The Heart of a School

Sadly there is evil in the world. Bad things happen to good people. Children are struck with cancer or orphaned at a young age.  In a little over a decade, school shootings have become more frequent. A place that is happy and safe isn't immune from danger and evil. 

Despite the sadness and terror and heartbreak that results from such tragic events there is also hope and resurrection. Not that long ago we recall Sandy Hook. After some healing one parent gave thanks to the brave staff that risked their lives to save her child and others. 

I have read this article before but every time I read it, it brings tears to my eyes and my heart swells with pride to be a teacher.  I encourage you to read it. Schools have changed so much over the years. My intent on encouraging you to read this is not to say teachers are heros or more important than others. Rather the intent is to have you see that there is a lot more that goes on at school other than teaching kids to read, write, and add or subtract.  Teachers aren't there just to collect a paycheck. They can find a lot of other jobs with higher salaries than education for that. All the teachers I have know would risk their lives or turn into Mama Bears or Grizzly Bears to protect their student "cubs."  

Thanks for reading....

This article comes from edweek.org

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/09/06/03marquezgreen.h33.html