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Friday, October 20, 2006
$32,203
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A few days ago, someone asked how much the Atlanta school system paid for its “convocation” event, celebrating schools that met district targets.
This statement from the school system was in my inbox this morning:
“Convocation is the district’s yearly acknowledgment and recognition of the schools that made the District’s targets. This celebration includes all employees so that everyone can see how their work impacts student achievement and to motivate those schools that did not make their targets. This celebration was held at the Georgia Dome where we received a reduced rental rate. The total cost of the convocation was approximately $32,203, $9,500 of which was provided by external donation.”
Several teachers posted on an earlier thread that they did not think this event helped them feel motivated or proud. They viewed it as a pain in the rear. Is there anyone out there who had fun at the Georgia Dome event?
Yesterday, a school counselor I’ve interviewed a few times called me distressed at how her school administration treats her. She has won several awards, but her school administrators don’t make a big deal out of it. She said she is not one of the favorites. She said she feels slighted.
Teachers, counselors etc. what types of rewards do make you feel appreciated?
