Anonymous wrote:While Federal level issues are always a concern, Arlington has been spiraling down under all administrations for the past 10 years. I doubt any of Trump's puff is the true cause of our demise.

As a long-time observer of Arlington Public Schools, the core issues facing our district stem from administrative bloat and misallocation of experienced talent. Here's what needs immediate attention:

Administrative Accountability


We need a thorough review of current administrative positions and their actual impact on student outcomes
Many of our administrators hold teaching credentials but haven't been in a classroom for years
These certified educators should lead by example - if we're short-staffed, why aren't they helping teach?


Resource Reallocation


Administrative costs continue to rise while teachers struggle with basic classroom support
We should reassign qualified administrators back to teaching positions where they can directly impact student learning
This would immediately help address teacher shortages while reducing top-heavy bureaucracy

The path forward is clear:

Conduct an independent review of administrative effectiveness and necessity
Return qualified administrators to classroom positions where they can demonstrate best practices
Redirect administrative overhead to direct classroom support

Arlington's decline in state rankings isn't about politics - it's about losing focus on what matters: teaching our students. It's time for administrators to step out of their offices and back into classrooms where their teaching degrees can be put to proper use.

Anonymous wrote:Why stop there! Let’s kick out all the kids with IEPs, since they take up most of the teacher’s time and cost the taxpayers the most. Also South Arlington doesn’t pay its fair share in taxes, so let’s split Arlington in two; they’re bringing down our average test scores anyway.