Our Own Price-less Treasures

I am definitely an idealist when it comes to education. And in this blog, I want to look hard at what happens in our public schools. But at this time of year, when we're toasting the teachers and putting it all in perspective, I get mushy about the talent that makes learning possible.

In the previous post, I mention Mr. Silvera, my son's inspiring gym teacher. But I could cite many others, including Mr. Santoloci, Mrs. Hart, and the school nurse who went out of her way to make sure my son had the right drops in his eyes during allergy season.

Steve Adubato, a Montclair resident, says it so eloquently in his blog. His son's teacher, Mrs. Susan Price, is such a gem, in that wise and knowing way a seasoned teacher can be. The scene he describes isn't about some obsequious educator giving in when confronted with crying child and perplexed parent. It's about a teacher helping a student stretch himself, making the best, most challenging choice even when the easier one would be a lot more fun.

Read it, then write a nice letter to a great teacher...(It's good for you.)