APS School Board race

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Anonymous wrote:Just saw this! https://www.mirandaturner.org/

She has my vote.

Just saw this? I feel like this is a plant. Anyway, can anyone confirm that this is a new campaign and not someone just stumbling upon her last campaign?

New! From the email that announced:

“Your support was crucial two years ago, and I'm asking for it again. I'm running for School Board in 2023 and I can't do it without you!

My priorities are simple:
Focusing on instruction that supports our students.
Prioritizing the resources to recruit, support, and retain our teachers.
Setting expectations that promote the best in all.
Providing oversight that asks tough questions on the budget and facilities.
Communicating with the community in a frequent, clear, and transparent way.”

I would never trust the judgment of someone who has been a leader in that group. Beyond all of their terrible behavior during the pandemic, they were still pushing GOP propaganda in 2022.

Arlington already rejected her once. Do it again.

Really?! is this what "GOP propaganda" look like:

from Miranda's website: "I’ve been an APS parent since 2015. I was a founding member of the Drew PTA in 2019 and still serve as Social Media Chair, am involved with the Montessori Public School of Arlington PTA, and serve as site liaison for the Drew/Green Valley Girls on the Run team. I’m a member of the Early Childhood Education Committee for the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning. I volunteer as a Precinct Captain for the Arlington Democrats and spent time last fall knocking doors and poll greeting to elect local Democrats. I’m also a member of Green Valley Civic Association’s Executive Committee and our delegate to the Civic Federation.

In my professional life as a lawyer, I devote substantial time to volunteer pro bono work. I currently represent Planned Parenthood and litigate abortion rights in federal court, and I’ve mentored younger lawyers in housing rights cases and parole proceedings. "

She is a DINO. She's in it to win it, and has the race all locked up. She says the right Dem things while her base in her parent group will support her through the caucus and all the way to the election. She's very smary, savvy. It's not even a real race. She's going to run away with this.

Disagree. She will have great difficulty shaking the APE connection and turning the minds of the self-righteous, enlightened AEM folks. On the other hand, if they are really a quiet minority, based on her competition so far, maybe you're right.

Yes, she’s trying to rebrand. We get that.

Why did she align herself so closely with them?

I won't and can't speak for her, but, will speak for myself and my experience with a child in Kindergarten in 2020. No other group was advocating for schools to re-open to in person education more quickly than they did. I am not a RWNJ, but, my child DID NOT thrive in virtual school. DID NOT. We also had a 2 year old at home. My husband and I also both worked full time. We were drowning. We are still suffering the repercussions of virtual school. And we have more resources than others. We hired a tutor who came to our house twice a week the entire 20/21 year. I supported APE advocating for return to in person schooling. I'm not tone deaf, and have multiple family members who are teachers or school admins in other areas of the US--and no, not FL or the South. Those family members were stunned by APS' posture. So, absent any other body advocating for re-opening, I supported APE. Not everyone in/affiliated with APE is right wing or anti mask, etc etc etc. It has always held itself out as a non-partisan group. It cannot control everyone--and believe me--I saw some of the whacko statements. But, on the whole I think they have done well to advocate for the best interest of children. Go ahead and disagree, but, that's my opinion. And you know what opinions are like.

I've found Miranda to be very sharp and thoughtful. I have encountered her in more venues than the APE space and would never characterize her as a RWNJ or many of the other things strangers who I'm guessing have never spoken to her in person or otherwise are suggesting here. I'd encourage everyone to do their due diligence on which candidate they might support, but, I'd suggest not writing someone off entirely because of rogue individuals that happened to share a vision for schools re-opening sooner than they did.

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Anonymous wrote:Just saw this! https://www.mirandaturner.org/

She has my vote.

Just saw this? I feel like this is a plant. Anyway, can anyone confirm that this is a new campaign and not someone just stumbling upon her last campaign?

New! From the email that announced:

“Your support was crucial two years ago, and I'm asking for it again. I'm running for School Board in 2023 and I can't do it without you!

My priorities are simple:
Focusing on instruction that supports our students.
Prioritizing the resources to recruit, support, and retain our teachers.
Setting expectations that promote the best in all.
Providing oversight that asks tough questions on the budget and facilities.
Communicating with the community in a frequent, clear, and transparent way.”

I would never trust the judgment of someone who has been a leader in that group. Beyond all of their terrible behavior during the pandemic, they were still pushing GOP propaganda in 2022.

Arlington already rejected her once. Do it again.

Really?! is this what "GOP propaganda" look like:

from Miranda's website: "I’ve been an APS parent since 2015. I was a founding member of the Drew PTA in 2019 and still serve as Social Media Chair, am involved with the Montessori Public School of Arlington PTA, and serve as site liaison for the Drew/Green Valley Girls on the Run team. I’m a member of the Early Childhood Education Committee for the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning. I volunteer as a Precinct Captain for the Arlington Democrats and spent time last fall knocking doors and poll greeting to elect local Democrats. I’m also a member of Green Valley Civic Association’s Executive Committee and our delegate to the Civic Federation.

In my professional life as a lawyer, I devote substantial time to volunteer pro bono work. I currently represent Planned Parenthood and litigate abortion rights in federal court, and I’ve mentored younger lawyers in housing rights cases and parole proceedings. "

She is a DINO. She's in it to win it, and has the race all locked up. She says the right Dem things while her base in her parent group will support her through the caucus and all the way to the election. She's very smary, savvy. It's not even a real race. She's going to run away with this.

Exactly.

If you were actually reading their newsletters, you’d see it. On the surface, she’s a shiny D. But she has been with this group for years. That says plenty.

What newsletters? APE newsletters? Those consistently have the best information about APS. Here's the most recent one - real RWNJ stuff lol. This poster is seriously mental. https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/enews/enews-february-21-2023

Yes, they frequently have inaccurate info and/or skewed interpretations.

They were also pushing the GOP lies around VMPI.

This has been discussed here and on AEM. Nothing new.

To be accurate they had interpretations that DIFFERED from AEM rhetoric. And different doesn’t mean bad or wrong, just means different,

VMPI didn’t need help from any GOP anything. It was horrible all on its own- no help needed.

And lastly, I have noticed since the beginning of the school year a marked shift in the posts and attitudes on AEM. Now that some issues are trickling down and effecting all students at some schools in some way or other, tolerance for a lot of the lofty ideals has begun to wane.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just saw this! https://www.mirandaturner.org/

She has my vote.

Just saw this? I feel like this is a plant. Anyway, can anyone confirm that this is a new campaign and not someone just stumbling upon her last campaign?

New! From the email that announced:

“Your support was crucial two years ago, and I'm asking for it again. I'm running for School Board in 2023 and I can't do it without you!

My priorities are simple:
Focusing on instruction that supports our students.
Prioritizing the resources to recruit, support, and retain our teachers.
Setting expectations that promote the best in all.
Providing oversight that asks tough questions on the budget and facilities.
Communicating with the community in a frequent, clear, and transparent way.”

I would never trust the judgment of someone who has been a leader in that group. Beyond all of their terrible behavior during the pandemic, they were still pushing GOP propaganda in 2022.

Arlington already rejected her once. Do it again.

Really?! is this what "GOP propaganda" look like:

from Miranda's website: "I’ve been an APS parent since 2015. I was a founding member of the Drew PTA in 2019 and still serve as Social Media Chair, am involved with the Montessori Public School of Arlington PTA, and serve as site liaison for the Drew/Green Valley Girls on the Run team. I’m a member of the Early Childhood Education Committee for the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning. I volunteer as a Precinct Captain for the Arlington Democrats and spent time last fall knocking doors and poll greeting to elect local Democrats. I’m also a member of Green Valley Civic Association’s Executive Committee and our delegate to the Civic Federation.

In my professional life as a lawyer, I devote substantial time to volunteer pro bono work. I currently represent Planned Parenthood and litigate abortion rights in federal court, and I’ve mentored younger lawyers in housing rights cases and parole proceedings. "

She is a DINO. She's in it to win it, and has the race all locked up. She says the right Dem things while her base in her parent group will support her through the caucus and all the way to the election. She's very smary, savvy. It's not even a real race. She's going to run away with this.

Exactly.

If you were actually reading their newsletters, you’d see it. On the surface, she’s a shiny D. But she has been with this group for years. That says plenty.

What newsletters? APE newsletters? Those consistently have the best information about APS. Here's the most recent one - real RWNJ stuff lol. This poster is seriously mental. https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/enews/enews-february-21-2023

Yes, they frequently have inaccurate info and/or skewed interpretations.

They were also pushing the GOP lies around VMPI.

This has been discussed here and on AEM. Nothing new.

To be accurate they had interpretations that DIFFERED from AEM rhetoric. And different doesn’t mean bad or wrong, just means different,

VMPI didn’t need help from any GOP anything. It was horrible all on its own- no help needed.

And lastly, I have noticed since the beginning of the school year a marked shift in the posts and attitudes on AEM. Now that some issues are trickling down and effecting all students at some schools in some way or other, tolerance for a lot of the lofty ideals has begun to wane.

If by “differed” you mean “uninformed”, ok.

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Anonymous wrote:Jeff/Admin: Can you explain why posts in this thread keep getting deleted if they mention APE?

There is a post directly above yours that mentions APE that did not get deleted. Posts are getting deleted for that reason. They are getting deleted for making false statements.

This group, which a SB candidate led for years, was an open schools group in Arlington. They were abusive online and in school board meetings. Some of their most aggressive, vocal members were anti-maskers, anti-CRT, pro-voucher. They were aligned with open schools groups out in FCPS and LCPS. Including Ian Prior, PDE (Koch bro), etc.

This is really really really offensive. To say APE - which has an EXTREMELY public website and biweekly newsletter - is anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch brothers or Ian Prior is complete lies. You shouldn't be allowed to defame like this on a public website. Show us ANY proof of anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch or aligned with Ian Prior. Literally anything.

Here's an idea - some people thought kids should be in school sooner than you did, apparently. That doesn't make them bigots.

APE website: www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org

I did not say that. I said some of their vocal supporters were aligned with those people. They have been trying to rebrand and have distance themselves over the last year or two.

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jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jeff/Admin: Can you explain why posts in this thread keep getting deleted if they mention APE?

There is a post directly above yours that mentions APE that did not get deleted. Posts are getting deleted for that reason. They are getting deleted for making false statements.

This group, which a SB candidate led for years, was an open schools group in Arlington. They were abusive online and in school board meetings. Some of their most aggressive, vocal members were anti-maskers, anti-CRT, pro-voucher. They were aligned with open schools groups out in FCPS and LCPS. Including Ian Prior, PDE (Koch bro), etc.

This is really really really offensive. To say APE - which has an EXTREMELY public website and biweekly newsletter - is anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch brothers or Ian Prior is complete lies. You shouldn't be allowed to defame like this on a public website. Show us ANY proof of anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch or aligned with Ian Prior. Literally anything.

Here's an idea - some people thought kids should be in school sooner than you did, apparently. That doesn't make them bigots.

APE website: www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org

I did not say that. I said some of their vocal supporters were aligned with those people. They have been trying to rebrand and have distance themselves over the last year or two.

This is why MT has already won. She is so sharp. She and he parents group played the long game. No one remembers or cares about what someone did 2 years ago. The caucus is tied up in a bow for MT. No one should donate or volunteer for anyone else. It's already over. Save your breath; don't carp about 2020-21, that's the distant past. Just a waste of money/time to support anyone other than MT and it just looks like sour grapes to whine about school opening or masks, a vestige of things past. Live in the now. It's about teacher pay, class size and discipline/behavior to root out bad students. We need to get those kids out of APS so that teachers can get back to teaching. Simple as that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jeff/Admin: Can you explain why posts in this thread keep getting deleted if they mention APE?

There is a post directly above yours that mentions APE that did not get deleted. Posts are getting deleted for that reason. They are getting deleted for making false statements.

This group, which a SB candidate led for years, was an open schools group in Arlington. They were abusive online and in school board meetings. Some of their most aggressive, vocal members were anti-maskers, anti-CRT, pro-voucher. They were aligned with open schools groups out in FCPS and LCPS. Including Ian Prior, PDE (Koch bro), etc.

This is really really really offensive. To say APE - which has an EXTREMELY public website and biweekly newsletter - is anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch brothers or Ian Prior is complete lies. You shouldn't be allowed to defame like this on a public website. Show us ANY proof of anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch or aligned with Ian Prior. Literally anything.

Here's an idea - some people thought kids should be in school sooner than you did, apparently. That doesn't make them bigots.

APE website: www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org

I did not say that. I said some of their vocal supporters were aligned with those people. They have been trying to rebrand and have distance themselves over the last year or two.

If you can’t show that the school board candidate personally supported any of these ideas (which you can’t because she didn’t), you are just being sleazy.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jeff/Admin: Can you explain why posts in this thread keep getting deleted if they mention APE?

There is a post directly above yours that mentions APE that did not get deleted. Posts are getting deleted for that reason. They are getting deleted for making false statements.

This group, which a SB candidate led for years, was an open schools group in Arlington. They were abusive online and in school board meetings. Some of their most aggressive, vocal members were anti-maskers, anti-CRT, pro-voucher. They were aligned with open schools groups out in FCPS and LCPS. Including Ian Prior, PDE (Koch bro), etc.

This is really really really offensive. To say APE - which has an EXTREMELY public website and biweekly newsletter - is anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch brothers or Ian Prior is complete lies. You shouldn't be allowed to defame like this on a public website. Show us ANY proof of anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch or aligned with Ian Prior. Literally anything.

Here's an idea - some people thought kids should be in school sooner than you did, apparently. That doesn't make them bigots.

APE website: www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org

I did not say that. I said some of their vocal supporters were aligned with those people. They have been trying to rebrand and have distance themselves over the last year or two.

If you can’t show that the school board candidate personally supported any of these ideas (which you can’t because she didn’t), you are just being sleazy.

100x this!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jeff/Admin: Can you explain why posts in this thread keep getting deleted if they mention APE?

There is a post directly above yours that mentions APE that did not get deleted. Posts are getting deleted for that reason. They are getting deleted for making false statements.

This group, which a SB candidate led for years, was an open schools group in Arlington. They were abusive online and in school board meetings. Some of their most aggressive, vocal members were anti-maskers, anti-CRT, pro-voucher. They were aligned with open schools groups out in FCPS and LCPS. Including Ian Prior, PDE (Koch bro), etc.

This is really really really offensive. To say APE - which has an EXTREMELY public website and biweekly newsletter - is anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch brothers or Ian Prior is complete lies. You shouldn't be allowed to defame like this on a public website. Show us ANY proof of anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch or aligned with Ian Prior. Literally anything.

Here's an idea - some people thought kids should be in school sooner than you did, apparently. That doesn't make them bigots.

APE website: www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org

I did not say that. I said some of their vocal supporters were aligned with those people. They have been trying to rebrand and have distance themselves over the last year or two.

If you can’t show that the school board candidate personally supported any of these ideas (which you can’t because she didn’t), you are just being sleazy.

I just said I think she has demonstrated poor judgment for working with these people for years.

Just look at her campaign manager last time she ran. Very poor judgment, at best.

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Anonymous wrote:Just saw this! https://www.mirandaturner.org/

She has my vote.

Just saw this? I feel like this is a plant. Anyway, can anyone confirm that this is a new campaign and not someone just stumbling upon her last campaign?

New! From the email that announced:

“Your support was crucial two years ago, and I'm asking for it again. I'm running for School Board in 2023 and I can't do it without you!

My priorities are simple:
Focusing on instruction that supports our students.
Prioritizing the resources to recruit, support, and retain our teachers.
Setting expectations that promote the best in all.
Providing oversight that asks tough questions on the budget and facilities.
Communicating with the community in a frequent, clear, and transparent way.”

I would never trust the judgment of someone who has been a leader in that group. Beyond all of their terrible behavior during the pandemic, they were still pushing GOP propaganda in 2022.

Arlington already rejected her once. Do it again.

Really?! is this what "GOP propaganda" look like:

from Miranda's website: "I’ve been an APS parent since 2015. I was a founding member of the Drew PTA in 2019 and still serve as Social Media Chair, am involved with the Montessori Public School of Arlington PTA, and serve as site liaison for the Drew/Green Valley Girls on the Run team. I’m a member of the Early Childhood Education Committee for the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning. I volunteer as a Precinct Captain for the Arlington Democrats and spent time last fall knocking doors and poll greeting to elect local Democrats. I’m also a member of Green Valley Civic Association’s Executive Committee and our delegate to the Civic Federation.

In my professional life as a lawyer, I devote substantial time to volunteer pro bono work. I currently represent Planned Parenthood and litigate abortion rights in federal court, and I’ve mentored younger lawyers in housing rights cases and parole proceedings. "

She is a DINO. She's in it to win it, and has the race all locked up. She says the right Dem things while her base in her parent group will support her through the caucus and all the way to the election. She's very smary, savvy. It's not even a real race. She's going to run away with this.

Disagree. She will have great difficulty shaking the APE connection and turning the minds of the self-righteous, enlightened AEM folks. On the other hand, if they are really a quiet minority, based on her competition so far, maybe you're right.

Yes, she’s trying to rebrand. We get that.

Why did she align herself so closely with them?

I won't and can't speak for her, but, will speak for myself and my experience with a child in Kindergarten in 2020. No other group was advocating for schools to re-open to in person education more quickly than they did. I am not a RWNJ, but, my child DID NOT thrive in virtual school. DID NOT. We also had a 2 year old at home. My husband and I also both worked full time. We were drowning. We are still suffering the repercussions of virtual school. And we have more resources than others. We hired a tutor who came to our house twice a week the entire 20/21 year. I supported APE advocating for return to in person schooling. I'm not tone deaf, and have multiple family members who are teachers or school admins in other areas of the US--and no, not FL or the South. Those family members were stunned by APS' posture. So, absent any other body advocating for re-opening, I supported APE. Not everyone in/affiliated with APE is right wing or anti mask, etc etc etc. It has always held itself out as a non-partisan group. It cannot control everyone--and believe me--I saw some of the whacko statements. But, on the whole I think they have done well to advocate for the best interest of children. Go ahead and disagree, but, that's my opinion. And you know what opinions are like.

I've found Miranda to be very sharp and thoughtful. I have encountered her in more venues than the APE space and would never characterize her as a RWNJ or many of the other things strangers who I'm guessing have never spoken to her in person or otherwise are suggesting here. I'd encourage everyone to do their due diligence on which candidate they might support, but, I'd suggest not writing someone off entirely because of rogue individuals that happened to share a vision for schools re-opening sooner than they did.

Agreed. The reality is that many families wanted APS to reopen. I only see these strange connections to right-wing idiocy on AEM and DCUM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jeff/Admin: Can you explain why posts in this thread keep getting deleted if they mention APE?

There is a post directly above yours that mentions APE that did not get deleted. Posts are getting deleted for that reason. They are getting deleted for making false statements.

This group, which a SB candidate led for years, was an open schools group in Arlington. They were abusive online and in school board meetings. Some of their most aggressive, vocal members were anti-maskers, anti-CRT, pro-voucher. They were aligned with open schools groups out in FCPS and LCPS. Including Ian Prior, PDE (Koch bro), etc.

This is really really really offensive. To say APE - which has an EXTREMELY public website and biweekly newsletter - is anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch brothers or Ian Prior is complete lies. You shouldn't be allowed to defame like this on a public website. Show us ANY proof of anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch or aligned with Ian Prior. Literally anything.

Here's an idea - some people thought kids should be in school sooner than you did, apparently. That doesn't make them bigots.

APE website: www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org

I did not say that. I said some of their vocal supporters were aligned with those people. They have been trying to rebrand and have distance themselves over the last year or two.

This is why MT has already won. She is so sharp. She and he parents group played the long game. No one remembers or cares about what someone did 2 years ago. The caucus is tied up in a bow for MT. No one should donate or volunteer for anyone else. It's already over. Save your breath; don't carp about 2020-21, that's the distant past. Just a waste of money/time to support anyone other than MT and it just looks like sour grapes to whine about school opening or masks, a vestige of things past. Live in the now. It's about teacher pay, class size and discipline/behavior to root out bad students. We need to get those kids out of APS so that teachers can get back to teaching. Simple as that.

Is her position to expel kids?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Just saw this! https://www.mirandaturner.org/

She has my vote.

Just saw this? I feel like this is a plant. Anyway, can anyone confirm that this is a new campaign and not someone just stumbling upon her last campaign?

New! From the email that announced:

“Your support was crucial two years ago, and I'm asking for it again. I'm running for School Board in 2023 and I can't do it without you!

My priorities are simple:
Focusing on instruction that supports our students.
Prioritizing the resources to recruit, support, and retain our teachers.
Setting expectations that promote the best in all.
Providing oversight that asks tough questions on the budget and facilities.
Communicating with the community in a frequent, clear, and transparent way.”

I would never trust the judgment of someone who has been a leader in that group. Beyond all of their terrible behavior during the pandemic, they were still pushing GOP propaganda in 2022.

Arlington already rejected her once. Do it again.

Really?! is this what "GOP propaganda" look like:

from Miranda's website: "I’ve been an APS parent since 2015. I was a founding member of the Drew PTA in 2019 and still serve as Social Media Chair, am involved with the Montessori Public School of Arlington PTA, and serve as site liaison for the Drew/Green Valley Girls on the Run team. I’m a member of the Early Childhood Education Committee for the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning. I volunteer as a Precinct Captain for the Arlington Democrats and spent time last fall knocking doors and poll greeting to elect local Democrats. I’m also a member of Green Valley Civic Association’s Executive Committee and our delegate to the Civic Federation.

In my professional life as a lawyer, I devote substantial time to volunteer pro bono work. I currently represent Planned Parenthood and litigate abortion rights in federal court, and I’ve mentored younger lawyers in housing rights cases and parole proceedings. "

She is a DINO. She's in it to win it, and has the race all locked up. She says the right Dem things while her base in her parent group will support her through the caucus and all the way to the election. She's very smary, savvy. It's not even a real race. She's going to run away with this.

Disagree. She will have great difficulty shaking the APE connection and turning the minds of the self-righteous, enlightened AEM folks. On the other hand, if they are really a quiet minority, based on her competition so far, maybe you're right.

Yes, she’s trying to rebrand. We get that.

Why did she align herself so closely with them?

I won't and can't speak for her, but, will speak for myself and my experience with a child in Kindergarten in 2020. No other group was advocating for schools to re-open to in person education more quickly than they did. I am not a RWNJ, but, my child DID NOT thrive in virtual school. DID NOT. We also had a 2 year old at home. My husband and I also both worked full time. We were drowning. We are still suffering the repercussions of virtual school. And we have more resources than others. We hired a tutor who came to our house twice a week the entire 20/21 year. I supported APE advocating for return to in person schooling. I'm not tone deaf, and have multiple family members who are teachers or school admins in other areas of the US--and no, not FL or the South. Those family members were stunned by APS' posture. So, absent any other body advocating for re-opening, I supported APE. Not everyone in/affiliated with APE is right wing or anti mask, etc etc etc. It has always held itself out as a non-partisan group. It cannot control everyone--and believe me--I saw some of the whacko statements. But, on the whole I think they have done well to advocate for the best interest of children. Go ahead and disagree, but, that's my opinion. And you know what opinions are like.

I've found Miranda to be very sharp and thoughtful. I have encountered her in more venues than the APE space and would never characterize her as a RWNJ or many of the other things strangers who I'm guessing have never spoken to her in person or otherwise are suggesting here. I'd encourage everyone to do their due diligence on which candidate they might support, but, I'd suggest not writing someone off entirely because of rogue individuals that happened to share a vision for schools re-opening sooner than they did.

Agreed. The reality is that many families wanted APS to reopen. I only see these strange connections to right-wing idiocy on AEM and DCUM.

They aren’t obvious on the surface. That’s intentional.

[Anonymous]

I can’t decide what is most bizarre about this thread. That anyone in 2023 is saying anti-mask like it’s a slur is hilarious - look around at almost everyone now. No one wants to wear them let alone require them on children now. And can there be a thread about APS without someone going down some weird conspiracy theory of some influence of Koch please? I find it bizarre and ironic as a supporter of public school policies traditionally held by the left that there is a constant desire by posters to give the GOP the issues of higher teacher pay and smaller class sizes, closing opportunity gaps etc that I am seeing on Arlington Parents’ website and twitter. These don’t seem like scary and conspiratorial concepts. You are giving away the platform of public schools to the right.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jeff/Admin: Can you explain why posts in this thread keep getting deleted if they mention APE?

There is a post directly above yours that mentions APE that did not get deleted. Posts are getting deleted for that reason. They are getting deleted for making false statements.

This group, which a SB candidate led for years, was an open schools group in Arlington. They were abusive online and in school board meetings. Some of their most aggressive, vocal members were anti-maskers, anti-CRT, pro-voucher. They were aligned with open schools groups out in FCPS and LCPS. Including Ian Prior, PDE (Koch bro), etc.

This is really really really offensive. To say APE - which has an EXTREMELY public website and biweekly newsletter - is anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch brothers or Ian Prior is complete lies. You shouldn't be allowed to defame like this on a public website. Show us ANY proof of anti-CRT or pro-voucher or supported by Koch or aligned with Ian Prior. Literally anything.

Here's an idea - some people thought kids should be in school sooner than you did, apparently. That doesn't make them bigots.

APE website: www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org

I did not say that. I said some of their vocal supporters were aligned with those people. They have been trying to rebrand and have distance themselves over the last year or two.

This is why MT has already won. She is so sharp. She and he parents group played the long game. No one remembers or cares about what someone did 2 years ago. The caucus is tied up in a bow for MT. No one should donate or volunteer for anyone else. It's already over. Save your breath; don't carp about 2020-21, that's the distant past. Just a waste of money/time to support anyone other than MT and it just looks like sour grapes to whine about school opening or masks, a vestige of things past. Live in the now. It's about teacher pay, class size and discipline/behavior to root out bad students. We need to get those kids out of APS so that teachers can get back to teaching. Simple as that.

Is her position to expel kids?

Huh? Where do you get that. It's about student safety. Have you been paying attention?

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Anonymous wrote:Just saw this! https://www.mirandaturner.org/

She has my vote.

Just saw this? I feel like this is a plant. Anyway, can anyone confirm that this is a new campaign and not someone just stumbling upon her last campaign?

New! From the email that announced:

“Your support was crucial two years ago, and I'm asking for it again. I'm running for School Board in 2023 and I can't do it without you!

My priorities are simple:
Focusing on instruction that supports our students.
Prioritizing the resources to recruit, support, and retain our teachers.
Setting expectations that promote the best in all.
Providing oversight that asks tough questions on the budget and facilities.
Communicating with the community in a frequent, clear, and transparent way.”

I would never trust the judgment of someone who has been a leader in that group. Beyond all of their terrible behavior during the pandemic, they were still pushing GOP propaganda in 2022.

Arlington already rejected her once. Do it again.

Really?! is this what "GOP propaganda" look like:

from Miranda's website: "I’ve been an APS parent since 2015. I was a founding member of the Drew PTA in 2019 and still serve as Social Media Chair, am involved with the Montessori Public School of Arlington PTA, and serve as site liaison for the Drew/Green Valley Girls on the Run team. I’m a member of the Early Childhood Education Committee for the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning. I volunteer as a Precinct Captain for the Arlington Democrats and spent time last fall knocking doors and poll greeting to elect local Democrats. I’m also a member of Green Valley Civic Association’s Executive Committee and our delegate to the Civic Federation.

In my professional life as a lawyer, I devote substantial time to volunteer pro bono work. I currently represent Planned Parenthood and litigate abortion rights in federal court, and I’ve mentored younger lawyers in housing rights cases and parole proceedings. "

She is a DINO. She's in it to win it, and has the race all locked up. She says the right Dem things while her base in her parent group will support her through the caucus and all the way to the election. She's very smary, savvy. It's not even a real race. She's going to run away with this.

Disagree. She will have great difficulty shaking the APE connection and turning the minds of the self-righteous, enlightened AEM folks. On the other hand, if they are really a quiet minority, based on her competition so far, maybe you're right.

Yes, she’s trying to rebrand. We get that.

Why did she align herself so closely with them?

I won't and can't speak for her, but, will speak for myself and my experience with a child in Kindergarten in 2020. No other group was advocating for schools to re-open to in person education more quickly than they did. I am not a RWNJ, but, my child DID NOT thrive in virtual school. DID NOT. We also had a 2 year old at home. My husband and I also both worked full time. We were drowning. We are still suffering the repercussions of virtual school. And we have more resources than others. We hired a tutor who came to our house twice a week the entire 20/21 year. I supported APE advocating for return to in person schooling. I'm not tone deaf, and have multiple family members who are teachers or school admins in other areas of the US--and no, not FL or the South. Those family members were stunned by APS' posture. So, absent any other body advocating for re-opening, I supported APE. Not everyone in/affiliated with APE is right wing or anti mask, etc etc etc. It has always held itself out as a non-partisan group. It cannot control everyone--and believe me--I saw some of the whacko statements. But, on the whole I think they have done well to advocate for the best interest of children. Go ahead and disagree, but, that's my opinion. And you know what opinions are like.

I've found Miranda to be very sharp and thoughtful. I have encountered her in more venues than the APE space and would never characterize her as a RWNJ or many of the other things strangers who I'm guessing have never spoken to her in person or otherwise are suggesting here. I'd encourage everyone to do their due diligence on which candidate they might support, but, I'd suggest not writing someone off entirely because of rogue individuals that happened to share a vision for schools re-opening sooner than they did.

I’m so sorry for your experience and the experience of your student.

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Anonymous wrote:Just saw this! https://www.mirandaturner.org/

She has my vote.

Just saw this? I feel like this is a plant. Anyway, can anyone confirm that this is a new campaign and not someone just stumbling upon her last campaign?

New! From the email that announced:

“Your support was crucial two years ago, and I'm asking for it again. I'm running for School Board in 2023 and I can't do it without you!

My priorities are simple:
Focusing on instruction that supports our students.
Prioritizing the resources to recruit, support, and retain our teachers.
Setting expectations that promote the best in all.
Providing oversight that asks tough questions on the budget and facilities.
Communicating with the community in a frequent, clear, and transparent way.”

I would never trust the judgment of someone who has been a leader in that group. Beyond all of their terrible behavior during the pandemic, they were still pushing GOP propaganda in 2022.

Arlington already rejected her once. Do it again.

Really?! is this what "GOP propaganda" look like:

from Miranda's website: "I’ve been an APS parent since 2015. I was a founding member of the Drew PTA in 2019 and still serve as Social Media Chair, am involved with the Montessori Public School of Arlington PTA, and serve as site liaison for the Drew/Green Valley Girls on the Run team. I’m a member of the Early Childhood Education Committee for the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning. I volunteer as a Precinct Captain for the Arlington Democrats and spent time last fall knocking doors and poll greeting to elect local Democrats. I’m also a member of Green Valley Civic Association’s Executive Committee and our delegate to the Civic Federation.

In my professional life as a lawyer, I devote substantial time to volunteer pro bono work. I currently represent Planned Parenthood and litigate abortion rights in federal court, and I’ve mentored younger lawyers in housing rights cases and parole proceedings. "

She is a DINO. She's in it to win it, and has the race all locked up. She says the right Dem things while her base in her parent group will support her through the caucus and all the way to the election. She's very smary, savvy. It's not even a real race. She's going to run away with this.

Disagree. She will have great difficulty shaking the APE connection and turning the minds of the self-righteous, enlightened AEM folks. On the other hand, if they are really a quiet minority, based on her competition so far, maybe you're right.

Yes, she’s trying to rebrand. We get that.

Why did she align herself so closely with them?

I won't and can't speak for her, but, will speak for myself and my experience with a child in Kindergarten in 2020. No other group was advocating for schools to re-open to in person education more quickly than they did. I am not a RWNJ, but, my child DID NOT thrive in virtual school. DID NOT. We also had a 2 year old at home. My husband and I also both worked full time. We were drowning. We are still suffering the repercussions of virtual school. And we have more resources than others. We hired a tutor who came to our house twice a week the entire 20/21 year. I supported APE advocating for return to in person schooling. I'm not tone deaf, and have multiple family members who are teachers or school admins in other areas of the US--and no, not FL or the South. Those family members were stunned by APS' posture. So, absent any other body advocating for re-opening, I supported APE. Not everyone in/affiliated with APE is right wing or anti mask, etc etc etc. It has always held itself out as a non-partisan group. It cannot control everyone--and believe me--I saw some of the whacko statements. But, on the whole I think they have done well to advocate for the best interest of children. Go ahead and disagree, but, that's my opinion. And you know what opinions are like.

I've found Miranda to be very sharp and thoughtful. I have encountered her in more venues than the APE space and would never characterize her as a RWNJ or many of the other things strangers who I'm guessing have never spoken to her in person or otherwise are suggesting here. I'd encourage everyone to do their due diligence on which candidate they might support, but, I'd suggest not writing someone off entirely because of rogue individuals that happened to share a vision for schools re-opening sooner than they did.

Agreed. The reality is that many families wanted APS to reopen. I only see these strange connections to right-wing idiocy on AEM and DCUM.

They aren’t obvious on the surface. That’s intentional.

So you’re into conspiracy theories. Everyone needs a hobby.