“The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
I’ve be racking my brains trying to figure out why Plainfield can’t seem to experience educational success. Then I got this comment today: “Renata, just like I thought you are as crazy as they come. Please grow-up. You are the main reason why PEP was destroyed and as i thought you will be a part of the destruction of the Plainfield Public School District.”
Maybe that’s it! Maybe that is what keeps us from experiencing educational success.
We expect from others more than we are willing to give of ourselves. Further, we punish those that give a care. And most disheartening is that WE don’t believe it is possible ourselves! If we did we wouldn’t try to sabotage the slightest forward motion.
There is a scripture that says, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue…” (Proverbs 18:21). Now I don’t expect you none believers to get the ‘truth’ in this statement, in fact I don’t expect you to get me at all…but for those of us who profess to be Christians, we have got to know that this is the unmitigated Gospel.
I’ve read the encouraging writings of Dr. E=MC^2 who by all account appears to be an insider educator. Who better to offer US insight into what can be done better in this district! It’s going to take them exposing their true identity to get this done though. And trust me I certainly understand the need for anonymity because this crowd is fickle, rough and will flip like a pancake!
So how do we take input from people like Dr. E=MC^2, and others who try to provide sound advice and direction. Certainly it’s going to take us moving away from in front of the computer screen and into the public sector. But will the public receive them? Or will we continue to do what we are doing now and assume the worse, blame blindly and defame systematically? Some deserve it! Some do not!
Plainfield has got to get rid of its recidivist mentality if we are ever going to get any further than a 1 year experiment.
“I’d rather be thought CRAZY by the unintelligent, than proven COWARDICE and apathetic by substantial evidence!"
Renata,
ReplyDeleteYou are helping correct the problems and when that happens people will always attack you! Remember why you are there and to whom you are entrusted to serve and the effects of the personal attacks will dissipate. Those who are selected to serve are done so because they will behave morally and ethically and you have been chosen! On a different note...I would love to drop the pseudonym but in these unstable times I cannot....In a functioning district I would be able to speak without repercussion. Unfortunately, as of now I must continue to write as I do until the time presents itself that all PPS employees can offer suggestions without retribution. Yes, I am a district employee and I use this method of communication to help move us to the creation of a learning community where our children prosper! I will not allow those who are in position to help our children to abdicate their responsibility to the community. Sadly, for now anonymity is my only option. I attend the meetings and will continue to do so. We can change this district as long as we keep the children at the center of our discussion and their parents are always treated with respect. We cannot allow the mismanagement of a wonderful opportunity to become shrouded in cronyism and we will not because there are many members of the silent majority who also do not like the way things are going!
Your friend in the struggle dr. e=mc2
Why is it that every discussion includes something like "We can change this district as long as we keep the children at the center of our discussion...", but the substance is always about the adults?
ReplyDeleteIf we can get to the heart of that answer Alan -- we'd be well on our way to turning this district around.
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