APS School Board Race

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't see APE's endorsement on June's Campaign FB page or website. Whether they support her or not, it would be the kiss of death. Only Miranda wants their endorsement.

But I did see on FB that a whole bunch of her campaign signs were stolen. By who? I can't even imagine. If true, that's despicable too.

June bought cheap bag signs for a Spring campaign. The bags keep blowing off the frame. Drive down George Mason and you will see many that are almost off the frame.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

APE wants the ipads gone too. Sad that they don't care about what the teachers think. They just listen to their own privileged echo chamber who are irrationally triggered by tech from the pandemic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow, I shouldn’t be surprised since this is DCUM but the amount of disinformation regarding the candidates on this thread is astounding. June has been going to women’s marches for as long as I have known her, when she was working at Ashlawn (way before Trump MAGA), she’s an advocate for LGBTQ, and human rights. Anyone associating her with Trump and doge…. is making me wonder the intent of the person spreading that misinformation. I do not interact with her on a regular basis anymore, but I know who she is and these allegations are absolutely false.

Try to remember these women you are talking about are our community members, parents, and running for thankless position because they both truly care about our kids and our schools. A small county school board is no power grab. Intentionally posing falsehoods to disparage people who just want to make our community better is really disheartening.

Can you identify what you say is disinformation? I saw a post saying that APE endorsed June, and another post relaying a comment from an APE Facebook group speaking favorably about wanting DOGE in APS.

Wait. APE endorsed June?

No, that is misinformation. APE has not endorsed anyone in the race.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

Aren't all students issued their own device? Why would kindergarten teachers need to advocate for class set? That doesn't make any sense at all.

https://www.apsva.us/digital-devices/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trumpy APE supports June. That’s enough for me to know she’s not the right fit for me.

June could not be MORE anti- Trump. Have you ever talked with her, or if not, at least visited her social media? She may not be the perfect candidate but I think you’ve missed the mark on that assessment of her.

Check out the APE Facebook group. Someone posted about the candidates and there was lots of praise for June alone with a comment about hoping Doge comes for state and local next. APE is clearly trumpy and I don’t find many of values aligned with those that support those views.

I am on the Facebook group and one person said they supported June. But also I believe 1,000 people are on that page. One would assume a wide spectrum of support for Moe and June would be present there. Also I think you may not be able to read. "Someone posted about the candidates" is the official APE account posting a questionnaire they did. It does use the word endorsement in the headline so I could see how you are confused but that is because it is the Arl Dem's ENDORSEMENT CAUCUS vote to decide whom to put on their sample ballot in the Fall. Feel free to peruse https://mailchi.mp/c8477bb0dec5/arlingtonparentsforeducation-16532842?e=[UNIQID] if you'd like. Young Arlington Dems also did a questionnaire and NAACP is having a forum next week. I don't believe either of those orgs are endorsing a candidate either. Happy Thursday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

Aren't all students issued their own device? Why would kindergarten teachers need to advocate for class set? That doesn't make any sense at all.

https://www.apsva.us/digital-devices/

Maybe because a vocal parents lobbying group with privileged members wants to get rid of them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trumpy APE supports June. That’s enough for me to know she’s not the right fit for me.

June could not be MORE anti- Trump. Have you ever talked with her, or if not, at least visited her social media? She may not be the perfect candidate but I think you’ve missed the mark on that assessment of her.

Check out the APE Facebook group. Someone posted about the candidates and there was lots of praise for June alone with a comment about hoping Doge comes for state and local next. APE is clearly trumpy and I don’t find many of values aligned with those that support those views.

I am on the Facebook group and one person said they supported June. But also I believe 1,000 people are on that page. One would assume a wide spectrum of support for Moe and June would be present there. Also I think you may not be able to read. "Someone posted about the candidates" is the official APE account posting a questionnaire they did. It does use the word endorsement in the headline so I could see how you are confused but that is because it is the Arl Dem's ENDORSEMENT CAUCUS vote to decide whom to put on their sample ballot in the Fall. Feel free to peruse https://mailchi.mp/c8477bb0dec5/arlingtonparentsforeducation-16532842?e=[UNIQID] if you'd like. Young Arlington Dems also did a questionnaire and NAACP is having a forum next week. I don't believe either of those orgs are endorsing a candidate either. Happy Thursday.

The NAACP doesn't endorse candidates since they are a nonpartisan organization. Arl Young Dems won't endorse anyone else either since their parent org is running the caucus. They'll support whoever wins in the general.

APE can endorse a candidate if they choose. No one wants the endorsement likely because the group is divisive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trumpy APE supports June. That’s enough for me to know she’s not the right fit for me.

June could not be MORE anti- Trump. Have you ever talked with her, or if not, at least visited her social media? She may not be the perfect candidate but I think you’ve missed the mark on that assessment of her.

Check out the APE Facebook group. Someone posted about the candidates and there was lots of praise for June alone with a comment about hoping Doge comes for state and local next. APE is clearly trumpy and I don’t find many of values aligned with those that support those views.

I am on the Facebook group and one person said they supported June. But also I believe 1,000 people are on that page. One would assume a wide spectrum of support for Moe and June would be present there. Also I think you may not be able to read. "Someone posted about the candidates" is the official APE account posting a questionnaire they did. It does use the word endorsement in the headline so I could see how you are confused but that is because it is the Arl Dem's ENDORSEMENT CAUCUS vote to decide whom to put on their sample ballot in the Fall. Feel free to peruse https://mailchi.mp/c8477bb0dec5/arlingtonparentsforeducation-16532842?e=[UNIQID] if you'd like. Young Arlington Dems also did a questionnaire and NAACP is having a forum next week. I don't believe either of those orgs are endorsing a candidate either. Happy Thursday.

+1

I am the PP who questioned the intensions of the person trying to link June to "Trumpy APE" and asking if June only started supporting the liberal agenda when she started campaigning. I have no issue with people discussion the policies/beliefs that these candidates stand for based on FACT but anyone who has ever met June knows she's a straight talker and VERY liberal. The person spinning what happened on the APE page has bad intentions. That's not needed or helpful. This vote is for Arlington Democrats and he/she knows what's they're doing by trying to link her to Trump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

Aren't all students issued their own device? Why would kindergarten teachers need to advocate for class set? That doesn't make any sense at all.

https://www.apsva.us/digital-devices/

Maybe because a vocal parents lobbying group with privileged members wants to get rid of them?

Where are you getting information about Title I kindergarten teachers lobbying for a classroom set of iPads? They would have no reason to ask for 10 more iPads in the class if every kid is currently assigned an ipad. I question the validity of your info.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

Aren't all students issued their own device? Why would kindergarten teachers need to advocate for class set? That doesn't make any sense at all.

https://www.apsva.us/digital-devices/

Maybe because a vocal parents lobbying group with privileged members wants to get rid of them?

Where are you getting information about Title I kindergarten teachers lobbying for a classroom set of iPads? They would have no reason to ask for 10 more iPads in the class if every kid is currently assigned an ipad. I question the validity of your info.

Oh, for heaven’s sakes. Kids currently have one-to-one devices. APS might get rid of them. Some kindergarten title one teachers are saying at least let us keep 10 per class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

Aren't all students issued their own device? Why would kindergarten teachers need to advocate for class set? That doesn't make any sense at all.

https://www.apsva.us/digital-devices/

Maybe because a vocal parents lobbying group with privileged members wants to get rid of them?

Where are you getting information about Title I kindergarten teachers lobbying for a classroom set of iPads? They would have no reason to ask for 10 more iPads in the class if every kid is currently assigned an ipad. I question the validity of your info.

Oh, for heaven’s sakes. Kids currently have one-to-one devices. APS might get rid of them. Some kindergarten title one teachers are saying at least let us keep 10 per class.

So they’re saying they don’t need one-to-one? They only need a classroom set? That would be fewer iPads than we have currently. That’s not how this little anecdote was presented a few comments up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

Aren't all students issued their own device? Why would kindergarten teachers need to advocate for class set? That doesn't make any sense at all.

https://www.apsva.us/digital-devices/

Maybe because a vocal parents lobbying group with privileged members wants to get rid of them?

Where are you getting information about Title I kindergarten teachers lobbying for a classroom set of iPads? They would have no reason to ask for 10 more iPads in the class if every kid is currently assigned an ipad. I question the validity of your info.

Oh, for heaven’s sakes. Kids currently have one-to-one devices. APS might get rid of them. Some kindergarten title one teachers are saying at least let us keep 10 per class.

So they’re saying they don’t need one-to-one? They only need a classroom set? That would be fewer iPads than we have currently. That’s not how this little anecdote was presented a few comments up.

In anon forums, things are going to be misinterpreted. So let’s clear things up.

1.) APE and AEA might collaborate sometimes (cellphone ban), but June is not endorsed by them.

2.) Some K teachers would like an iPad classroom set should 1:1 go away in that grade. Which is a reasonable request.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

Aren't all students issued their own device? Why would kindergarten teachers need to advocate for class set? That doesn't make any sense at all.

https://www.apsva.us/digital-devices/

Maybe because a vocal parents lobbying group with privileged members wants to get rid of them?

Where are you getting information about Title I kindergarten teachers lobbying for a classroom set of iPads? They would have no reason to ask for 10 more iPads in the class if every kid is currently assigned an ipad. I question the validity of your info.

Oh, for heaven’s sakes. Kids currently have one-to-one devices. APS might get rid of them. Some kindergarten title one teachers are saying at least let us keep 10 per class.

So they’re saying they don’t need one-to-one? They only need a classroom set? That would be fewer iPads than we have currently. That’s not how this little anecdote was presented a few comments up.

In anon forums, things are going to be misinterpreted. So let’s clear things up.

1.) APE and AEA might collaborate sometimes (cellphone ban), but June is not endorsed by them.

2.) Some K teachers would like an iPad classroom set should 1:1 go away in that grade. Which is a reasonable request.

I'll pick the candidate who didn't team up with APE, thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

Aren't all students issued their own device? Why would kindergarten teachers need to advocate for class set? That doesn't make any sense at all.

https://www.apsva.us/digital-devices/

Maybe because a vocal parents lobbying group with privileged members wants to get rid of them?

Where are you getting information about Title I kindergarten teachers lobbying for a classroom set of iPads? They would have no reason to ask for 10 more iPads in the class if every kid is currently assigned an ipad. I question the validity of your info.

Oh, for heaven’s sakes. Kids currently have one-to-one devices. APS might get rid of them. Some kindergarten title one teachers are saying at least let us keep 10 per class.

So they’re saying they don’t need one-to-one? They only need a classroom set? That would be fewer iPads than we have currently. That’s not how this little anecdote was presented a few comments up.

In anon forums, things are going to be misinterpreted. So let’s clear things up.

1.) APE and AEA might collaborate sometimes (cellphone ban), but June is not endorsed by them.

2.) Some K teachers would like an iPad classroom set should 1:1 go away in that grade. Which is a reasonable request.

I'll pick the candidate who didn't team up with APE, thanks.

Which is that? And How did they "team up"?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AEA and APS have both been circling the drain the last few years. Most teachers and staff that cared have jumped ship. June Prakash is a joke, I hope other candidates have more to offer or at least open to a better way forward.

I think I remember seeing some active teachers formed a rival group? Anyone know the story there? If June can't even bring the teachers together, that's not a good sign for leading APS.

IIRC, wasn't the leader of the "rival union" Paul Weiss? And even he had the decency to resign as an APS employee before running. Not sure as an independent if he asked for AEA's endorsement.

Also, I don't know how many teachers actually join AEA and pay dues, but my understanding is that it is a small percentage.

I think Paul started his campaign before he left APS? But yes, he did eventually resign. Does June plan to leave? When? It seems like a huge conflict to run while you're employed by APS. Wouldn't the parents of her students feel pressure to vote for her?

June isn’t currently working at an APS school—surprisingly, being AEA president is her full-time job. While in that role, she’s paid through union dues, not APS. APS “holds” her position, and I believe she still receives APS health insurance and retirement benefits.

I don’t think parents would have felt pressured to vote for her based on her role—she’s not a classroom teacher, she was an assistant. In fact, both the current AEA president and vice president are assistants, not certified teachers. That might help explain why AEA’s advocacy often doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening in classrooms.

Take kindergarten iPads, for example—AEA (and June specifically) wants them gone. Meanwhile, a group of Title I kindergarten teachers has been consistently advocating for a class set of 10 iPads to support Lexia interventions. But to know that, June would need to engage with teachers across APS—not just the small circle of AEA loyalists she spends her time with.

Aren't all students issued their own device? Why would kindergarten teachers need to advocate for class set? That doesn't make any sense at all.

https://www.apsva.us/digital-devices/

Maybe because a vocal parents lobbying group with privileged members wants to get rid of them?

Where are you getting information about Title I kindergarten teachers lobbying for a classroom set of iPads? They would have no reason to ask for 10 more iPads in the class if every kid is currently assigned an ipad. I question the validity of your info.

Oh, for heaven’s sakes. Kids currently have one-to-one devices. APS might get rid of them. Some kindergarten title one teachers are saying at least let us keep 10 per class.

So they’re saying they don’t need one-to-one? They only need a classroom set? That would be fewer iPads than we have currently. That’s not how this little anecdote was presented a few comments up.

In anon forums, things are going to be misinterpreted. So let’s clear things up.

1.) APE and AEA might collaborate sometimes (cellphone ban), but June is not endorsed by them.

2.) Some K teachers would like an iPad classroom set should 1:1 go away in that grade. Which is a reasonable request.

I'll pick the candidate who didn't team up with APE, thanks.

Which is that? And How did they "team up"?

AEA and APE so June who leads AEA