tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post7624298491988568256..comments2023-04-12T10:34:24.029-04:00Comments on Jaana's Writing Blog: Progress--when does progress equal success? Jaanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-8171513450703893232015-01-28T21:22:14.371-05:002015-01-28T21:22:14.371-05:00You are right, we need to tell our students' s...You are right, we need to tell our students' stories!Today I am celebrating finished paperwork! Tomorrow I will focus on grading exams!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-82077760749427604642015-01-28T00:00:20.504-05:002015-01-28T00:00:20.504-05:00And we continue to find solutions...and celebratio...And we continue to find solutions...and celebrations...and ways to cope BECAUSE there is no other choice. If not us, then who will tell our student's stories... we believe in them or we couldn't keep showing up day after day. It is important to share this, thank you!writekimwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910094603036735657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-43644159279827788802015-01-27T21:43:12.589-05:002015-01-27T21:43:12.589-05:00Thanks Ramona! I love strategizing with colleagues...Thanks Ramona! I love strategizing with colleagues!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-39595591222787119532015-01-27T21:42:25.247-05:002015-01-27T21:42:25.247-05:00Thank you for your kind words!!! Thank you for your kind words!!! Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-39634341592742094242015-01-27T21:40:47.136-05:002015-01-27T21:40:47.136-05:00Yes, focus on what we can control!Yes, focus on what we can control!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-66483336627277470972015-01-27T21:39:48.113-05:002015-01-27T21:39:48.113-05:00Move in a positive direction! Yes, that's wher...Move in a positive direction! Yes, that's where we are heading!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-14250216552105091502015-01-27T21:25:49.713-05:002015-01-27T21:25:49.713-05:00Love what you chose to do - all because of channel...Love what you chose to do - all because of channeling Leigh Anne's OLW. I celebrated much earlier in your post - when I read the words. "We brainstormed ideas...we printed visuals... we made plans...we strategized!" So glad you and your colleague were able to collaborate. You two rock!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-49896611438216004912015-01-27T20:28:29.760-05:002015-01-27T20:28:29.760-05:00I'm going to celebrate you for a moment, too! ...I'm going to celebrate you for a moment, too! Sounds like your colleague is lucky to have a friend like you to bounce ideas off, talk things through with, look at data logically, etc. Nice going - keep it up!Dana Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074459005471978793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-79813436067173878442015-01-27T20:27:08.239-05:002015-01-27T20:27:08.239-05:00This is what we can do, Jaana - turn the negative ...This is what we can do, Jaana - turn the negative into the positive. We can focus on what we can control. I love the last paragraph!!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-12380921091306632532015-01-27T19:33:19.228-05:002015-01-27T19:33:19.228-05:00Jaana,
You clearly know that students are not numb...Jaana,<br />You clearly know that students are not numbers. We have to celebrate what they "CAN" do and then set the next small goal and then the next one to keep moving in a positive direction! Remember "The Little Engine that Could" and his "I think I can" speech did eventually get him to his goal!!! <3Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642159125070466981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-83740200120040497882015-01-27T19:30:51.027-05:002015-01-27T19:30:51.027-05:00Judy, everyone definitely needs a cheerleader!Judy, everyone definitely needs a cheerleader!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-57263869765642450692015-01-27T19:23:40.981-05:002015-01-27T19:23:40.981-05:00Testing in moderation should be the name of the ga...Testing in moderation should be the name of the game! More time spent in teaching would most likely mean faster/bigger progress as well.Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-23677385021476063502015-01-27T19:21:45.586-05:002015-01-27T19:21:45.586-05:00Yes, Michelle, we need to support one another! If...Yes, Michelle, we need to support one another! If we want to survive and actually enjoy teaching, we need to be there for our colleagues!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-11194080616365543902015-01-27T19:19:32.437-05:002015-01-27T19:19:32.437-05:00Thanks Bonnie! We need more celebrations! Maybe I ...Thanks Bonnie! We need more celebrations! Maybe I could organize a small celebration at school!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-8297548413655761762015-01-27T19:13:25.616-05:002015-01-27T19:13:25.616-05:00You are so right! We need to celebrate the small t...You are so right! We need to celebrate the small things. If we wait for the big things, like everyone in a class being at grade level, we might never end up celebrating. Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-13474382723623235852015-01-27T19:03:36.604-05:002015-01-27T19:03:36.604-05:00We definitely need more people listening! We definitely need more people listening! Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-70657495488495303552015-01-27T19:00:48.767-05:002015-01-27T19:00:48.767-05:00So true Terje! When we know the stories, we will h...So true Terje! When we know the stories, we will have celebrations!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-25867885697594207142015-01-27T18:58:24.955-05:002015-01-27T18:58:24.955-05:00Thank for the encouragement Elsie!Thank for the encouragement Elsie!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-35945845894839327932015-01-27T15:10:22.082-05:002015-01-27T15:10:22.082-05:00When will somebody recognize that a test is not th...When will somebody recognize that a test is not the be all and end all of a student? I hope it happens in my lifetime. Stay strong and make the difference in your kids lives.elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-36309304245710972702015-01-27T13:52:42.103-05:002015-01-27T13:52:42.103-05:00Your attitude is a light. You know the story of th...Your attitude is a light. You know the story of the child and that matters. This is how you find the celebrations. Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-17602472305594806252015-01-27T11:52:53.657-05:002015-01-27T11:52:53.657-05:00The numbers don't tell the whole story - it...The numbers don't tell the whole story - it's teachers like you, who care and put the work in, who know can really tell the whole story. Is any one listening, though?Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-57908596773662009992015-01-27T11:25:31.263-05:002015-01-27T11:25:31.263-05:00We need to celebrate every little things that happ...We need to celebrate every little things that happens or else I really think we would just fall apart. It is really nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of and get suggestions when we are staring at a blank wall. Glad J. has you to turn to for advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-2469080974877226982015-01-27T09:33:51.202-05:002015-01-27T09:33:51.202-05:00Jaana I don't see how teachers continue to rem...Jaana I don't see how teachers continue to remain positive with the attacks coming on them. Cuomo is trying to make it worse in NYS. So keep your celebrations coming. You need it and your kids, man to they need it. We are here for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-67101084971550403462015-01-27T07:31:38.741-05:002015-01-27T07:31:38.741-05:00Choosing to celebrate is always a good choice! All...Choosing to celebrate is always a good choice! All of this testing?!?! I have no words. I wish you were down the hall from me!!! Having supportive colleagues can make all the difference! I think supporting each other in this time of testing is a good way to survive. Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750433799993991153.post-17083695857606411372015-01-27T07:27:24.427-05:002015-01-27T07:27:24.427-05:00While I share your concern that scores do not alwa...While I share your concern that scores do not always equal or not equal progress, they are still subtle clues that progress towards some goal is happening. The real measure of our teaching and their learning happens over time....sometimes long after we are not in their inner circle of companions! drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.com