tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405489505661198992.post1586979873601834403..comments2023-09-23T04:24:21.355-04:00Comments on Smoking Toward New Jersey: One parent's story of one school district not having a crisis. Yawn.Tamar Wyschogrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16753681671510193847noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405489505661198992.post-47154350605900323562010-12-03T11:30:34.577-05:002010-12-03T11:30:34.577-05:00It is nice to see that there are schools out there...It is nice to see that there are schools out there doing the right thing and not cutting Arts programs. As you've learned, music can be so rewarding for children and starting young is the best strategy. <a href="http://www.westmusic.com/1002405-kids" rel="nofollow">Elementary music education</a> should be a part of every child's first experiences in school.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139532690383195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405489505661198992.post-54542941174784468052010-11-24T22:45:09.446-05:002010-11-24T22:45:09.446-05:00Thank you so much. I really cant express how much...Thank you so much. I really cant express how much something like this helps me get to work each day. I am a high school math teacher and I have strongly considerly leaving the field for more money in the private sector. I love my job, but to be demonized in the press is very hard for me to handle after leaving a lucrative finance job with a very high paying future for the altruistic profession in which I now reside. I know you are not a rarity, but public sentiment has somehow turned against us and we need positive praise (much as our students do) more than ever. Again I truly thank you, for it has been a lot harder to be as enthusiastic about our jobs the past few years as it has previously been and it is things like this that make us remember why we are here.Dwalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836767048852673343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405489505661198992.post-78822651610133602872010-11-24T21:16:37.611-05:002010-11-24T21:16:37.611-05:00I am a music teacher in one of those hard-hit urba...I am a music teacher in one of those hard-hit urban districts where "all teachers are failing the students"... thank you so much for talking about music and what it can mean to children. Every day I hear people complain that there is no reason why they should fund a music program for the kids in these urban schools that can't read. The benefits you describe are exactly why these kids should have access to the performing arts. THANK YOU.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405489505661198992.post-53257502172118654762010-11-24T19:19:58.452-05:002010-11-24T19:19:58.452-05:00Thank you for writing this . . . as a teacher in o...Thank you for writing this . . . as a teacher in one of those poor urban schools - I can tell you that the wonderful things you see happening for your children are there as well. There are issues; but the reality is no way the bleak picture that is painted by the media, politicians, and reformers. Thanks again for telling about your experiences.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405489505661198992.post-59967114700104988762010-11-23T22:04:29.876-05:002010-11-23T22:04:29.876-05:00I am an art teacher at Frelinghuysen Middle School...I am an art teacher at Frelinghuysen Middle School and this blog is the first thing I've read in several months that actually praises what we as teachers do. It has not been an easy journey since this new administration has taken office-even our own friends and family have turned away their support for educators. It is comforting to know that there are people who still support what we do for our students and understand there is still good in public education. You've made my Thanksgiving!Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405489505661198992.post-84719198475629615712010-11-23T21:26:36.613-05:002010-11-23T21:26:36.613-05:00I want to thank you for posting your comments abou...I want to thank you for posting your comments about the Morris School District. I am the choral director at Frelinghuysen Middle School. I have never had the pleasure of having any of your children in my chorus classes but I offer you this. <br /> Among the 320 students who have qualified to participate In our middle school chorus there is very little out of tune singing at the holiday concert...or any other event. <br /> And I understand your comment regarding Hanukkah music. As such, I have personally written and produced an album of new contemporary Hanukkah songs that are about to usher in a new era of holiday music. Our middle school students and their families have been enjoying and raving about these ground breaking pieces for the last few years. <br /> I would be delighted if you would attend our holiday concert on December 14 at 7PM. Your pride in the Morris School District will most surely escalate a few notches after witnessing our wonderful children engage in a lifetime educational memory. Hope to see you then.<br /><br />Larry GonskyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103723843846325548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405489505661198992.post-52871124752389687432010-11-23T14:33:45.171-05:002010-11-23T14:33:45.171-05:00Tamar,
Jayme sent this on to me and I cannot tell ...Tamar,<br />Jayme sent this on to me and I cannot tell you how much your comments brightened my day! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and give some hugs to those three terrific kids who are missed by one of their teachers- me.<br />Ellen BrownUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040131706855918464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405489505661198992.post-56683530071141118672010-11-23T14:11:11.628-05:002010-11-23T14:11:11.628-05:00Thank you. As someone who works in public educati...Thank you. As someone who works in public education and for MSD, I appreciate your comments.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.com