I feel your pain. I dont recommend the "go it alone" approach..too difficult. I suggest seeking employment from a charter or private school. You would be appreciated in India. I might know of some good opportunities there. Send me a message if interested.
I think the situation with the kid who kept throwing stuff - I'm not a child psychologist. But, maybe there was some sort of way to motivate that kid (or not) to sit quietly.
I don't know. I know a real estate agent who tells me about a few clients she lost which she feels bad about. Her gut feels bad, as if it's telling her there may have been something she could have done, a lesson she could learn which would help in the future.
I'm not saying this with certainty, but just guessing.
I believe, for whatever that's worth, that your school will eventually thrive - simply because the students who go to your school will become smarter than the average public school student, covering more material in less time, getting ahead of them, and will develop a stronger work ethic and interest in independent reading and study.
Parents want that for their kids. They don't want mediocrity from kids who just watch television after school and get Cs. I think they'll want to invest.
Your advertisement could say, "Are you fed up with the agenda public schools are trying to work over on your kids? Then we are the alternative that you seek. Come join."
I totally understand. I'm absolutelyl fed up with the ridiculousness of Art college and I really want to start my own school some day. You should hear me rave about it.
Definitely look for more students to replace the ones who're quitting. Advertize, even door to door / pamplets.
Don't rely on any of the leaving students coming back. Maybe they will, maybe they won't. Just know that no matter what, you've made their life better.
Don't take anymore students for free. This includes the students that you've taught for free this passing year. No matter how short on students you will be. Like you said people don't appreciate anything they get for free.
(I thought for a moment you were going to quote from Rush's "Trees" when you were going through the aphorisms there. That you didn't, is like hearing a single shoe drop, and it's driving me nuts.)
It would have been amusing to see how you would have reacted to the Rutgers Political Science department, which I went through. You probably would have burst into flames.
Sorry to hear about your setbacks, but they're to be expected. Chin up, stiff upper lip and all that, and keep us updated.
I think the lady was jealous that you're doing a pretty good job and that's the main reason (or any other symptom of neurosis) that people can reject and hate the good. Anyway, I am glad you know that whatever the circumstances they are there to be taken.
Yeah me too. My education sucked royally. I can remember some decent teachers that I was inspired by, but for the most part they just lacked so much intelligence as to how to really educate.
I think it's important for a teacher to instill the desire to learn in the children. And most of the teachers I had, were really bad at that.
Get a set of Saxon math books from 6/5, 7/6, 8/7 etc.(the older ones) and work through them doing all the problems. I guarantee you won't ever say math is your weakest subject. Any math book you pick up you would be able to work them from basic to advanced math with no problem.
I feel your pain. I dont recommend the "go it alone" approach..too difficult. I suggest seeking employment from a charter or private school. You would be appreciated in India. I might know of some good opportunities there. Send me a message if interested.
rh001YT 7 months ago
I think the situation with the kid who kept throwing stuff - I'm not a child psychologist. But, maybe there was some sort of way to motivate that kid (or not) to sit quietly.
I don't know. I know a real estate agent who tells me about a few clients she lost which she feels bad about. Her gut feels bad, as if it's telling her there may have been something she could have done, a lesson she could learn which would help in the future.
I'm not saying this with certainty, but just guessing.
highwind8124 2 years ago
I believe, for whatever that's worth, that your school will eventually thrive - simply because the students who go to your school will become smarter than the average public school student, covering more material in less time, getting ahead of them, and will develop a stronger work ethic and interest in independent reading and study.
Parents want that for their kids. They don't want mediocrity from kids who just watch television after school and get Cs. I think they'll want to invest.
highwind8124 2 years ago
I worry for you, Mr. Cropper. I'm not sure it's a professional business practice to say anything negative about your clients.
I mean that when I say "I'm not sure". I just worry.
highwind8124 2 years ago
I worry, too! I worry a lot...
MrCropper 2 years ago
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highwind8124 2 years ago
I wish I had, when I was a child, attended a school such as yours.
XxxNuMbxxX0301 2 years ago
Your advertisement could say, "Are you fed up with the agenda public schools are trying to work over on your kids? Then we are the alternative that you seek. Come join."
monkeyflowers 2 years ago
I totally understand. I'm absolutelyl fed up with the ridiculousness of Art college and I really want to start my own school some day. You should hear me rave about it.
justinwlaurab 2 years ago
I think it's a japanese saying (the one with the nail)
"The nail that sticks up gets hammered down"
But I guess one could also say:
"The nail that sticks up paves the way for other nails to come out" :-)
ForABetterTomorrow 2 years ago
I just finished relistening to The Fountainhead. This video series reminded me of early setbacks in Roark's career.
jwoodswce 2 years ago
Definitely look for more students to replace the ones who're quitting. Advertize, even door to door / pamplets.
Don't rely on any of the leaving students coming back. Maybe they will, maybe they won't. Just know that no matter what, you've made their life better.
Don't take anymore students for free. This includes the students that you've taught for free this passing year. No matter how short on students you will be. Like you said people don't appreciate anything they get for free.
NotThat3 2 years ago 10
I agree with you.
claudiusofrome 2 years ago
(I thought for a moment you were going to quote from Rush's "Trees" when you were going through the aphorisms there. That you didn't, is like hearing a single shoe drop, and it's driving me nuts.)
It would have been amusing to see how you would have reacted to the Rutgers Political Science department, which I went through. You probably would have burst into flames.
Sorry to hear about your setbacks, but they're to be expected. Chin up, stiff upper lip and all that, and keep us updated.
Quag7 2 years ago 2
I think the lady was jealous that you're doing a pretty good job and that's the main reason (or any other symptom of neurosis) that people can reject and hate the good. Anyway, I am glad you know that whatever the circumstances they are there to be taken.
SuperFinGuy 2 years ago 4
I have no doubt that you will exceed in your profession
TheObnubilators 2 years ago 3
,ya' damn arsonist
TheObnubilators 2 years ago
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ghbo12 2 years ago
Yeah me too. My education sucked royally. I can remember some decent teachers that I was inspired by, but for the most part they just lacked so much intelligence as to how to really educate.
I think it's important for a teacher to instill the desire to learn in the children. And most of the teachers I had, were really bad at that.
TheObnubilators 2 years ago
"Could you do a series of vids on algebra and some of the higher maths?"
Me? Haha! Math is my weakest subject. I learned 80% of the math I know by preparing lessons for my students.
But, I was thinking of some videos on Euclid's Elements...
MrCropper 2 years ago
Mr Cropper
Get a set of Saxon math books from 6/5, 7/6, 8/7 etc.(the older ones) and work through them doing all the problems. I guarantee you won't ever say math is your weakest subject. Any math book you pick up you would be able to work them from basic to advanced math with no problem.
claudiusofrome 2 years ago 2