revolt?

     I mentioned in my last post that I had the marvelous opportunity to hear Robert Brooks speak about mindset. I gave my grade-level colleague and fellow first-year teacher a ride back to town, and, inspired by Mr. Brooks, we discussed our frustrations with certain grade-level-mandated practices. 

     Looks like we are going beyond talking and going to take action. Am I scared about it? Heck yes. Do I think our other colleagues are going to take it gracefully, with good wishes and understanding? Heck no. But will it benefit our students? I think it would only build our relationships and learning.

     Can't say much more about it than that at the moment, but stay tuned.