What is "The Rubber Room?" Simply put, "The Rubber Room" is a room where hundreds and hundreds of New York City schoolteachers presently sit, being paid full salary to do absolutely nothing. But, like so many things, it's not quite so simple... What Happens? Each year in New York City hundreds of schoolteachers are suspended. Their teaching privileges are temporarily, but indefinitely, revoked. Accused of a wide range and varying degrees of misconduct, these teachers are no longer allowed in the classroom. Instead, while awaiting a lengthy adjudication process, they are compelled to report to an off-campus location commonly referred to as The Rubber Room.
Read this newspaper article about it. Look at the trailer for a documentary film about the rubber-room. Look at the film's website. Listen to the radio broadcast on NPR's This American Life.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Chapter One Closes

Day five does arrive.
It's the end of the week.
Staying calm is what I strive.
So that I don't end up weak.

Chuck says, "So we live another day."
Just like they say in the mob.
Is there any escape, any other way?
Each day I spend here is another one they rob.

I look forward to the weekend.
I've endured a lot in the recent past.
It'll be time for me to heal and mend.
I hope my days off don't go by too fast.

I'll focus on good things to which I can look forward
Such as respite and rest
And new goals I make which I can begin moving toward.
And keep making myself the best.
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