Why I Read

Reblogged from sorealtonight:

Why do I read? Well, there are many reasons as to why. Number one: I love the escape. Number two: I love sharpening my imagination. Number three: I love learning. I could go on and on..but that may bore some of you (including myself). On average, I try to read at least a book a month. With school and other daily life it’s a pretty good goal. Over winter break on the other hand I have been pretty lucky and overindulged. I’ve read 3 books. Right now I am in the middle of Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human …

Importance of education

Court ruling

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/12/supreme-court-california-redevlopment.html

What does that article indicate for K12 education in California?

2012

What are thoughts for the new year? Anticipations? Hesitations? Trepidations?

The movement from within

Is education a sum of its history, of the hard work of those who educate, all participants, or a list of demands and data tied into a momentary whim?

I ask, because as a professional I would like to have dialog with others to help our students, ourselves, and our profession.

Is it unacceptable?

News story on the salary increases of Albiso and Peukurt. http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_18572380

Congratulations to Ashley and Jose

From NEA.org

July 05, 2011
By Cindy Long

At the 2009 RA in San Diego, Jose Alcata was on sign duty for the California delegation with Ashley Bettas. He held them, she wrote them, and he’d joke with her about her poor handwriting and how nobody could read her signs. He was trying his best to flirt, but wasn’t sure if it was working. Turns out Cupid couldn’t have done a better job if  he’d shot an arrow himself — two years later, the two are engaged to be married, and it happened right here in Chicago on the RA floor.

For the full story – click here

 

Nea RA

Follow along on twitter for the NEA RA in Chicago with posts from Ashley Bettas. Or go to twitter and search #neara11

Charter school issues

What are thoughts of the Public Safety Academy woes?  Does it strengthen or weaken your thoughts on charter schools?  or is this just an anomaly.\

Please leave your comments BELOW.

PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY STORY

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Delgado leaves

Dr. Delgado takes position as L.A. county superintendent.

Where does this leave our district? How will it change?

Please comment BELOW..

State of Emergency Rally from the Orange Show

Please click on the following link to see the photos from the rally today – from 4pm to 6 pm with great representation from San Bernardino Teacher’s Association.

PHOTOS