Fairness, Yes, Fairness

By Melissa Keller, ​English Teacher

This year, our school district has implemented a new program: Values Matters #mdcpsvaluesmatter.  At first, I was suspect, but as I think about the lessons we strive to instill in our students, these values are an important part of a humanistic curriculum.  December is “Fairness.”  Throughout my career, one of the cornerstones of my philosophy is “firm but fair.”  In honor of Values Matter, here’s a list I found on the Live Wire Website to remind you what matters:

• Treat people the way you want to be treated.
• Take Turns.
• Tell the truth.
• Play by the rules.
• Think about how your actions will affect others.
• Listen to people with an open mind.
• Don't blame others for your mistakes.
• Don't take advantage of other people.
• Don't play favorites.

#mdcpsvaluesmatter
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