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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Madison HS in Vienna is small and has a great reputation.

As for the hijacked topic of teachers in FCPS. I am a teacher. I spend hours, HOURS, identifying the objectives of the class and then creating lessons that meet these objectives. I hand out a copy of the objectives long with the tentative schedule. Most teachers do NOT do this. I find that, although, it is a lot of work, once done, it makes the class run much more smoothly and keeps all on target. If someone misses a class, she/he knows exactly what was covered/missed. Also, I upload all handouts onto Blackoard (or a Blackboard-like system). I find that most teachers DO NOT do this, either.

FWIW: I do not teach in FCPS - did have 3 interviews at 3 different HS's though. Personally, I think that like most places I have worked, I tend to raise the bar of 'status quo' and the systems doesn't appreciate that, nor do the fellow teachers.

I am passionate about what I teach. Where I currently teach, my method is much appreciated especially since I share what I do for others to use. Another negative...most teachers safeguard their lesson plans and never share.

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What are you doing for those who learn differently in your classrooms? Do you differentiate so as to coax out a exemplary performance from the individual? As I am sure you are aware, there are a variety of resources available to you, nee, to all of the county teachers if they would only look into it.

What a stellar example this county could set on a national level, setting the benchmarks for a different, experiential education! And not only for the student body. If we were to incentivize continuing education for the educators it would enhance the learning environment and benefit all within the system.

And then there would be a renewal in learning, enthusiastic teachers nurturing enthusiastic students, students who would then be the next generation of rationalizing, competent leaders.

I find it odd and saddening that the parents are content to allow their children to every day enter a world of mediocrity rather that demand a superior experience. These students deserve all the opportunities that can be provided.

Of course as a teacher you have made a decision to set an enviably high bar for your colleagues and you are to be commended.[/quote]

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