Excellence and Equity of Care and Education for Children and Families
In correspondence with my international early childhood education professional I learned that the conditions there in Togo is very poor and bad; mainly because of the government. She said their government is very corrupt. Raissa was saying that sometimes homes won't have electricity for days because of the government is stealing money and resources. The people who run the government don't care about the students, or the people. People who are in power there buy their way to the top, and steal to stay there.
The children grow up in very poor environments. Raissa says where in the past at least children game to school with a little bit of social and life skills. She said that that is no more. Teachers there have to be mother, small provider, and teacher. Classrooms are over crowded which makes it hard to keep control and organization.
Raissa says that the kids make it all worth it. She tends to be very stern when needs be, but is very nurturing, and easy going. She said it's definitely not the pay that makes her job worth it. It's all the hugs as appreciation she receives from the children as gratitude.
Sherry, reading about Raissa's work gives us a real perspective on differences. Excellence and equity do not have the same meaning in a place like Togo. It sounds as though conditions for children are getting worse instead of better. Educators like Raissa, working for the good of children under such difficult conditions, are an inspiration to the rest of us. -Susan
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ReplyDeleteWe are so blessed to live in a country that allows us to have the right to freedom. It would be almost impossible to teach in such conditions that exist in Raissa's country. Prays are needed for those who must persevere in the mist of a storm. Our gifts and talents as educators are needed so desperately in these countries. I am proud that Raissa has made the choice to continue to educate the minds of our youth. Through them, things can be changed.
Joyce Galloway
It has to be hard to teach children that can possibly grow up and be the same way as their corrupt parents. It seems like an awful place to live. The U.S. is bad too. Its scary living in today's times.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post. It is very informative! This post reminds me of the difficult time I had while living in my old country. We did not have enough food to eat and often without electricity. The government controlled all aspects of our lives and they did not care about the people. The government just wanted to collect money for the few that are in control. How pity children living in that bad situation!
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