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Anonymous
It's the if he doesn't want to, that's of course another story part where I disagree with Jeff and perhaps others of the rabid Reiner followers ; the gentle soul who chopped his own finger offrather than serve his country. What a guy. What a gentle down to Earth guy. The guy who quit rather that really teach kids who need to be taught and not ranted at. Once a coward, always a coward. Yes, there, there, gentle head pat--I just don't understand the complexities here...I'll just shuffle on off to remedial learnin' and not trouble you folks with my simple questions about how and who is going to be in his corner at his school to tug him along when he needs it?What teacher really sees his potential and is willing to give of himself and focus on the positive and work with me every day until 12th grade to help make sure he gets through to reach his potential. Yes. The only answer is that I have misunderstood the issue. It's just too complicated for me. Wow . This teacher and his supporters have really got a great message. Way to be guys. |
Anonymous
| PP edit- "his" is MY SON'S, as in my son's corner. |
Anonymous
| This guy acted like a petulant teenager repeatedly and he got what he deserved. I can only imagine what it must be like to have been the child of an American service member in a class taught by a nut who cuts his finger off to avoid serving in the military. If you were a conscientious objector back then it was easy enough to get out of serving. You could do community service or something of that sort. Simply losing a finger doesn't disqualify you from military service. His story is probably total bs. Good luck and goodbye. |
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"But, all of this continues to miss the big picture. Wilson had a talented and respected teacher. Now it doesn't. How that makes the school better is not at all clear."
Jeff, I'm not sure that's an accurate description of the whole picture - or rather, it's incomplete. Leaving aside the questions of whether he was actually a "talented and respected teacher," or whether it was appropriate for the principal to lower his IMPACT score by 20 points (I have no basis for an opinion one way or the other on those issues), he resigned because his courseload was changed. While he may have had legitimate reasons for doing so (he was unwilling to risk his health benefits), it sounds like the only way to keep him was to let him dictate the terms of his employment - he gets to choose what courses he teaches. From an HR management standpoint, that's an unacceptable outcome. If it means losing a teacher who may have been well-respected, that's unfortunate. But in the public school system, teachers don't get to determine their own courseload. |
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Rhee is firing teachers like Reiner and Siebens (sp?) and hiring "principles" like this:
https://sites.google.com/a/dc.gov/marie-h-reed-learning-center/home/goals-for-winston And I'll cut and paste, just in he decides to proofread his writing. An Introduction and Welcome from Our New Principle I want to express my gratitude that Chancellor Rhee and the Reed selection committee have given me the opportunity to lead Marie Reed Elementary School towards achievement for every student. Reed has established a reputation for increasing student understanding and exemplifying a professional learning community. I have already had the opportunity to connect with some parents, partners and faculty members during my first few days in the office. I have learned that people really love our school, that our greatest resources are our people (especially students !), and folks are eager to help. The descriptions of the community energize me because they match well with my own professional background. As a teacher and leader in schools and central office here in DC for nearly 20 years, I pride myself in challenging students to think critically, honoring teachers as creative professionals, and developing systems to ensure a focus on student achievement. After graduating from Georgetown University, I taught in South Africa and at Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, DC. I went to serve as assistant Principle at Bell ( now “CHEC”) and principal of Maya Angelou Public Charter School. I served downtown in DCPS for a terrific year, but realized that my passion remains in the school with the students and teachers. I believe that we can build the foundation for Marie Reed students to earn college scholarships and professional careers starting right now. As a parent, I feel compelled to advocate for every child, knowing they all have immeasurable potential despite any inequities they may face. I have seen my students become teachers, and I’ve seen my teachers become school leaders, so I know what is possible in a community like ours. We are going to see our students make a difference in the world based on the foundation we provide at Marie Reed Elementary School. Eugene Pinkard, Jr. |
Anonymous
Grammar Nazi Fail. |
Anonymous
Lol. |
Anonymous
| That's why I'm not a "principle" of a DCPS. |
Anonymous
Looks like Rhee is not attracting the Rock Stars she was hoping for -- not just because of the shaky grammar, but because this guy is obviously a long-term product of DC schools - the type of person Rhee has been firing wholesale, up to now. |
Anonymous
Oh, stop being silly. What it shows is that we need more staff. The poor guy's secretary is probably illiterate--if he has one. Principals have about a million responsibilities--this is the sort of thing that should be delegated... |
Anonymous
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" I can only imagine what it must be like to have been the child of an American service member in a class taught by a nut who cuts his finger off to avoid serving in the military"
How about the reverse? Can you imagine a child of a draft resister being taught by a military nut who killed a bunch of innocent civilians (I know all soldiers aren't nuts, but neither are all draft resisters). Are we now going to screen the backgrounds of all teachers to make sure there's nothing there that might offend one of their students someday? I must say, it's been amazing to watch people spin stories about someone based on a newspaper account and their active imaginations. |
Anonymous
Does anyone have a list of the principals Rhee has hired and where they came, how long they served and what their credentials are? It would be interesting. From what I can gather, most of them came from around here, including some assistant principals from the counties getting promoted to principal in DC. Nothing wrong with that, but it seems like quite a coincidence to have found the brightest stars so nearby. Regarding the principal - I think principals should be careful to proof the final draft of anything going out in their name, especially if they have noticed that their secretaries are illiterate. Hopefully there will be a change on this website soon. |
Anonymous
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This is the list of principals (or should I say principles), as of July 2010.
http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/Files/downloads/ABOUT%20DCPS/DCPS_School_Directory-7-13-10.pdf You would have to go through and cross of the new ones as compared to last year. I heard the guy at Truesdale left for a job in Rhode Island, so there are more than a few empty slots. Approximately 100 principals have been fired, resigned or retired since 2008. I sat on a search committee for DCPS this year. Two candidates had a spelling error or typo on their resume. All three got jobs, according to this list. None of the candidates we saw were from even outside the beltway. So much for the "nationwide" search. |
Anonymous
Aside from the botched title, it's not like the message itself is going to be reproduced in Strunk & White. |
Anonymous
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@12:40
Actually yes, I worked with many individuals who had served in the military and rarely did they talk about it in class. I was one of them and on many occasions I told students not to join ROTC because they didn't truly understand why they were joining the military. Reiner lives in a fantasyland. What happened after the North Vietnamese pushed into South Vietnam? Did they open fucking Disneyland? Ask any middle aged Vietnamese professional you see walking the streets of DC. Do you remember the Killing Fields? |