Current Events: Wisconsin Union Boycott

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Government workers are boycotting a proposal to cut retirement benefits imposed by the union in Wisconsin. Currently the state of Wisconsin is broke and have been paying 100% of retirement and health care benefits, the proposal would make state employees more in align with the rest of the country and public sector equivalent where they pay part and their employer puts in part. The union claims they are not fighting over balancing the budget but to their right to collective bargain over these issues. Many are protesting including teachers who called in sick to attend boycotts. Some schools had 40% or more of their teachers not report to duty causing them to close school for a few days now. The state can fire the teachers that have attended the boycotts because state employees are not allowed to strike. If the state does not cut their Budget they will have to let go hundreds of their teachers impacting education. In my opinion, it is almost better to cut some of the benefits that teachers have been enjoying for the good of everyone including the students. While people hate to give up what they have been enjoying it is better to shave off a little than to cut the whole thing.

Understanding the Dilemmas of School Principalship

Principals have moral ethical dilemmas daily. They have an obligation to society, to the profession, to the school board, teachers, students and all of the stakeholders. It can sometimes be hard to distinguish between right and wrong, what perspective to take, or one ought to do. Therefore, a leader's conduct must overall be moral as they must look out for children who do not have a voice for themselves. A principal must keep moral thoughts in not only the day to day dilemmas but policies and procedures that have ethical implications.

Why a School Principal Would use a Blog

I feel that there are many ways that an educational leader could use a blog. First, and foremost would be to share the accomplishments of the teachers and students in their school to build morale. It is also a way to be transparent and to let the stakeholders know what is happening in your school. Blogging can help a leader to challenge themselves, continually grow as a transformational leader and to also give back to others who can learn from your experiences.