Experiencing High Quality Science Education

    Going above and beyond is part of being a good teacher. It sometimes seems that the list of things included in our job description grows longer each year. It is important to not become overwhelmed with endless administrative tasks but rather to devote our energy towards delivery quality lessons for our students. I have found the most rewarding way for me to use my time is to prepare rigorous lessons laced with real world connections that promote student interest and engagement. It is during these times when I feel as if I am being happily challenged to live up to my title as a science teacher.

"What's our Spuntik?"

"What's our Sputnik?"

  Looking back through history there very few instances that compare in the level of unpreparedness to that of our current pandemic situation. To say we were caught off guard is the grandest understatement in history. As history has shown, positives can come from tragedy and improvements can lead to great discoveries. The light is always brightest after the dark! Growth and rejuvenation can come from the ashes.

  As a nation we are at a pivotal point in our history. To move forward we need to finally deal with racial and social injustices to  create acceptance of all people. We also need to deal with our shameful level of implicit bias, especially in the work place where minorities and women deserve be treated equally. These issues have been ignored or voluntarily accepted by people for decades. This year seems to be about burning down to rebuild; 2020 is not for the faintest of hearts. 

Reference:

Friedman, T. L. (2010, Jan 17). What's our sputnik?: [op-ed]. New York Times Retrieved from https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proquest.com%2Fdocview%2F434270918%3Faccountid%3D14872