APS School Board race

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Anonymous wrote:I think it was another candidate’s wife—they worked at the same agency. Anyway, surely Erin has run this by her agency.

Symone got cleared by her agency too. It got elevated after the other candidate’s wife issued a formal complaint.

It’s in the past. ACDC should probably do due diligence too so that they’re not embarrassed again though.

1) Symone had never actually filed as a candidate. Perhaps because she knew her candidacy while a fed govt employee was legally impermissible?
2) I remember the wife of that candidate posting here and on AEM explaining her position while Symone only had vague accusations without the receipts.
3) Symone’s campaign was plagued by “victimhood” episodes, including her complaining that her campaign manager was “fired” from AC/DC duties because she had an inherent conflict of interest between her precinct captain duties (trying to get voters to vote for Dems) while simultaneously encouraging people to vote against Dems in favor of Symone while she served as Symone’s campaign chair.

Symone’s loss was solely because of Symone. Not anyone else.

You articulated this well. It was really too bad because I wanted to support her but this stuff all got in the way.

This is how I feel about Miranda. She disqualified herself with all the APE stuff and the vicious campaign attacks last time. Not who I want to go to if my kid has an issue.

[Anonymous]

Miranda speaks for her group of open schools parents whose new mantra is learning loss. Her base is privileged white parents who can afford tutors and private school. They are still mad at APS from Covid and want APS to pay them for it, because they pay their tax dollars and teachers work for them.

I'm not in this group so she doesn't speak for me or understand my community, and I don't think she ever will. I talked to her a couple of times. I tried to explain my kid's needs and the needs of my community but she did not get it at all. She didn't even listen. Instead she cut me off and jumped in to tell me how I felt, but she was totally off base. She substituted the views of her little narrow group for mine. Her campaign manager outright attacked me! I guess my views didn't fit her talking points for what my community *should* want.

I also think this group's view of teachers is downright disrespectful. Teachers are professionals, not servants. And servants should not be treated like that either, no one should.

I don't know who I will support yet but it will never be her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Miranda speaks for her group of open schools parents whose new mantra is learning loss. Her base is privileged white parents who can afford tutors and private school. They are still mad at APS from Covid and want APS to pay them for it, because they pay their tax dollars and teachers work for them.

I'm not in this group so she doesn't speak for me or understand my community, and I don't think she ever will. I talked to her a couple of times. I tried to explain my kid's needs and the needs of my community but she did not get it at all. She didn't even listen. Instead she cut me off and jumped in to tell me how I felt, but she was totally off base. She substituted the views of her little narrow group for mine. Her campaign manager outright attacked me! I guess my views didn't fit her talking points for what my community *should* want.

I also think this group's view of teachers is downright disrespectful. Teachers are professionals, not servants. And servants should not be treated like that either, no one should.

I don't know who I will support yet but it will never be her.

This gets at the root of what bothers me about APE/Turner. It seems more like a grievance group, fueled by spite, not parents truly looking out for kids' best interests. Plus, they were just so hostile and nasty to everyone. Add in the connections to right-wing organizations and they're just a hard pass from me.

[Anonymous]

I also think it's kind of sneaky and dishonest that Miranda has no reference to her role as a founder/leader of APE on her website. We know what you did and who you did it with. Just own it. Be honest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also think it's kind of sneaky and dishonest that Miranda has no reference to her role as a founder/leader of APE on her website. We know what you did and who you did it with. Just own it. Be honest.

Yes I agree undoubtedly but that's the usual way APE operates. In secrecy. Just like they don't say who their members are or who writes their opinion pieces or who donates to them. If they have nothing to hide, why hide?

And while they hide they demand transparency from APS. APS must be laughing their *sses off at this, I know I am.

One thing is for sure, this race will be entertaining.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also think it's kind of sneaky and dishonest that Miranda has no reference to her role as a founder/leader of APE on her website. We know what you did and who you did it with. Just own it. Be honest.

APE does consider itself an APS parent advocacy group, right? Seems relevant for the SB position if she included PTA, etc. on her bio.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I also think it's kind of sneaky and dishonest that Miranda has no reference to her role as a founder/leader of APE on her website. We know what you did and who you did it with. Just own it. Be honest.

APE does consider itself an APS parent advocacy group, right? Seems relevant for the SB position if she included PTA, etc. on her bio.

Sure does, that's why it's shady as heck not to include it.

She has no actual leadership experience in APS. She didn't lead a PTA or an advisory committee which is a pretty glaring absence compared to most of the past successful candidates.

She founded and led a parent group whose unhinged members screamed at school board members and said awful things about teachers and APS staff during the pandemic. That's the sum of her leadership experience as far as I can tell. And now she wants to hide that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I also think it's kind of sneaky and dishonest that Miranda has no reference to her role as a founder/leader of APE on her website. We know what you did and who you did it with. Just own it. Be honest.

APE does consider itself an APS parent advocacy group, right? Seems relevant for the SB position if she included PTA, etc. on her bio.

Sure does, that's why it's shady as heck not to include it.

She has no actual leadership experience in APS. She didn't lead a PTA or an advisory committee which is a pretty glaring absence compared to most of the past successful candidates.

She founded and led a parent group whose unhinged members screamed at school board members and said awful things about teachers and APS staff during the pandemic. That's the sum of her leadership experience as far as I can tell. And now she wants to hide that.

Maybe she doesn't have time to lead a PTA being a big law firm lawyer. But then how on earth will she have time to be on the school board?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I also think it's kind of sneaky and dishonest that Miranda has no reference to her role as a founder/leader of APE on her website. We know what you did and who you did it with. Just own it. Be honest.

APE does consider itself an APS parent advocacy group, right? Seems relevant for the SB position if she included PTA, etc. on her bio.

Sure does, that's why it's shady as heck not to include it.

She has no actual leadership experience in APS. She didn't lead a PTA or an advisory committee which is a pretty glaring absence compared to most of the past successful candidates.

She founded and led a parent group whose unhinged members screamed at school board members and said awful things about teachers and APS staff during the pandemic. That's the sum of her leadership experience as far as I can tell. And now she wants to hide that.

I don’t feel like she’s trying to hide it, but they’ve moved on from that particular aspect. Now they are (correctly imo) focusing on the learning loss. I work for APS and was very upset by some members of APE during that time. I was afraid to return to my special education classroom before a vaccine. I was likewise turned off by the extreme handwringing of some in Smart Restart. Now, I’ve been back in the classroom for two years. I’m not holding grudges. It was a scary, unstable time and I don’t think anyone was at their best. I’m ready to listen without prejudice now. FWIW I am a member of APE’s Facebook group (muted about 7 people) and I think they are doing some good advocacy for class sizes and salaries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also think it's kind of sneaky and dishonest that Miranda has no reference to her role as a founder/leader of APE on her website. We know what you did and who you did it with. Just own it. Be honest.

What are you talking about? THere is literally a FAQ on her website.

About APE:

What is Arlington Parents for Education (APE)?
Arlington Parents for Education is a local bipartisan group of Arlington parents that formed during the pandemic out of a Facebook group to advocate for APS to provide the option of in-person school. I remain proud of my advocacy, which involved efforts on a county-wide basis to persuade, engage respectfully, and use evidence, and leadership in encouraging others to do the same. APE still exists and you can learn more on their website.

I have been also proud of how our Arlington community has moved past that divisive debate to work together to continue to better our schools. As we came out of the pandemic, I helped shift APE’s focus to good governance issues and academics. Currently, APE’s advocacy activities range from meeting with local elected and APS officials, to publishing a regular newsletter on APS and speaking at School Board meetings, to active participation in the Arlington Civic Federation. A number of members are active politically in Arlington Democrats.

I resigned from APE’s board last year in order to pursue election as your next School Board member. I’m asking for your vote!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Miranda speaks for her group of open schools parents whose new mantra is learning loss. Her base is privileged white parents who can afford tutors and private school. They are still mad at APS from Covid and want APS to pay them for it, because they pay their tax dollars and teachers work for them.

I'm not in this group so she doesn't speak for me or understand my community, and I don't think she ever will. I talked to her a couple of times. I tried to explain my kid's needs and the needs of my community but she did not get it at all. She didn't even listen. Instead she cut me off and jumped in to tell me how I felt, but she was totally off base. She substituted the views of her little narrow group for mine. Her campaign manager outright attacked me! I guess my views didn't fit her talking points for what my community *should* want.

I also think this group's view of teachers is downright disrespectful. Teachers are professionals, not servants. And servants should not be treated like that either, no one should.

I don't know who I will support yet but it will never be her.

Even our neighbors are doing more to address learning loss than APS is. Why shouldn't APS? And the kids most disadvantaged by learning loss are not the "privileged white parents who can afford tutors and private school" but all those kids who have been historically disadvantaged by APS. Shouldn't APS be doing more just like all of our neighbors? Schools are going to be dealing with the fallout of this for years. APS is not immune.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Miranda speaks for her group of open schools parents whose new mantra is learning loss. Her base is privileged white parents who can afford tutors and private school. They are still mad at APS from Covid and want APS to pay them for it, because they pay their tax dollars and teachers work for them.

I'm not in this group so she doesn't speak for me or understand my community, and I don't think she ever will. I talked to her a couple of times. I tried to explain my kid's needs and the needs of my community but she did not get it at all. She didn't even listen. Instead she cut me off and jumped in to tell me how I felt, but she was totally off base. She substituted the views of her little narrow group for mine. Her campaign manager outright attacked me! I guess my views didn't fit her talking points for what my community *should* want.

I also think this group's view of teachers is downright disrespectful. Teachers are professionals, not servants. And servants should not be treated like that either, no one should.

I don't know who I will support yet but it will never be her.

Even our neighbors are doing more to address learning loss than APS is. Why shouldn't APS? And the kids most disadvantaged by learning loss are not the "privileged white parents who can afford tutors and private school" but all those kids who have been historically disadvantaged by APS. Shouldn't APS be doing more just like all of our neighbors? Schools are going to be dealing with the fallout of this for years. APS is not immune.

APS has real problems, that COVID accelerated. But the AEM crowd will absolutely refuse to admit it until it’s circling the drain, because that would require admitting that the Bad People and the Wrong-Thinkers had a point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Miranda speaks for her group of open schools parents whose new mantra is learning loss. Her base is privileged white parents who can afford tutors and private school. They are still mad at APS from Covid and want APS to pay them for it, because they pay their tax dollars and teachers work for them.

I'm not in this group so she doesn't speak for me or understand my community, and I don't think she ever will. I talked to her a couple of times. I tried to explain my kid's needs and the needs of my community but she did not get it at all. She didn't even listen. Instead she cut me off and jumped in to tell me how I felt, but she was totally off base. She substituted the views of her little narrow group for mine. Her campaign manager outright attacked me! I guess my views didn't fit her talking points for what my community *should* want.

I also think this group's view of teachers is downright disrespectful. Teachers are professionals, not servants. And servants should not be treated like that either, no one should.

I don't know who I will support yet but it will never be her.

Even our neighbors are doing more to address learning loss than APS is. Why shouldn't APS? And the kids most disadvantaged by learning loss are not the "privileged white parents who can afford tutors and private school" but all those kids who have been historically disadvantaged by APS. Shouldn't APS be doing more just like all of our neighbors? Schools are going to be dealing with the fallout of this for years. APS is not immune.

APS has real problems, that COVID accelerated. But the AEM crowd will absolutely refuse to admit it until it’s circling the drain, because that would require admitting that the Bad People and the Wrong-Thinkers had a point.

AEM has been complaining about the “real problems” since before the pandemic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I also think it's kind of sneaky and dishonest that Miranda has no reference to her role as a founder/leader of APE on her website. We know what you did and who you did it with. Just own it. Be honest.

What are you talking about? THere is literally a FAQ on her website.

About APE:

What is Arlington Parents for Education (APE)?
Arlington Parents for Education is a local bipartisan group of Arlington parents that formed during the pandemic out of a Facebook group to advocate for APS to provide the option of in-person school. I remain proud of my advocacy, which involved efforts on a county-wide basis to persuade, engage respectfully, and use evidence, and leadership in encouraging others to do the same. APE still exists and you can learn more on their website.

I have been also proud of how our Arlington community has moved past that divisive debate to work together to continue to better our schools. As we came out of the pandemic, I helped shift APE’s focus to good governance issues and academics. Currently, APE’s advocacy activities range from meeting with local elected and APS officials, to publishing a regular newsletter on APS and speaking at School Board meetings, to active participation in the Arlington Civic Federation. A number of members are active politically in Arlington Democrats.

I resigned from APE’s board last year in order to pursue election as your next School Board member. I’m asking for your vote!

The truth doesn’t mattter to these trolls. They just complain on AEM and then spread trash here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I also think it's kind of sneaky and dishonest that Miranda has no reference to her role as a founder/leader of APE on her website. We know what you did and who you did it with. Just own it. Be honest.

What are you talking about? THere is literally a FAQ on her website.

About APE:

What is Arlington Parents for Education (APE)?
Arlington Parents for Education is a local bipartisan group of Arlington parents that formed during the pandemic out of a Facebook group to advocate for APS to provide the option of in-person school. I remain proud of my advocacy, which involved efforts on a county-wide basis to persuade, engage respectfully, and use evidence, and leadership in encouraging others to do the same. APE still exists and you can learn more on their website.

I have been also proud of how our Arlington community has moved past that divisive debate to work together to continue to better our schools. As we came out of the pandemic, I helped shift APE’s focus to good governance issues and academics. Currently, APE’s advocacy activities range from meeting with local elected and APS officials, to publishing a regular newsletter on APS and speaking at School Board meetings, to active participation in the Arlington Civic Federation. A number of members are active politically in Arlington Democrats.

I resigned from APE’s board last year in order to pursue election as your next School Board member. I’m asking for your vote!

The truth doesn’t mattter to these trolls. They just complain on AEM and then spread trash here.

That is new, was not there the other day. Interesting.