Posts: 2130
From: ann arbor mi
Registered: Apr 2008

posted April 03, 2009 04:02 PM         

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After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching
prospect said, 'Let me see if I've got this right: 'You want me to
go into that room with all those kids,
Correct their disruptive behavior,
Observe them for signs of abuse,
Monitor their dress habits,
Censor their T-shirt messages,
And instill in them a love for learning.
You want me to check their backpacks for weapons,
Wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, and Raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride.
'You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship,
Sportsmanship and fair play, and
How to register to vote,
Balance a checkbook, and
Apply for a job.
You want me to check their heads for lice,
Recognize signs of antisocial behavior, and
Make sure that they all pass the state exams.
'You want me to provide them with an equal education regardless of
their handicaps, and Communicate regularly with their parents by letter, telephone,
newsletter, and report card.
'You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile, and a starting salary that qualifies me for food stamps.
You want me to do all this and then you tell me........
'I CAN'T PRAY?'

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Posts: 3135
From: Australia
Registered: Jun 2008

posted April 03, 2009 05:52 PM         

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First year teachers always start off so enthusiatic, then something changes within 3 years

Thanks sunshine lion - You know where I'll be taking this on Monday!!!

p.s. loved kick it's song

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Posts: 3429
From: Florida for now
Registered: Sep 2008

posted April 07, 2009 11:15 PM         

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Amen to that.

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Posts: 609
From: California
Registered: Nov 2006

posted April 07, 2009 11:46 PM         

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As a joke, it's funny.

However, it shouldn't be mistaken that teachers are forbidden to pray. Even in California, anyone can pray as long as it's not disruptive. You just can't force others to pray. This is something the Christian Right would like you to overlook. But then they've always had a problem with the commandment "thou shall not lie."

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