https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz en-us 2018-04-15 20:24:09 UTC 2025-11-24 17:47:02 UTC hello@padlet.com SamCress https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251932465 The Utah Education Association is Utah's largest teacher association and works hard to monitor legislation and other factors that may affect public education. It is also a great resource for teacher protection. Read through this website and tell me if you would consider joining UEA.]]> 2018-04-15 20:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251932465 SamCress https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251932858 Currently, there are several teachers going on strikes in order to advocate for themselves. I found this article talking about why exactly these teachers are going on strike, but it's not just because they want more money, but because they need more money. Do you agree with these teachers that went on strike? What would you do if you were in their situation?]]> 2018-04-15 20:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251932858 SamCress https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251946543 Oklahoma is another state where teacher strikes have recently sparked. These strikes are once again centered around funding, but also around conditions in schools. This viewpoint is from someone on the legislative side of these strikes. What do you think about the comments he has to say?]]> 2018-04-15 22:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251946543 SamCress https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251946878 Teacher Advocacy is not just a recent problem, but one that has existed since the beginning of time. Take a look at this timeline teacher strikes in the United States. Why do you think this is a still an issue today and there aren't any changes being made?]]> 2018-04-15 22:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251946878 SamCress https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251948618 We all know that teachers go on strike and we have read about why they go on strike, but this article takes a deeper look into strikes and how they affect our community. This also takes a look into what exactly a strike looks like. ]]> 2018-04-15 23:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251948618 SamCress https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251949036 We always talk about how being a teacher is so much more than just teaching. We are mentors, role models, and therapists all in one. How important do you think it is to advocate for teachers especially when their job is more than it is made out to be?]]> 2018-04-15 23:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251949036 SamCress https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251949516 Now that we have talked about the past and present, what do these teacher strikes mean for us in the future? Take a look at this article and tell me what you think.]]> 2018-04-15 23:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/251949516 rowdymiller https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/252414136 Although a couple years old, I feel the ideas that Ms. Michalec shares are pertinent today. I would love to hear your input on this.
First of all, I love how she says that advocacy is a shared responsibility. It truly is!
This quote also really stuck out to me: "Consequently, we must commit to being more visible and more vocal by sharing stories from our classrooms. Only we can share an honest vision of our students’ needs." This being visible and vocal does not require us to be rude. Simply sharing our experiences, good and bad, with those around us will help them truly understand what we do and they will want to help. Knowledge leads to understanding; if they don't know they won't understand. ]]> 2018-04-17 04:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/252414136 lisaboneck https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/252792472 2018-04-17 22:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/252792472 lisaboneck https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/252797527 I am responding to Rowdy's article: The role of advocacy in public education. This clip gives further support on the importance of teacher advocacy and ways to do it.

]]> 2018-04-17 23:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/252797527 lisaboneck https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/252798409 Hey Robinie! I am responding to your comment on  shutting down schools in Oklahoma. This video clip gives a very different perspective.

]]> 2018-04-17 23:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/252798409 jennifermckenzie1 https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253035181 2018-04-18 15:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253035181 jennifermckenzie1 https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253036291 2018-04-18 15:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253036291 cas_fras0 https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253057832 I saw this as I was scrolling through Facebook the other day. It is amazing how just a simple post on social media has brought about so many donations. I admire this teacher for advocating for herself and her classroom. ]]> 2018-04-18 15:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253057832 andieweight https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253200714 These are the results of a survey completed in 2016 regarding the importance and public image of teachers. ]]> 2018-04-18 20:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253200714 andieweight https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253202983 What if we were to treat doctors the same way we treat teachers? ]]> 2018-04-18 20:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253202983 kstapley88 https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253227168 Found this and thought it was interesting especially after the discussion we had in class today. Teachers need to be involved in knowing the issues, finding an advocacy group, and gaining support for the cause. There are links on the web page to advocacy groups. A great starting place if you want to get involved.]]> 2018-04-18 22:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253227168 robeany2002 https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253243615 2018-04-19 00:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253243615 alexandra38 https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253683615 I mentioned this in class. This teacher crosses the Arizona border to California every day. ]]> 2018-04-20 02:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253683615 AmandaLandt https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253692623 We’ve talked a lot about strikes and poor teaching situations, but what about teacher advocacy concerning bullying? What happens when parents, students, or administrators bully teachers? This article focuses on parents as the bullies – the different types of bullies and how to deal with them. What are your thoughts? ]]> 2018-04-20 03:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253692623 lindseylyman21 https://padlet.com/SamCress/76wtw4v8lckz/wish/253694250 This topic is scary to me. I don't think that the government or people in general really understand what teachers do. Here is another teacher rally for a pay increase that happened just three days ago!

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