In response to Mitzi's critique of the Irgun letter, I'd like to point out that we ARE "being forced" to take the hishtalmut because the directive of the Inspectorate is that we cannot teach the F Lit Module (reading log option ) without taking the course, no matter how much experience we've had teaching for Bagrut and/or in teaching Lit. Also, although I certainly respect and value the opinion of all the very experienced teachers who have done the pilot program (including Mitzi, Aviva, etc.), I don't think that should stop us from arguing for our right to compensation for marking reading logs and giving Bagrut grades for them, for having to take courses in the new program, and for being involved in this exciting and innovative new program. Demanding that we be paid for our work doesn't mean that we can't be enthusiastic about a literature program. Regards to all, Evrea ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org or - http://www.etni.org.il ** ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------