First, let me show you all the premiere of my TEDxNYED video on teacher voice:
Teacher voice isn’t something we can ignore anymore. The time has now come to not just use our voices to speak up and out on our own professions, but also redefine it so we don’t feel like it’s just given to us. I don’t want to become the arbitrator of teacher voice, but I am a teacher with an idea of what people ought to hear when they hear this voice. Please join me in reframing the idea of teacher voice.
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Teacher voice means sticking one’s neck out, taking a risk, being courageous. Perhaps I’m more stupid and näive than courageous, but, I find that many teachers in their respective places of employ aren’t willing to be courageous.
Jose you have a powerful and thought provoking voice. Thank you for taking the lead in the discussion regarding teacher voice. I agree that “speaking out and speaking up” is integral and “the way we invest in our voices matters in a huge way.” Yes, we have to work “harder worker for the kids” and do “this with students and for students.” When teachers have a “seat at the table,” education for all children will improve. You are a courageous leader of teachers. Thank you. p.s. I love making bulletin boards and if I ever find myself at your school I’ll make one for you :)
I just love everything about you and your magazine! So inspiring!