Oct. 9, 2008 - Local Library Does Not Recognize Homeschool Teacher As Such
Recently, I picked up a newsletter / bulletin from our local library here in Tennessee. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they were offering Teacher cards. The benefit? Longer check out time periods, etc. and I was thrilled, since we use Tapestry of Grace and I can't purchase all those literature books. I utilize our local library on a weekly basis. My husband, children and I collectively check out 50-85 books per week. Keeping track of due dates, books and such is a job! So you can imagine my joy at the thought of being able to keep out a book for 4 weeks!
Imagine my disappointment when they told my husband that homeschooling parents were not recognized as teachers by the Public Library! The public library that our tax money supports! We were told that it would be brought before the Board to see if they can change their stance on the program, so we are holding out hope that they will see the error of their ways!
I don't have to mention here that homeschoolers pay taxes on schooling they never use, right? Ok. Well, if you know me and you live where I do, you know that our library isn't top notch to begin with, so lets get together and sign a petition stating that homeschooling parents are just as much a Teacher, as someone who goes to public school to teach, right?
I'll keep everyone updated on happenings at the library! My husband fully intends on requesting a meeting with the board if we don't get a favorable response soon.
Comments
Oct. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I was wondering about this. Keep me posted about what goes on. If a petition comes available, I will definitely sign it.
Jessica
Oct. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Amanda
That's ridiculous...Our library here in Knoxville had no problem recognizing my status as a teacher. Keep us updated.
Dec. 29, 2008 - shocking
Posted by momofsix
That is horrible! I am sorry that you have been treated as if you are not a teacher when you truly (I say that as a past public school teacher). I would check out prepaid legal services (just twenty dollars a month and you always have lawyers ready to fight for your rights). I had my van fixed after a mechanic destroyed the transmission with their help. Go to www.prepaidlegal.com Let me know if that helps.
