Zoo does not even begin to describe school today. High school special education students were headed to a Transition Fair with 2 teachers tagging along. Senior bands students were in Chicago with 3 teachers tagging along. Yet another group of high schoolers were headed to a science event with another group of teachers tagging along. Not enough subs to cover the classes left behind meant the people here were left scurrying trying to cover for others. Some people left great lesson plans.. others did not. Again, leaving those here trying to piece it all together. Some scheduled subs showed up, on time, others did not. A zoo.... I am all for field trips which are meaningful for whatever reason. It may be part of the curriculum, linked directly to classroom instruction. It might be a culminating event as a celebration of some accomplishment or achievement. Again, great ideas! But why do we sacrifice the education of the students left behind for the enjoyment of the ones going on trips? Why do we leave the adult line at school skeletonized so the few can enjoy a day away? I have more thoughts on the subject but I'm off to cover for someone else again....