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I have started thinking about how to make this better for teachers. I have some things planned to make sure that this does not take effect. However, if we are unsuccessful and the internship program does go into effect on September 1, 2018, I have a program ready to go and Id like to tell you about it.
Ervin Educational Consulting, LLC Teacher Internship Program
My company, Ervin Educational Consulting (EEC), will be accepting teachers into its Teacher Internship Program effective September 8, 2018. This will satisfy the State of Ohios galactically stupid internship requirement.
EEC Teacher Interns will have a two part day.
Morning: EEC Teacher Interns will arrive at Ghostlight Coffee at 9:00 am on Wayne Avenue in Dayton, Ohio (or thereabouts; Im going to be very forgiving about punctuality, since this is about three hours later than most teachers arrive on a normal day). EEC Teacher Interns will then be given free lattes, compliments of Ghostlight, the best coffee shop in Southwest Ohio. Ive already worked this out with Ghostlight ownership (Thanks, Shane!). During this time, teachers will be able to work on their lesson plans and grade papers since they never have the time to do that during a normal days work. Or, if they would like, they will be able to strategize with other EEC Teacher Interns on how to best organize against politicians who have no respect for teachers.
Once the morning is over, EEC Teacher Interns will be allowed to go out to eat as if they were normal people with normal jobs.
In the afternoon, EEC Teacher Interns will finish their state-mandated internship requirements by getting a free massage donated by a local business. The internship day will end with a parting gift from Ervin Educational Consulting and a sincere thank you for doing a really hard job every single day.
This is not a joke. I am really doing this. I am asking for business owners from around Ohio to support teachers in this way. Have teachers intern at your businesses by allowing them to catch up on their work and relax. Treat them with the respect and appreciation that is lacking from politicians like John Kasich.
If any businesses would like to donate a massage for hard-working teachers, please message me on Facebook, leave a comment here, or email me at servin@ervineducationalconsulting.com.
https://www.facebook.com/askthekidwhisperer/photos/a.221857767829941.76351.208277229187995/1611511598864544/?type=3&theater
AJT
(5,240 posts)BSdetect
(8,998 posts)They are remorseless in pursuit of pettiness.
Else You Are Mad
(3,040 posts)What could the rationale behind the law even be?!?
mercuryblues
(14,537 posts)Siwsan
(26,286 posts)Let them get a clue about how real people live.
csziggy
(34,136 posts)Florida Memory and the state photo archives have three pages of information and photos about Bob Graham's workdays.
In 1977, state legislator and relatively unknown gubernatorial candidate, Bob Graham, created campaign publicity by undertaking a series of 100 "workdays." Graham announced he would experience the lives of ordinary Floridians firsthand by working their jobs. Although the model for this innovative strategy was Lawton Chiles' walk across the state during his successful 1970 campaign for the US Senate, the initial idea for a workday was not Graham's.
In 1974, during a committee meeting, Graham began complaining at the poor level of the civic awareness of Florida's students. A frustrated high school teacher, Sue Reilly, dared the young legislator to teach a class himself for one day. He agreed, thinking it would never happen. But Reilly set up for him to teach after Labor Day at Carol City High School in Miami Lakes, Graham's hometown. Publicly committed, Graham taught the class. In 1977, Graham would count the teaching stint as his first workday.
State Senator Bob Graham during workday as a "Pooper scooper" for Ocala Breeders Sales: Ocala, Florida (1977)
Image Number: N048733
Photographed on October 9, 1977.
Throughout 1977 and 1978, Graham worked all sorts of jobs from lobster fisher, mullet gutter, shrimper, and dive boat operator to short order cook, bellhop, social worker, and plumber. He even spent a night riding with the Tallahassee Police Department, which included the discovery and investigation of a near-fatal shooting. He also spent two days as a temporary worker, including applying for food stamps. His final job before the 1978 election was as a housewife.
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Of course, the workdays made for good television and garnered ample newspaper coverage as well. Graham followed a couple of rules in order to stay legitimate in the eyes of voters. He worked the entire shift. He only allowed the press to be present for a part of that shift. And he did all aspects of the job. After winning the election, Graham kept up the workdays throughout his terms as governor and US Senator and during his brief presidential candidacy in 2003. He has worked 921 jobs in over 109 cities and five states.
More, including photos of Graham at various jobs: https://www.floridamemory.com/photographiccollection/photo_exhibits/bobgraham/
I believe that those workdays gave Graham a real perspective on the lives on a wide range of people and how their jobs affected their lives. And I think they were one of the things that made Graham a great governor and senator.
Siwsan
(26,286 posts)I am so sick and tired of these 'Ivory Tower' politicians. AND those, like Paul Ryan, who once took advantage of the exact same social safety nets that they are now trying to destroy.
csziggy
(34,136 posts)It got him a lot of attention and helped him understand what people in all sorts of fields of work had to put up with.
Little Marco Rubio would benefit from such a reality check- but so would many Democratic politicians.
Think of what it would be like for Dolt45 to go out and do some REAL work instead of conning his way through like! As if he'd ever have considered it.
annabanana
(52,791 posts)Teachers more than deserve this break!
ChoppinBroccoli
(3,784 posts)I may have to try to organize something similar here in Columbus if I can figure out the logistics of it. As a side benefit, it's great advertising and P.R. for small businesses who want to donate time, goods, and/or services to the effort (like the coffee shop and the massage therapist mentioned in the article). I just love this idea so much. I hope Mr./Ms. Ervin doesn't mind if this idea spreads throughout the State. I would love to see that.