Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Why are teachers made to feel isolated?

http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2013/06/11/fp_greene_coffee.html?tkn=TXZFkU3OS2F39RmtHM9AlvlobZ4uCqFd9w%2FP&cmp=ENL-TU-NEWS1

In schools where I've worked in the past 10 years, the teachers' 'lounge' or 'break room' has been rebranded 'Teacher Work Room'. Apparently we aren't meant to take breaks.
Free cup of coffee? Haven't seen such in forever. Teachers who want some java generally keep a pot going in their room, or in the supply area behind the room, and maybe share with friends/teammates.

Why all this? It keeps us isolated, insecure, submissive.

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