I found the bargaining simulation to be very informative. I have only been on the teacher side of negotiations, so being on the board side gave me a very different perspective. Contract language and working seems to be the most difficult part of this process. Having two side agree on the correct wording and intent seems to be one of the biggest hurdles. This process just reinforces the need for proper planning on both sides to make negotiations run smoothly.

I enjoyed the conversations with Dr. House. It is interesting to see what everyone else in the cohort is doing for their internships. Comparing and contrasting experiences reinforces the diversity of districts and situations we are all in.