I know you've been dying to read this post...(Pun intended.) About a month ago, I was working on a blog post and referenced The Hunger Games. It suddenly hit me how much public education is like the fight-to-the-death competition in The Hunger Games. Seriously! I had one of those Aha! moments. The more I thought about it, the more parallels I was able to draw. I mean, really. If you are a teacher, aren't there days or weeks or months that you feel like you are up against insurmountable odds? I know I feel this way quite often! So, without further adieu...
#1. Teachers are expected to come out victorious against insurmountable odds.
#2. Just when you think you've got the hang of public education, they throw in some new obstacle just like poor Katniss and those awful fireballs or poisonous fog. Hello, common core! I am talking to you.
#3. As teachers, we often feel we are facing a battle alone much like the competitors in the Hunger Games. Yes, some alliances exist, but it doesn't seem to end well which is really a shame.
#4. The Capital - They are misquided and unaware. Much like the politicians and leaders shaping public education currently.
#5. Mockingjays. Elementary-aged students. Enough said.
#6. Trackerjackers. A horde of angry parents.
#7. May the odds be ever in your favor. Think testing!!!!
#8. We fight each other. We fight the elements. Often with little or no resources. And we are at the mercy of the public if we get teacher supplies!
#9. Just because something was a rule yesterday doesn't mean it's still a rule today.
#10. Public education will try to break you. Just like President Snow. Stay strong. If Peeta Mellark can survive The Hunger Games, so can you!
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