I teach at two schools. Each of them opens up the day with the pledge to the American flag, and then their own personal school's pledge. Someone recites it over the loudspeaker, while all the other children say it along with them. Then they move on to the daily announcements. Below is the pledge for one of my schools- we'll call it "Elementary School."
"As an Elementary School student, I have the right to be happy and be treated with kindness in this classroom. This means that no one will laugh at me, ignore me, or deliberately hurt my feelings. I will obey my teachers. I will respect others. I will do my work and make my family and my teachers proud of me. Today, I will be a good Elementary School student."
It sounds all fine and good at first... the last half is great! The opening line, though... "I have the RIGHT to be happy"... wait, what?
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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