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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The need for better, more responsive, more immediate and more trasnparent dealings with discipline was a big issue for parents at Hardy. And while I did not sit on the selection panel, I would bet they had at least one question for the candidates about their views on discipline. aWhile some seem to be reading the touting of fewer suspensions under Mr. Cooke as perhaps condoning or being too forgiving of poor or disruptive behavior, I actually think his experience means he's going to show up at Hardy having more tools and effective processes to apply to discipline problems. I personally think DCPS choosing to highlight this "acheivement" in Mr. Cooke's bio statement is tone deaf and not understanding what Hardy parents (particularly feeder school families) need or want to hear. But that's not Mr. Cooke's fault. [/quote]

+ 1.  Well stated.  The issues is about finding a positive way to deal with behavior & culture & boundaries -- and having the skills to do that, which is different than either turning a blind eye or giving out too many suspensions.  & DCPS's statement was tone deaf/poorly stated.  The review panel was incredibly positive about Mr. Cooke, and felt like the Chancellor was responsive to the needs of the community and parents, and he has a great reputation from his time in Bushwick and also at Eastern -- and this should be a great move forward for the school.  [/quote]

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