Notice the new blog title? It’s a brand new school year and I’m now a third-grade teaching intern. I’ve also changed not only schools, but also districts. The difference couldn’t be more apparent. The disparity between schools and districts is shocking. I don’t want to sound critical of my new district, yet the lack of resources and administrative support are disheartening. Also, as someone working on a Master’s in educational technology, it’s frustrating to be in a school with no technology focus. This should be a great opportunity, but also a great challange.
My students this year are some of the most interesting I’ve worked with. Many students come from situations have left them battle-scarred and distrustful. In spite of this, the are among the most caring, funny, and resiliant kids I’ve ever met. If I received no other support this year (which I have plenty), the children themselves would be inspiration enough. If they can come to school from their environments, I can certainly come from mine.
So in short:
- Third grade
- Urban district
- Low-income school
Here we go!
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