This is for every teacher who refuses to be blamed for the failure of our society to erase poverty and inequality, and refuses to accept assessments, tests and evaluations imposed by those who have contempt for real teaching and learning.
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We have now gotten a US Made and Union shop to sell us BAT shirts in all designs at a low cost.
Bumper stickers are coming soon and we hope to add more shirt types (tank, polo) if there is interest in the t-shirts!
As I recently stepped down from being an admin for our facebook group (both state & main groups), I realized just how hard it is to be a teacher and do much else.
I have been working harder this year than I ever have and the results on my free time has taken a beating. I have only recently started posting in the forums, again, and haven't updated my blog in months.
It really isn't a wonder that teachers get rolled over by the public, politicians and corporations. We don't have time to stand up for ourselves if we are invested in our profession.
I don't want more money (although it would be nice ). I don't even need more stuff. What I need is respect for my time and to be left alone so that I can do my job.