scores, and how they seem to be the driving force in education today, it makes me sad.

So next time I have to comment on the topic, I will remember the words I read today in this wonderful article by Christopher Lehman    http://christopherlehman.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/educations-own-47/.

What are your thoughts?

Things to Tell Your Students Before High-Stakes Testing:

• You are special because of who you are, not what you do.
• A grade is a number on a piece of paper, not who you are.
• No one else in all of history has been just like you; No one else in the future will ever be just like you.
• You are special. Because you are special, you can hold your head high and do your best.
• I am proud to be your teacher.