Ignorance swoops down like a vulture

Why you should join me and work for the Boston Public Schools

"It's calm, yet wild; the style that I speak.
Just filled with facts and you will never get weak in the heart."
-BDP, "You Must Learn"

Today’s educator should choose Boston Public Schools because it is challenging, rewarding, and empowering. As one of the most culturally-diverse cities in the nation, Boston offers a variety of experiences to challenge even the most seasoned educator. The district has a strong mandate to close the achievement gap and educators are a vital component towards achieving that goal. The district reflects the city; a multiethnic and multilingual urban village with many needs, opportunities, and challenges that require the creative and critical thinking of educators willing to take risks and give their all.

Working in Boston is rewarding because no where else in the country is there such a vast supply of resources, opportunities, and networks to tap for building the whole student. Boston is the education city and its public schools should remain at the forefront of setting trends. There are several special programs in place to recruit and retain a diverse pool of educator candidates who are willing to roll up their sleeves and invest in not only the education of students; but their own as well. Plus, being the college town that it is, the professional development and training opportunities offered here are beyond compare.

Lastly, Boston needs educators who can connect with students to reach for the stars and seize their potential. In turn, these educators will become empowered citizens – along with the students – embarking on a journey of self-discovery and learning together. The children of Boston need more positive, visible, and tangible role models. The immediate impact that can be made in the life of just one child should be reason enough alone. Education is the faithful cog in the wheel that has brought to life many students’ dreams, and with issues such as drop-out rates, homelessness, broken homes, and youth violence making the nightly news, Boston educators are authorized to invest in the future of their students.

In short, the kids need you, yo. Be a teacher. Or be a teacher of teachers. Be a counselor. Do whatever you can to help. There are too many of these youngsters dropping out and falling through the cracks. There are good folks and bad ones in the system just like any other corporation or organization. The future needs forming. The sky won't turn bright blue immediately, but everything little bit counts. We need more Prezbos, yo.