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Friday, June 9, 2023

NEW GEORGIA PUBLIC EDUCATION RULES: FREAK TEACHERS TF OUT


NEW GEORGIA PUBLIC EDUCATION RULES

 FREAK TEACHERS TF OUT

As the new public education rules in Georgia roll out, educators are feeling the fear. And who can blame them? With so many changes happening all at once, it's enough to make even the most seasoned teacher break out in a cold sweat.

But fear not, my dear educators! For I have taken it upon myself to do a deep dive into these new rules and regulations, and I am here to report back with all the juicy details.

First up, let's talk about the new grading system. Instead of the traditional A-F scale, Georgia schools will now be using a 1-5 grading system. This is supposed to make it easier for parents and students to understand their grades, but let's be real – it's just going to confuse everyone even more.

Can you imagine trying to explain to your grandma that your 3 in math is actually a good thing? Good luck with that.

Next on the list is the new emphasis on career readiness. Apparently, Georgia wants to make sure that all students are prepared for the workforce, even if they're not planning on going to college. Which is all well and good, but let's not forget that these are still kids we're talking about.

Do we really want our high schoolers to be worrying about their future careers before they've even hit puberty? I don't know about you, but when I was in high school, I was more concerned with getting my crush to notice me than with what I was going to do for a living.

And let's not even get started on the new teacher evaluation system. According to the new rules, teachers will now be evaluated based on student performance, as well as their own professional growth and development.

On the surface, this seems like a good idea. After all, we want our teachers to be constantly improving and growing in their field. But let's be real – this is just going to lead to even more stress and pressure for our already overworked and underpaid educators.

I can just picture it now – teachers frantically trying to improve their own professional development while also making sure their students are performing at their best. It's enough to make me break out in hives.

But fear not, my dear educators! For as much as these new rules may seem daunting, there is always a silver lining. Maybe the new grading system will actually make sense once we get used to it. Maybe the career readiness emphasis will inspire our students to pursue their passions and find success in unexpected places.

And maybe – just maybe – the new teacher evaluation system will lead to better support and resources for our hardworking educators.

So let's take a deep breath, my fellow educators, and remember that we're all in this together. With a little bit of humor and a whole lot of determination, we can navigate these new rules and come out stronger on the other side.

And who knows – maybe one day we'll even be able to look back on these changes and laugh. But for now, let's just focus on getting through the school year without pulling out all our hair.

Educators ‘fearful’ of new public education rules in Georgia https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/06/09/educators-fearful-new-public-education-rules-georgia/