So we got our assignments for next school year. I don't know how other districts do this but in mine we fill out a "interest" survey in March and then by June 1st we have the final "board" assignments. These are handed out at a faculty meeting and the usual moaning and whining begins 30 seconds later.

The process seems trivial (especially the survey) but what I've learned in 8 years is that principals (I've worked under four) seem to do best when they spread the misery around. At no other time in the school year do I see teachers act so unprofessional. Some are appalled that they have freshman 1st period?! Some want to move schools or leave teaching altogether. Yes, please leave.