Teachers gotta Teach

I was fortunate enough last week to listen to a presentation by Dr. Holliday (KY Commissioner of Education)in which he discussed how we need teachers to teach with high standards in mind. He shared some of the new Senate Bill 1 ideas, such as: the content standards, new balanced assessments,testing accountability and so on. What impressed me most was he began his presentation with slides of students. He proposed we think about where we want those kids to be in 20 years. Now that I have past 40... things come into perspective more than they used to when I was young, handsome and in shape...well I was at least young one time. I am always pleased to hear Joe Tinius speak because he genuinely cares about the students and staff. So much so, he even said in front of the Commissioner of Education that testing was important but not our most important concern... It was for our kids and helping them achieve in life...test or not. I absolutely agree. We have students who do not know their fathers, whose mothers are on crack, they are facing abusive situations or have families who have to worry about how to pay for their electricy, rent or food. I like technology. I think we must use it to engage our students. However, we need to love and care for our students and we need to be good teachers. I hope you teach because you like teaching, if not...
Some good things:
1. 5 more teachers in the last 2 weeks have decided to use their interwrite tables
2. I have seen several teachers using their interwrite software to show interactive strategies.
3. Internet Safety week is coming and the high school has students coming to the elementary schools to talk about it.
4. the junior high and high school are creating videos on internet safety

Internet Safety Week

Please remember that the BGISD District Wide Internet Safety Week will be from Sept. 20 to Sept. 24. Many important activities will be taking place during the week.

Sept. 21 - Parent Internet Safety Night 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Bowling Green Jr High Auditorium.

Each school will also be involved in either a Video or Poster Contest. Please watch for winners at each school.

All teachers are expected to have lessons and discussions about the importance of using the internet wisely and efficiently. Below are some valuable resources that can help:

Allen's TRT Internet Safety Website
Office of Attorney General CyberSafety
BGPD Website
Netsmartz Website