After a frustratingly long standoff with the BTSA Induction program, I have finally gotten my clear credential. This would have happened long ago had I not been as stubborn as most of my friends are (ahem Benjie and Nemesis).

Actually, I’ve wanted to write about the difficulties with BTSA for some time – either here or at the Homeroom – but have been reluctant. It’s hard to properly describe some of the silly hoops LAUSD makes us jump through (and I’m not referring to the state mandated need for BTSA … that I understand). I don’t feel like I’d get the frustration of most teachers across without sounding like a whiny, privileged teacher by readers that don’t know any better. I continue to mull this over.

Oh, I used the new Randy Newman and Sparks albums to cover my employee and social security numbers. Those CDs along with the Conor Oberst and a sneak peak of the new Walkmen records have made the last two weeks a rather healthy diversion from PLC debating.