tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post7240240233947965052..comments2023-12-26T06:39:59.775-05:00Comments on A Lovely Life, Indeed: The Charlie Brown funk of ChristmasKelly Rodriguezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-46647622655245996742013-12-22T08:01:43.481-05:002013-12-22T08:01:43.481-05:00Hi Kevin,
Thanks so much for your thoughtful res...Hi Kevin, <br /><br />Thanks so much for your thoughtful response. I am thrilled that you stopped by and very much appreciate your comments. <br /><br />As districts, we get caught up in accountability...test scores and growth percentages. And while evidence of learning is important, we lose sight of the fact that kids are our curriculum. <br /><br />Middle school (what I teach) will never make or break anyone; however, the relationships we build with students and families can make a real difference. <br /><br />Thanks again for your visit and for your comments. <br /><br />Happy holidays to you.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />KellyKelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-1655460598426354132013-12-21T05:47:22.485-05:002013-12-21T05:47:22.485-05:00Your post struck a lot of chords with me. I think ...Your post struck a lot of chords with me. I think it's the case of reality intruding on beliefs for a better world for everyone. As teachers, we come into contact with kids from all sorts of homes -- broken and otherwise -- and that reality that we just can't fix everything is sobering. I try to find the small moments that make a difference and keep my heart connected to family.<br />Thanks for posting such a heartfelt piece of writing this morning.<br />May the small moments bring you joy over the coming days, and beyond.<br />Sincerely,<br />Kevin<br />PS -- I am here as part of my own #nerdlution of 50 comments on 50 blogs over 50 days. I appreciate your sharing.Dogtraxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079631702744063837noreply@blogger.com