re: Chauna Banks on the EBR Teacher Shortage

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Familiarity often led to all kinds of preferential treatment, schisms, lack of productivity, and complacency.

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Um, I respectfully disagree with this.

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The drawback is I do not invest a lot into forming relationships. I do not participate in extra-curricular activities or volunteer for off-campus events. Gone are the days when I purchased embroidered or printed t-shirts and sweatshirts. In all honesty, I have become detached from my varied school surroundings. I remember a time when I was intentional and “knew by name” my students, parents, and co-workers, none of those traits currently exist.

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And she thinks this makes BETTER teachers?

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My mama would say, “There are ONLY two days that matter when a job get tough. She asked, “Do you know what they are?” I would guess, “Saturday and Sunday”! She would respond, “No. The only two days that matter on a job are PAYDAY and OFFDAY!”

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Makes sense for so many things in so many ways.