Monday, September 7, 2009

For Whom the Bell Tolls

It tolls for the teachers and students in the N.Y.C. school system. Another year of fun and games. Everyone pretends on Wednesday how happy they are. By Friday, the discipline problems come out and begin their never ending attack in the classroom.
We don't see the restoration of the 600 school concept for the unruly. Hence, we have schools in this city that are an absolute nightmare. Children, and I use the term loosely, run amok through the halls-screaming, fighting, yelling, cursing, setting bulletin boards on fire, throwing stink bombs under the doors. It's a close encounter of the worst kind.
Congratulations and best wishes to all N.Y.C. teachers who retired this past July 1. You are entering the best phase of your life. It can't get better than this.
Watch how Klein & Co. show up on Wednesday, the 1st day of school. He'd never know what good teaching is since he spent just 6 months in the classroom before fleeing the classroom.
To all those who begin their careers and to the veterans: Have a great year. Take care. ...And remember, June must come!

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