[etni] Fw: Listening to our gripes

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Esther Revivo - estherrv@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Listening to our gripes

 Firstly, I have no problem airing my opinions in front of anyone from the 
Dept. of Education; as hard working dedicated professionals, why need any of 
us fear airing legitimate complaints?

I just wish to say that I believe that if Judy Steiner had the ability 
(primarily FINANCES) to do what SHE wants, many of our complaints would be 
addressed. Over the years I have often written Judy Steiner as well as Avi 
Tzur (my school's inspector) about different issues. Both have replied 
quickly and to the point. The same can NOT be said of many inspectors in 
other subjects studied at school. (I've overheard talk in the staff room.)

We have to keep in mind that with all the good will in the world, (and Judy 
has a lot of it and really tries her best,) what with such horrific budget 
cuts over the last few years her hands are tied on many issues. Just today 
my rakezet and I were lamenting the fact that since the modular Bagrut came 
out, our hours have gone down from 5 per week to 4. Our pupils today are 
definitely much less proficient in English than pupils of yesteryear when 5 
hours per week was the norm.

The bottom line is, in my humble opinion, not convincing Judy Steiner or 
other inspectors of the veracity of our complaints. Rather, convincing 
Knesset members and the government to invest more money in education. Unless 
financing is available, no matter how much we rightly "kvetch" (complain,) 
no change will be possible even if the English Inspectorate accepts our 
grievances as legitimate.

Esther Revivo
Ulpanat Tzvia Sedot Negev


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