1.21.2009

Daily Snapshot: 1.20.09


More inspiration, from Obama's inaugural address:
  • "...and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness."
  • "...dust ourselves off and begin the work of re-making America."
  • "Our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness."
  • "We will lend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist..."
  • "And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age."
Below is an excerpt from my Teaching High School Methods course class-wide blog:

'While I adore all of these profound quotes, the fifth is especially relevant to my--and all of my fellow pre-service teachers'!--current and future endeavors. Education is so important, yet resources are constantly stolen from the schools and students are robbed of important, significant, vital learning experiences. I hope and pray that Obama will help this country achieve even half of all the wonderful promises he's made. With a slogan of "Yes, we can", it's hard to not be optimistic! :)

On that note, however, I think it's important to point out that Obama is not a cure-all-miracle-worker and that all of the transformations are our responsibility, too. Reform and re-building starts with us, the teachers--how exciting! I can't wait to begin...'

2 comments:

heyyy chloe said...

AWESOME!
good quotes. obama is so amazing.

the art of being ______ said...

bum, I miss you muchly.