Illness

So, what happens when you are a teacher and you have a job and you get really REALLY sick? Do you still go in? Do you call for a substitute? Do you go in and, if you get worse, can you go home?

I ask this as I've got the flu. A week & 1/2 ago, it was a very bad cold. Now, my hair hurts...really.

I went to classes yesterday, even though I didn't feel well. I'm going to classes tomorrow, unless I can't drive.

I don't know if it is dedication, the fact that I'm paying for the classes, that I love to go to school...

When I'm feeling better, I'll post about the comments I've received and some of the sites I've found related to teaching.

Religion & Comments

Easy one first:

I am thrilled people are commenting! I will make sure to, at least once a week, write a post responding to comments. This is my plan.

Difficult one:

Religion in the classroom. I'm not talking about teaching Evolution vs Intellectual Design or teaching in a religious-affiliated school. What I'm interested in researching and finding opinions on is: Is it OK for a teacher to wear a piece of jewelry or clothing that signifies their religious belief? Are there any precedences about this particular subject?

I ask this question because more and more, I see people wearing traditional crosses and crucifixes as accessories. Could this be seen as promoting a Christian faith; or as showing intolerance for other religions? Or is it covered under freedom of speech and/or freedom of religion?

Would schools be as accepting if a teacher wore a Star of David, Islamic Crescent, symbol of Ganesha, or an upside-down Star? They are just symbols, aren't they? People are not forcing their religion on others, are they? Just because they are teachers, leaders of the classrooms, people to be respected and trusted, that doesn't mean they can't show their personal 'style', does it?