Starting Over: A Post-Katrina Educationtag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/starting-over//502008-05-29T00:55:12ZThis opinion blog will chronicle the highs and lows of starting over in the new educational landscape that has become New Orleans’ answer to the question, “How Hard Can It Be?” There is drama on every corner but the story of how we are coping with the challenges and overcoming the obstacles may not make it into the books. Unlike most stories, this one does not begin at the beginning. Our story starts here and now. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7FINAL BELLtag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.58542008-05-29T00:51:10Z2008-05-29T00:55:12ZI wanted to make my last entry in the “Starting Over” blog distinctive by detailing a chronology of the last week of school. Unfortunately, everything was happening so fast that I did not have time to write about it. Today,...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
I wanted to make my last entry in the “Starting Over” blog distinctive by detailing a chronology of the last week of school. Unfortunately, everything was happening so fast that I did not have time to write about it. Today,...
Congratulations!tag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.57432008-05-15T02:55:40Z2008-05-15T03:00:46ZFour hours ago, Board members, Tracie, Madonna and I, had the privilege of presenting awards to a few hundred students at our school’s first annual Scholastic Awards Ceremony. The auditorium was filled to capacity for this special event. One of...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
Four hours ago, Board members, Tracie, Madonna and I, had the privilege of presenting awards to a few hundred students at our school’s first annual Scholastic Awards Ceremony. The auditorium was filled to capacity for this special event. One of...
Prayers Answeredtag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.57052008-05-10T06:56:27Z2008-05-10T07:01:36ZThe operation on our former principal was a success. She has survived a pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, a medically induced coma and more. Now she is “out of the woods.” Thank you for all of you prayers....Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
The operation on our former principal was a success. She has survived a pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, a medically induced coma and more. Now she is “out of the woods.” Thank you for all of you prayers....
Racing Against the Clocktag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.57042008-05-10T06:44:40Z2008-05-10T06:54:42ZIn the past, I have always loved the closing days of school. Not because it signaled the end of the session, but because it was a time to assess what had been accomplished and begin planning for the next year....Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
In the past, I have always loved the closing days of school. Not because it signaled the end of the session, but because it was a time to assess what had been accomplished and begin planning for the next year....
In Prayertag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.56452008-05-02T16:27:47Z2008-05-02T16:31:13Z Yesterday was an emotional time for me, with shocking ups and downs all day. The best experience was picking up the trophies, medallions, and ribbons for the Scholastic Awards Night which is coming up in two weeks. The worst...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
Yesterday was an emotional time for me, with shocking ups and downs all day. The best experience was picking up the trophies, medallions, and ribbons for the Scholastic Awards Night which is coming up in two weeks. The worst...
A Beautiful Morningtag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.56302008-05-01T05:14:51Z2008-05-01T05:35:38ZThe Professional Development day went off without a hitch. The atmosphere at the Basin St. Station was exciting. The meeting was held in the 4th floor reception hall with a view overlooking the neighborhood. The breakfast menu blended traditional foods...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
The Professional Development day went off without a hitch. The atmosphere at the Basin St. Station was exciting. The meeting was held in the 4th floor reception hall with a view overlooking the neighborhood. The breakfast menu blended traditional foods...
Spring Fevertag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.55682008-04-23T04:04:45Z2008-04-27T20:54:48ZDo the students have Spring Fever? Have some of our teachers moved at a clip that was too fast and so hard that they are running out of gas before the end of the school year? Are there so many...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
Do the students have Spring Fever? Have some of our teachers moved at a clip that was too fast and so hard that they are running out of gas before the end of the school year? Are there so many...
Supply and Demand, Amentag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.55042008-04-15T03:27:13Z2008-04-15T03:36:09ZAs I searched the aisles of Home Depot a little while ago looking for chandelier cleaner, I spotted the famous McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School Second Grade Teacher extraordinaire, Paulette Larkin, with her grandchildren making a purchase. Okay, maybe I’m...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
As I searched the aisles of Home Depot a little while ago looking for chandelier cleaner, I spotted the famous McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School Second Grade Teacher extraordinaire, Paulette Larkin, with her grandchildren making a purchase. Okay, maybe I’m...
Awards Day Planstag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.54702008-04-10T01:56:57Z2008-04-10T01:59:30ZI’m going to have some fun before I call it quits for tonight. I am going to create the Awards Day form for our teachers to list the students being recognized for outstanding performances. The reviewers need it by tomorrow...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
I’m going to have some fun before I call it quits for tonight. I am going to create the Awards Day form for our teachers to list the students being recognized for outstanding performances. The reviewers need it by tomorrow...
If I'm on Time . . . .tag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.54442008-04-08T04:22:57Z2008-04-08T04:26:30ZI am going to an 8:00 meeting tomorrow morning to observe some principals in a focus group on leadership issues in New Orleans schools. This goes against the first of my four retirement rules. 1. No 8:00 meetings (a.m. or...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
I am going to an 8:00 meeting tomorrow morning to observe some principals in a focus group on leadership issues in New Orleans schools. This goes against the first of my four retirement rules. 1. No 8:00 meetings (a.m. or...
Where the Rubber Meets the Roadtag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.54302008-04-06T03:21:29Z2008-04-06T03:25:00ZIt’s been one hell of a week in New Orleans. The weather has gone from beautiful, windy spring days to frighteningly stormy nights. We’ve had tornado warnings and now the Mississippi river is cresting at a level much higher than...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
It’s been one hell of a week in New Orleans. The weather has gone from beautiful, windy spring days to frighteningly stormy nights. We’ve had tornado warnings and now the Mississippi river is cresting at a level much higher than...
Money, Money, Moneytag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.53602008-03-30T05:34:49Z2011-12-07T18:48:50Z My friend Sr. Judy Gomila celebrated her 50-year Jubilee at Our Lady of Holy Cross College Chapel this morning. It's hard to believe she was already a nun when I was starting Kindergarten. She's as vibrant and funny as...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
My friend Sr. Judy Gomila celebrated her 50-year Jubilee at Our Lady of Holy Cross College Chapel this morning. It's hard to believe she was already a nun when I was starting Kindergarten. She's as vibrant and funny as...
In Mourningtag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.53082008-03-25T16:19:36Z2008-03-25T16:31:20ZMany young people have been mourning the loss of Lance Zarders, one of my former students at Oretha Castle Haley Elementary School. I promised to post the link to his Guestbook where friends and family can express their sentiments. Lance...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
Many young people have been mourning the loss of Lance Zarders, one of my former students at Oretha Castle Haley Elementary School. I promised to post the link to his Guestbook where friends and family can express their sentiments. Lance...
Confessiontag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.53002008-03-24T16:03:10Z2008-03-24T16:06:54Z I’m a procrastinator. I put off tasks that are tedious, unpleasant, or difficult until the last minute. I am rarely early for meetings, assignments, or church. I think that I’ve always been a little late, even for parties, weddings...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
I’m a procrastinator. I put off tasks that are tedious, unpleasant, or difficult until the last minute. I am rarely early for meetings, assignments, or church. I think that I’ve always been a little late, even for parties, weddings...
Happy Eastertag:blogs.edweek.org,2008:/edweek/starting-over//50.52882008-03-21T17:20:28Z2008-03-21T17:28:44ZYesterday was one of the best days we’ve had at our school this year. We didn’t get any great news about winning a grant or contest. The LEAP testing was just completed last week. So, we didn’t get any reports...Roslyn Johnson Smith, Ph.D.http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/starting-over/
Yesterday was one of the best days we’ve had at our school this year. We didn’t get any great news about winning a grant or contest. The LEAP testing was just completed last week. So, we didn’t get any reports...