We've just had two days of workshops and meeting in which we teachers have been informed of so many new and oppressive restrictions and requirements. Forms, surveys, and evaluations...I'm feeling under surveillance! I love my job, my students, and I like teaching Art! Me...I'll just continue doing my job. If they don't like it, well...maybe I'll retire next year. Sadly, the emphasis in education has pulled away from The Arts, to the basics (which, I agree is important), but the atmosphere is ominous and not conducive ot creativity.