I was just interviewed by the Baltimore Sun for an article about the implementation of the new teacher contract. My take on it: one year into a three-year deal, the fact that there is no AU system in place yet for anything beyond credits (which already were rewarded on the old contract) makes it a big disappointment. Many aspects of it are a good idea, but it's been terribly implemented (or, just, not implemented). It would not pass today.
Baltimore teachers were promised a system that would reward hard work. I thought I would be given credit for going to conferences like the NCTE or for running my athlete study hall. None of this has occurred, making the contract a failure at this point, more than a year later.
It's a bummer, because I like the idea on paper, still. Should have been more cynical, I suppose.
I might change my mind a bit once I hear how many of my colleagues are rewarded as Model Teachers. I'm going for it as soon as I hear when the next cohort is.
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So sorry Holden bit you. I hope you don't feel that it's likely to happen again and that you need to consider putting him to sleep. I did that a long time ago and still have regrets and sadness. You can't let yourself be bitten badly though. Talk to your vet. Maybe meds would help Holden or maybe some training sessions. But more important is your health. Take good care of the wound and have it checked often. Feel better. I'm so sorry you've had to go through this.
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