School districts across the state of Minnesota, probably all states, are looking at budget cuts. Today at our staff meeting we were shown some of the ideas to alleviate some of the stress on the school budget. Ideas such as a four day week seem grand while others seem fruitless. As I was listening to the budget talk, I had my own idea to save money. If we didn't have the NCLB test (MCA- Minnesota Comprehension Assessment), we could take more money from the testing companies and give more money to the school districts. For the past several summers I have participated in several panels which help build the test and judge data from the test. Although I appreciate the teacher input into the process, it is a huge money drain for the state. Wouldn't it be nice if the tests were taken away leaving more time for teaching and more money for the state?
Today I went back to the interweb to find out what I could post about that would relate to sankalpa . "...Sankalpa has the potential to release tremendous power by clearly defining and focusing on a chosen goal." My chosen goal since May has truly been on being physically active. Since it's cold and miserable out, I've been being active inside instead of outside. December 6th (or something like that) was the last time I ventured outside for physical activity. I, however, have still been going to they gym and focusing on being physically fit (or at least burning enough calories to eat more food). Yesterday I received an early morning text from a friend in God's Country . President Obama was talking about "The President's Challenge" . Today (I tried yesterday and decided to put it off until today... forget out it... let it happen... put it aside... clear my mind of it... all probably sankalpa) I formed a group. The...
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