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I could so see my dad doing something like this :)

'Secrets of American Teachers'

A TFA employee posted this on her facebook and of course I was intrigued. Such a great piece to watch. I would love to be in those teacher's classroom any day :) The gentlemen featured in the piece actually wrote one of the books that I am required to read before my summer institute in Chicago. Let's be honest, I was not so thrilled receiving a packet full of information to complete, but seeing stuff like this just gets me fired up and excited to get back into the classroom and make it my own.



One of the points that they make in the video is the understanding that students need high goals/expectations. It is so important to hold every single student accountable to a high level of achievement especially in low-income areas. No excuses, every child can succeed if the bar is set high and their diligence is persistent. Just this past week I learned the heart-wrenching story of a little fourth grade boy and the devastating struggles he's been through. It is so frustrating to me to hear that this boy is in danger of repeating the grade because his teacher has 'given up on him.' No matter what the child's background, home life, etc that child is your student and it is your responsibility to make sure that he/she is successful in your classroom, no excuses. Totally random rant, but it's something that really gets me fired up!