THE PASSING OF REASON
The Teacher Applicant
After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching prospect said, “Let me see if I’ve got this right:"
“You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages, and instill in them a love for learning."
“You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride. "
“You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play, and how to register to vote, balance a checkbook, and apply for a job. "
“You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize signs of antisocial behavior, and make sure that they all pass the state exams. "
“You want me to provide them with am equal education regardless of their handicaps. and communicate regularly with their parents by letter, telephone, newsletter, and report card. "
“You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile, and a starting salary that qualifies me for food stamps. "
“You want me to do all this and then you tell me …..
…….I CAN’T PRAY?’’
16 years ago
2 comments:
AMEN SISTER!!!!!!!
Yeah, it's time for Dane to look for another job.
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