So, we returned to school on Friday and had a day with our new principal to do some "where are we?" and "where do we want to go?" brainstorming... a very appropriate and necessary activity.
One of the complaints we heard... it appeared as the third most pressing need in our school... is the need for more and more efficient technology. This supports our school board's goal of becoming a "21st century school" and a long-established line of rhetoric by leaders in our school.
Another problem that educators complained about was students' use of cell phones (we have a large number of students with handhelds) and many teachers were suggesting that we begin enforcing a more-strict no cell phone policy.
Maybe it is just me, but I see this as a huge inconsistency. Our kids arrive at school with technology in their pockets and demonstrate a willingness to use it, yet we want to keep that technology in their pockets and complain we don't have enough technology.
Sorry folks, but you can't have it both ways!
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