I was watching Tennis' U.S. Open this weekend, hearing the cheers and
applause, watching the adolation for these accomplished atheletes by
people sitting in a brand new stadium. At times, I thought about the 3/4
million in prize money, the millions in endorsements,the adolation,
high salaries, and other unimaginable social and financial perks.
And, then I saw a saddening piece on Sunday Morning talking about
teaching as if it was a vow of poverty and teachers as if they were
unappreciated, taken-for-granted missionary workers or Peace Corps
volunteers.
Ah me.....
We should be building each of our schools like majestic palaces;
We should be creating exciting and inspiring classroom
environment;
We should be adoring and respecting our teachers like heroic
professionals;
We should be competing with business for the brightest and best
with high five and six figure salaries; to pursue, attract, invest in and
keep teachers;
We should be seeing that each child is an invaluable national
treasure and piece of the future
......and I don't know how to do all that.
Make it a good day.
--Louis--
Louis Schmier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Department of History www.therandomthoughts.com
Valdosta State University www.halcyon.com/arborhts/louis.html
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