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Will Whittle be around next year?
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Anonymous
It is an outright lie that 40+ percent of the Mann staff are PTA employees. |
Anonymous
Most of what has been said about public schools on this thread is a lie. I don't know if it's one ignorant person or reflects the attitude of Whittle parents in general, but it's not a good look. |
Anonymous
But that 2250 of OUR kids, not *those* kids… |
Anonymous
Gotta make ourselves feel better for flushing all that $$$ down a toilet. |
Anonymous
Was true before the expansion. Current parents might be able to confirm now. Literally every partner teacher and a handful of the resource teachers (science, PE, etc.) uwere salaried by PTA |
Anonymous
"Did you know the Mann PTA funds the majority of our partner teachers and three specialists? DC Public Schools (DCPS) does not provide funding for a partner teacher in every classroom – the Mann PTA supports them solely based on the funds we raise. Two adults in every classroom is not typical of most public schools in our area and it is a key ingredient in our focus on providing our children with a high-quality education and supportive community. " https://www.horacemanndc.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=267551&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=508896 "With your participation, the PTA ensures partner teachers in almost every classroom, supports a dynamic learning environment for each student, and fosters an open and welcoming community for all families. We look forward to working together! Among other priorities, the PTA School Operating Fund supports the following: Partner Teachers: The Mann PTA spends approximately $2000 each day to enable partner teacher payroll, which is not funded by DCPS. Wellness Teachers: The Mann PTA fully funds our Garden Coordinator and Mindfulness Program. Professional Development: The PTA continuously supports school adults in seeking advanced learning and training. Expanding Learning Opportunities: The PTA contributes funds to enrich learning in spaces like our Science Lab, Art Studio and Performing Arts classroom and technology contributions like computer carts. Library: The PTA supports author visits and funds library acquisitions and capital expenses. Facilities and Grounds Maintenance: The PTA is a key supporter of the gardens and grounds including playground improvements and the ‘bio-wall.’ The Mann PTA Supported Operating Budget made generous campus improvements. If your family is enjoying the new playground, stadium and tree bench seating, and hill restoration - these improvements all came as a result of the Mann PTA." https://www.horacemanndc.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=267551&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=508898 |
Anonymous
Please elaborate, instead of using words like "lie" or "ignorant." I am sending my kid to Whittle for now, but won't anymore soon. You don't present a good look either. |
Anonymous
Partner teachers are not lead teachers. They are like assistants or aides who help manage the classroom and do a little teaching. They are often student teachers. They NEVER run a classroom on their own except as subs. |
Anonymous
Ok. Most of what has been said on this thread about public schools, especially about their safety, is based on stereotypes and bias. I don't know if it's one prejudiced person or reflects the beliefs of Whittle parents in general, but if Whittle parents are willing to send their kids to a financially failing school because they are afraid of public school, that's not a good look. Better? |
Anonymous
Specialist teachers are leads for their classes. Partner teachers are sometimes student teachers (sometimes more than that, sometimes less (like a parent looking to get into teaching)). I think the point was to support the 40+ percent statements, which may have been on the high side or old information, but clearly is no lie. Janney, Stoddert, and Mann have PTA's that spend hundreds of thousands of dollars supporting and supplementing their schools. While it doesn't add a "lead teacher" to anything but maybe a science, art, PE, music teacher (no one claimed it did), having the partner teacher can be a huge help to the "lead." Makes a more effective lead, aids retention of good "lead teachers", and keeps order. So, how's Whittle doing these days? |
Anonymous
That figure is for PreK-12 even though the current student body is less than one-tenth of that. The closest public high school in my neighborhood has around 2700 students. |
Anonymous
What is this reasoning of emphasizing "those" and "OUR?" It looks like class warfare to me. You remind me of three 2nd grader boys in a playground I recall from 12 years ago in a different country. Two of these boys were attending public schools while the other boy was going to a private school. One of the public school boys and the private school boy had alpha make personalities and tried to play leader of the playground. This public school boy told the other public school boy that they should not hang out with the private school boy because they were going to a public, while the other boy was going to private school. It was quite surprising to me that these were only 2nd graders and kids this age were already thinking this way. People at Whittle have reasons for going here even though it may not always be the most optimal choice for them. At least in our case, we were benefiting in other aspects like taking advantage of the opportunities the area has to offer and utilizing small class size. My kid was able to get to know their teachers at a closer level as opposed to maybe going to a public school. I don't think our money paid at Whittle has gone to waste, and we were paying nowhere close to sticker price. |
Anonymous
Let them eat cake, amirite? |
Anonymous
| The PP “amirite” poster makes no sense. |
Anonymous
WRONG. You only show that you have inferiority complex about attending or sending your kids to public schools. Am I right, or wait, do I have to say amirite for you to comprehend? Is that how publics teach English? Do you hold a grudge against only the Whittle community or the independent schools community at large? I have friends from all walks from life including those who went to public schools, so refrain from making false assumptions. If you have kids, is that how you educate them? That is probably why so many kids lack discipline and are messed up these days, and public schools don't seem to help either. You seem to have so much time in your hands. Instead of being spiteful and wasting your time wishing some private school fails, why don't you actually do something useful? |