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Didn't get yesterday

I didn't get anything written yesterday. Oops. Thankfully the world continued and I am sure that the Lord will forgive me for not posting for one day of Lent.

I have started reading a book that is all about teaching. It is mostly warm fuzzy, inspirational stuff so far, but I think that this book has potential. It said something that has challenged me a bit. If I am to say I believe that all students can and do learn, then I need to cut the negative talk about them. It is as though I speak into existence the behaviors when I bitch about the students. I feel as though that this plays into my no complaining desire for Lent. It is going to be challenging though.

I see that I have 2 options:
A) Confront the teachers who I converse with that talk negatively about students.
Pro: They know that I don't want to be talking negatively about students.
Con: They make take it personally.

B) Don't talk to the teachers who talk negatively.
Pro: I can/need to surround myself with people who will help me be the best at my job, so I don't necessarily feel bad about avoiding negativity.
Con: I like the negative talkers as people. Can I like them as people but not as co-workers?
Con: My two grade level partners are negative talkers. I can't avoid them. I want good teamwork. Am I forced to bring up the negative talk? Or can I just constantly change the topic until they get the hint?

I am going to attempt option B. We shall see how this all plays out.

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