SplshMtnLvr28
here's one last toast, for you our heart still thr
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on tuesday, one of my favorite teachers was given notice that his employment would end on friday (today). this man has taught at my school for 36 years. unlike most teachers who leave, he was given no assembly, no thanks, no nothing. he was given four days notice. he is loved and well-respected throughout the school. his ap english lit students receive sky high scores on the ap test. now, though, since his removal, there is no one qualified at our school to teach ap english lit. his removal was a shock to everyone, and students immediately tried to figure something out to save his job, or, if that didn't work, at least give him a last hurrah.
we made shirts, stickers, signs. we baked his favorite cookies and made cards. we understood this wasn't enough for such a great man, though. a facebook group was started (which now has almost 600 members, a great number for our school of around 800), and someone came up with the idea to stage a walkout. we figured it probably wouldn't save his job, but it would at least get some attention.
the media was notified, and at the beginning of our eighth hour class people who chose to participate walked outside, sat on the grass near school, and began to read (there were 20-30). the administration and superintendent were there and encouraged everyone to go back to class (no one did). four police cruisers showed up, including a state trooper and the police chief. the media did arrive, a local news station and a reporter for the wisconsin state journal. alumni, past teachers, and staff also supported us from the sidewalk.
the police took our names, though i don't know what exactly our punishment will be.
i just wanted to bring this to everyone's attention. no matter how good a teacher is, how much you love him, he can be taken away so suddenly. appreciate your teachers, even though i know they can sometimes we frustrating.
there's a developing story on a local station:
DEVELOPING STORY: ********** students stage protest over teacher firing
******** (****) -- Several dozen ******* High School students told ** News they are outraged over the apparent firing of long-time English teacher ***** ******. ****'s final day was Friday after 36 years as a teacher.
*** declined comment to ** News.
******* school board president ******** declined to provide specifics of ****'s departure but added he was supportive of the decision.
"I'm comfortable with what's happening."
Senior ***** ****** said ****'s teaching methods were unconventional but inspiring: "He's one of the school's best."
"He's a legend," senior ******** tells ** News. ***** and other students said **** required students to take responsibility for their learning and dispensed with customary assignment deadlines and classroom decorum.
They said ***** would assume the roles of characters in class discussions of plays and poetry. But they said ***** was a tough grader.
"His methods have better prepared students for college than others," student ******** said.
Students staged a silent protest outside the school building in support of ****.
Check back for more reaction from students on this developing story here on our web channel tune in tonight to ** News at 5:00, 6:00 and 6:30.
we made shirts, stickers, signs. we baked his favorite cookies and made cards. we understood this wasn't enough for such a great man, though. a facebook group was started (which now has almost 600 members, a great number for our school of around 800), and someone came up with the idea to stage a walkout. we figured it probably wouldn't save his job, but it would at least get some attention.
the media was notified, and at the beginning of our eighth hour class people who chose to participate walked outside, sat on the grass near school, and began to read (there were 20-30). the administration and superintendent were there and encouraged everyone to go back to class (no one did). four police cruisers showed up, including a state trooper and the police chief. the media did arrive, a local news station and a reporter for the wisconsin state journal. alumni, past teachers, and staff also supported us from the sidewalk.
the police took our names, though i don't know what exactly our punishment will be.
i just wanted to bring this to everyone's attention. no matter how good a teacher is, how much you love him, he can be taken away so suddenly. appreciate your teachers, even though i know they can sometimes we frustrating.
there's a developing story on a local station:
DEVELOPING STORY: ********** students stage protest over teacher firing
******** (****) -- Several dozen ******* High School students told ** News they are outraged over the apparent firing of long-time English teacher ***** ******. ****'s final day was Friday after 36 years as a teacher.
*** declined comment to ** News.
******* school board president ******** declined to provide specifics of ****'s departure but added he was supportive of the decision.
"I'm comfortable with what's happening."
Senior ***** ****** said ****'s teaching methods were unconventional but inspiring: "He's one of the school's best."
"He's a legend," senior ******** tells ** News. ***** and other students said **** required students to take responsibility for their learning and dispensed with customary assignment deadlines and classroom decorum.
They said ***** would assume the roles of characters in class discussions of plays and poetry. But they said ***** was a tough grader.
"His methods have better prepared students for college than others," student ******** said.
Students staged a silent protest outside the school building in support of ****.
Check back for more reaction from students on this developing story here on our web channel tune in tonight to ** News at 5:00, 6:00 and 6:30.
