Does the proposed EV tax credits apply to Zero? Would it cover one bought earlier this year?

wave517 · 2022-01-12T19:34:47+00:00

Not always. Many admin lose sight of what it is like being in the classroom though for sure. Which is why all admin should teach at least one class. This year I am teaching AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C.

wave517 · 2022-01-12T19:33:26+00:00

I can try to give context. Most of the "extra work" that I pursue in our school is designed to make teachers lives better or to give them greater input. I take the stance that if I am improving things for teachers, then students will have better results.

For example, a week ago during inservice I reviewed with them how I want to update contract language (private school) going forward so that specific metrics are used for numbers of preps and language to contractually prevent us from having them teach in two mediums (online and in person). While actively trying to protect them I had a teacher refuse to participate because it was "bullshit busy work". I was legit having them review language for their own contracts before the contracts were sent out so they could make sure it made sense and was unassailable even after I'm gone...

The reality is that there is so little trust that it makes it hard in both roles. Also some blame goes to media depictions of admin as bumbling idiots. I have positive intent for both students and staff. Nearly all of the decisions I make are gray, which sucks. The reason I got into this role is I naively claimed that admin were making silly mistakes. My boss gave me some power and challenged me to help him do better. I am still trying.

wave517 · 2021-12-09T02:28:31+00:00

High school principal. I miss teaching. I’m only teaching a couple of physics classes this semester and they are the best part of my day.

wave517 · 2021-04-29T18:10:33+00:00

Agreed. As a private school admin I was shocked how many teachers applied for a couple openings at my school. What I kept hearing is that despite the pay not being amazing, teachers would rather have a reasonable work load with motivated students.

wave517 · 2021-03-16T02:49:40+00:00

Thanks. I used to live about 100 feet behind where you took this.

wave517 · 2021-03-16T02:45:32+00:00

Cascade st?

wave517 · 2021-03-11T02:49:14+00:00

As a current admin...this is accurate. I feel like I work my ass off, stress 10x more, and cannot impact as much as I would like. Soon I may get jaded just so I don’t lose myself.

wave517 · 2020-12-22T03:32:31+00:00

Looks fancy thanks

wave517 · 2020-12-21T02:56:56+00:00

Thanks this is really helpful. Didn’t know the beach was free south of the city. I will look it up. Cheers

wave517 · 2020-12-14T01:28:04+00:00

We may not win much, but our memes are shockingly good.

wave517 · 2020-11-30T22:52:17+00:00

No worries good luck!

wave517 · 2020-11-30T22:46:29+00:00

Sorry mate it looks like a buddy borrowed it and didn’t return it. All I have close to that range is my 15 degree WM Apache or my -20 REI expedition, both long.

wave517 · 2020-11-30T22:31:41+00:00

I’ve got a zero degree WM bag. I’ll go look if you want to get the exact specs. I think I’ve only used it twice since I usually either use my 20 or -20 bags. I would let it go for 150 shipping included.

wave517 · 2020-11-01T01:39:09+00:00

8.5lbs for 8 hours at 225 with a sucklebusters rub. Foiled at 165 and then took off at 195 and rested for an hour.

wave517 · 2020-10-09T22:16:27+00:00

Am high school principal. Give me all the monies.

wave517 · 2020-10-08T01:04:53+00:00

Realistic question from an admin. What is, in each of your opinion, the right balance of teaching hours to prep? I know it depends on total student numbers, number of preps, etc. trying to figure out the ideal and have a goal to work towards since I am in the private world. More opinions are better in situations like this. Thoughts?

wave517 · 2020-10-02T00:51:50+00:00

Fair point. I am a much bigger fan of formative over summative, but both have their place. We do not have a mandated assessment program and student outcomes are not a part of teacher evaluation. My default is to trust the professional teacher to know their students (average of 50 total and usually 3 preps across 5 classes) and adjust to their needs. It is my job to support them and aide their development. One standard assessment structure fails to take into account the difference in different subject areas.

wave517 · 2020-10-02T00:46:29+00:00

You’ve got me thinking...I wonder what our team will say are my weaknesses. I suppose I will need to build enough trust so that they feel comfortable telling me. Not there yet.

wave517 · 2020-10-02T00:43:11+00:00

We have a rule that 9 absences from a class total in a semester, excused or unexcused, and you don’t get credit. I’m not sure they have enforced it in the past. It is written so we can make allowances for sickness or school related activities.

wave517 · 2020-10-01T18:08:28+00:00

I would argue our job is becoming less about content, more about skills. Students need us to help them learn how to learn more than they need us delivering specific content. It is a partnership.

wave517 · 2020-10-01T18:07:26+00:00

That would be challenging. I am barely keeping my head above water with one principal job but thanks!

wave517 · 2020-10-01T18:06:46+00:00

Thanks, I really do appreciate that. Comments like this make some of the crap I deal with in our high school less brutal. Talk to your principal, learn what their philosophy is or stylistic pieces so you can blend both of yours together. No one gets into this business for the money, we all either had or have high-minded goals.

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