It All Rolls Down...

I have found it a little challenging to manage things this year. A great portion is due to the roll out of Common Core and how my school has decided to tackle this and other important agendas. It almost feels as if I barely have time to give instruction. I sometimes feel as if I haven't given my students the time attention needed due to my planning periods taken away, constant requests for design work, and various other administrative responsibilities handed out to the faculty. At the beginning of the year I was more concerned about managing my classroom and student behavior. I now feel comfortable in that area, because I have an expectation of what students will or will not do based on the fact that they are young people. It has become apparent that the challenge is keeping up with requirements doled out by the administration and not being penalized for missing the mark. I remain resilient, because I understand that ultimately I am only one person and all I can give is my best. I hope that ultimately the work we as a faculty are putting in can result in rewards like, improved test scores, higher graduation rates and improved attendance.