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#acpsbos Remarks

Here is the text from which I spoke to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors last night regarding the FY 10/11 budget and its impact on schools. This text comes from my notes. This is not a transcript, so I apologize for any incongruities with what I said out loud.
Thank you for this opportunity [...]

Posted 04 March 2010 † Chad § Blog post ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , ,

Incentives for Teacher Leadership in a Bad Budget Season

Many school systems, mine included, face unprecedented budget challenges this year. I imagine that in addition to implementing or continuing pay freezes, many divisions also have to consider eliminating teacher leadership stipends. I worry that we’re going to lose great teacher leaders. Why take on more work without more compensation? With [...]

Posted 22 January 2010 † Chad § Blog post ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , , , , ,

Who else sings “The Gambler?”

You know that song, “The Gambler?” I love that song. I loved listening to it in between G’n’R and Alice in Chains before high school football games. I love it when Kenny Rogers sings it. I love it when Mike Doughty sings it. Please comment below and tell me who [...]

Posted 18 January 2010 † Chad § Blog post ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Any free advice?

After reading Pam Moran (@pammoran) and Chad Ratliff’s (@chadratliff’s) coauthored posts about this year’s budget cycle, I’m asking myself, What’s my part? How do I shelter my vision of teaching and learning in the classroom?
First, let me say that money isn’t everything; however, it helps distribute the future more evenly. Best practices in teaching and [...]

Posted 05 January 2010 † Chad § Blog post ‡ Comments (3) ° Also tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,