Comments on: So what about these at-risk students? http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/09/17/so-what-about-these-at-risk-students/ Elona Hartjes shares the insights, resources and practical classroom strategies that have earned her A Teacher of Distinction Award. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Elona http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/09/17/so-what-about-these-at-risk-students/comment-page-1/#comment-11967 Elona Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:23:55 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/09/17/so-what-about-these-at-risk-students/#comment-11967 Richard, Honestly, I don't know what to tell you. I would think the only recourse you have is a legal one. Make the truth known as best you can. Perhaps someone reading this has a suggestion. Let's hope so. Good luck. Richard,
Honestly, I don’t know what to tell you. I would think the only recourse you have is a legal one. Make the truth known as best you can. Perhaps someone reading this has a suggestion. Let’s hope so. Good luck.

]]> By: richard chmura sr. http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/09/17/so-what-about-these-at-risk-students/comment-page-1/#comment-11953 richard chmura sr. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:43:10 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/09/17/so-what-about-these-at-risk-students/#comment-11953 Hi Elona, I am at wits end. My son is an good student in a Catholic high school. But he is being cyber bullied by a former teacher, now politician. How would you get through to people to tell them this is NOT okay? How would you make it stop? I have been trying with two websites, but no results: CryFox.com and AndrewsAnswer.com Any suggestions from someone in the profession? Hi Elona,
I am at wits end. My son is an good student in a Catholic high school. But he is being cyber bullied by a former teacher, now politician. How would you get through to people to tell them this is NOT okay? How would you make it stop?

I have been trying with two websites, but no results: CryFox.com and AndrewsAnswer.com

Any suggestions from someone in the profession?

]]> By: Elona http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/09/17/so-what-about-these-at-risk-students/comment-page-1/#comment-11847 Elona Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:28:30 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/09/17/so-what-about-these-at-risk-students/#comment-11847 Sukhdeep, I've always found that first two weeks of school are the most stressful. Things kind of settle in after that. You mention the huge learning curve during your first two weeks of teaching. It is pretty steep-that's for sure. I've found, though, that as a teacher you are a life long learner. You never really get to know it all. I must confess, that surprised me because early on I thought that after about five years of teaching I would know what there was to know about teaching. But, I found there's always something new to know. I've been teaching forever and there's still lots of things about teaching that I'm learning. New strategies and new approaches are always being developed.and I'm always on the looking for something that will help me be an even more effective teacher. I think it's important to go to all the PD sessions and conferences you can because what you learn there helps you stay on top of your game. As for what I would do if I ruled the education world? You know, I might just do that post where I share my thoughts. I'll have to gather my thoughts together first and then back them up with research so that what I suggest is sound. Actually that could be lots of fun. Maybe we could all share our thoughts on that topic. That would even be more fun. But that post will have to wait a bit because I'm so busy doing all the IEPs for the students I monitor and support. There's lots of paper work to do at the beginning of the year when you are a special ed teacher. Sukhdeep,

I’ve always found that first two weeks of school are the most stressful. Things kind of settle in after that.

You mention the huge learning curve during your first two weeks of teaching. It is pretty steep-that’s for sure. I’ve found, though, that as a teacher you are a life long learner. You never really get to know it all. I must confess, that surprised me because early on I thought that after about five years of teaching I would know what there was to know about teaching. But, I found there’s always something new to know. I’ve been teaching forever and there’s still lots of things about teaching that I’m learning. New strategies and new approaches are always being developed.and I’m always on the looking for something that will help me be an even more effective teacher. I think it’s important to go to all the PD sessions and conferences you can because what you learn there helps you stay on top of your game.

As for what I would do if I ruled the education world? You know, I might just do that post where I share my thoughts. I’ll have to gather my thoughts together first and then back them up with research so that what I suggest is sound. Actually that could be lots of fun. Maybe we could all share our thoughts on that topic. That would even be more fun.

But that post will have to wait a bit because I’m so busy doing all the IEPs for the students I monitor and support. There’s lots of paper work to do at the beginning of the year when you are a special ed teacher.

]]> By: Sukhdeep http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/09/17/so-what-about-these-at-risk-students/comment-page-1/#comment-11834 Sukhdeep Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:09:49 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/09/17/so-what-about-these-at-risk-students/#comment-11834 Elona, Another thought-provoking post, thanks. The stats that Mueller points out are indeed saddening, and despite my lack of experience I have met a few students for whom school has been a problem right from the beginning. I am intrigued by your suggestions about overhauling things for the students who we deem at-risk -- maybe a post entitled "What Elona would do if she ruled the education world"? It's been an interesting first two weeks of teaching -- it's a huge learning curve, this teaching thing, but I am up for the challenge. I started doing journals with my GLE class and have enjoyed reading their responses. I will let you know some of the journal topics that are hits. Blog on! Elona,

Another thought-provoking post, thanks. The stats that Mueller points out are indeed saddening, and despite my lack of experience I have met a few students for whom school has been a problem right from the beginning. I am intrigued by your suggestions about overhauling things for the students who we deem at-risk — maybe a post entitled “What Elona would do if she ruled the education world”?

It’s been an interesting first two weeks of teaching — it’s a huge learning curve, this teaching thing, but I am up for the challenge. I started doing journals with my GLE class and have enjoyed reading their responses. I will let you know some of the journal topics that are hits.

Blog on!

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