tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post2029161541654470988..comments2023-10-01T06:53:05.812-04:00Comments on The Washington Teacher: Orr Elementary School: DCPS Dirty Little Secret East of the RiverCandi Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12266880795971626269noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-18517034813091610242014-02-16T19:49:49.331-05:002014-02-16T19:49:49.331-05:00Great articleGreat articleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-25829668655903086522014-02-13T08:10:02.349-05:002014-02-13T08:10:02.349-05:00ExactlyExactlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-28001669767795238752014-02-13T08:08:00.521-05:002014-02-13T08:08:00.521-05:00No apology is need for lies Melissa Salmanowitz. S...No apology is need for lies Melissa Salmanowitz. Special Education has been a pull-out at Orr and continues to be. Students in the program can show where learning takes place and explain the classroom set-up. Response To Intervention (RTI) according to past schedules is a push-in program for all students in groups based on ability levels to receive additional tutoring in math and reading during school hours. RTI should not be confused with Special Education's pull-out program. Any teacher can assist time permitting with this push- in program. Vault classroom tables were moved before vistors arrived to walk the building and take pictures of classrooms. Sounds like a cover up. Pictures do not lie especially when they prove to be current. The yellowish material used to cover materials can be seen while students sit at tables. Orr's Music classroom is extremely small for combined classes. Visit Orr Elementary's Music classroom on the days and time when combined grade levels are scheduled. Ms. Salmanowitz mentioned the music classroom has a maximum of 30 students. Review the Homeroom attendance for combined grade levels. What do the results show? The statement regarding 30 students was incorrect. Classrooms by law are suppose to have a desk and chair rationfor each student. It's amazing that enough chairs were able to fit into the mclassroom. Are fire codes being violated? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-42602374907453981282014-02-12T06:49:00.088-05:002014-02-12T06:49:00.088-05:00How did Niyeka Wilson actually become principal at...How did Niyeka Wilson actually become principal at Orr? <br /><br />1. Empirical evidence show Wilson was NOT selected by the interview committee comprised of parents, staff and community members. Wilson was NOT the committee’s first, second or third choice. The committee unanimously voted her as a do-NOT-hire candidate. <br /><br />2. During Wilson’s principalship at Imagine Hope Community Public Charter School’s Lamond Campus, critical violations of test tampering or academic fraud were alleged. Headlines read: “Evidence of Widespread Cheating Lead to Probe at D.C. Charter School” <br />http://washingtonexaminer.com/evidence-of-widespread-cheating-leads-to-probe-at-d.c.-charter-school/article/2527891<br /><br />3. Wilson was solely selected and appointed to Orr by Chancellor Kaya Henderson. In a July 2013 letter to Orr parents Kaya Henderson wrote: “After reviewing your input again, with the needed experience and skills that research links to success, we determined that Niyeka Wilson is the strongest candidate to lead the Orr school community. I am happy to report that Ms. Wilson has accepted the offer to be the Orr Elementary School principal.”<br /><br />Kaya said “after reviewing your INPUT again…” What input? If the interview committee said do not hire, why did Kaya hire Wilson? Is there a personal relationship? <br />http://media.wix.com/ugd/da3388_6e895bc7c77915516b52e1e7aec6b705.pdf<br /><br />So, with the above facts, is the Chancellor demonstrating unbiased leadership? Has Kaya cast an even greater cloud of suspicion upon DCPS vetting and hiring practices? Is Candi Peterson correct, is there a DCPS cover up in progress at Orr? Does Kaya have the best interest of children in mind?<br /><br />In the words of former Chancellor Michelle Rhee: "Public education is about kids not adults issues. Go hard for kids or go home!" <br /><br />Do you think it's time for somebody to go home?<br />friendofOrrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-69851964570191510292014-02-11T10:21:26.905-05:002014-02-11T10:21:26.905-05:00Thank you reform@orr your description of the bluep...Thank you reform@orr your description of the blueprints was acknowledged as years with no problem. These last two administrations have made changes that have not been conducive to the most healthy environments for the Orr family. Clearly they demonstrate a lack of respect for what works best for everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-5704126234767169192014-02-11T06:43:02.737-05:002014-02-11T06:43:02.737-05:00Check out DCPS Chancellor's big fat embarrassm...Check out DCPS Chancellor's big fat embarrassment to WUSA9 news reporter Bruce Johnson:<br /><br />"bruce johnson @brucejohnson9<br />Follow<br />New: article claiming bad conditions at Orr elem? DC School Chancellor Kaya Henderson tells me its flat out untrue @DMV_Nation @wusa9<br />10:32 PM - 7 Feb 2014"<br /><br />Henderson and her press secretary should first fact check before going public. With pictures, parents, staff and community to validate students being educated in an unsafe vault, the evidence is plentiful. <br /><br />Clearly, Kaya Henderson was deceived by Orr's principal. If not, clearly, there's a DCPS cover up in progress. <br />reform@Orrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-57958305226804434492014-02-10T23:09:28.139-05:002014-02-10T23:09:28.139-05:00Former Orr Teacher...
I worked at Orr for seventee...Former Orr Teacher...<br />I worked at Orr for seventeen years. I served on the building committee which was instrumental in the construction of the "New" building. In the plans the vaults are designated to be storage areas for supplies. They're built similar to bank vaults. Not conducive for habitation. Why is it set up like a classroom? The Music Teacher has a designated area on the stage for classes. This is drawn on the blueprints. This is not the Principal's personal home. She cannot change the plan of a public facility. The LAW allows so much square footage per person in a classroom area. Forty-two students in that tiny room (former library)is criminal. No ventilation in either of those areas is barbaric. That music room setup reminds me of a slave ship. The students are packed in like sardines. This is one for the Health Department. Orr was a top notch school before that last Principal was hired and this one seems even worse. Where are they getting these people from? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14862353892362209048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-30170881771768652622014-02-10T15:21:35.755-05:002014-02-10T15:21:35.755-05:00Candi, I totally agree with Anonymous' comment...Candi, I totally agree with Anonymous' comments dated Feb 10,<br />2014 at 2:21 AM. <br /><br />DCPS Rheeformers are capable of covering up lies. Hold everyone<br />accountable and contact the media, too. Reform the Rheeformers in April 2014 (Mayor, Chancellor and Co.) <br /><br />Great Reporting!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-8640766563812905352014-02-10T11:25:42.505-05:002014-02-10T11:25:42.505-05:00Same old abusive leadership tactics were used by t...Same old abusive leadership tactics were used by the previous leadership; treat some staff well, while mistreating others. Divide, confuse and conquer. Absolutely poisonous environment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-68375867467728183962014-02-10T10:05:25.482-05:002014-02-10T10:05:25.482-05:00A strong leader should have nothing to hide, Ms. S...A strong leader should have nothing to hide, Ms. Salmonowitz, so how did a pad lock with no key get on an office door? Doesn't the teacher have access to her Ofc? Also 42 students in a music class sounds like two classes at once. A lazy scheduling arrangement. Once again mounting stress for a teacher. These children aren't learning in a nurturing environment. I've seen that space. How inconsiderate!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-31111574506659220802014-02-10T06:21:46.443-05:002014-02-10T06:21:46.443-05:00Hold them all accountable!
Don't contact Gray...Hold them all accountable! <br />Don't contact Gray, Chancellor or council members, but do contact the media, share with all your facebook, twitter, linkedin, etc...network. Tell the nation and world about the cover up and lies of inhumane conditions for special needs children within our nations capitol. Go tell the nation. Do it NOW!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-77630157812779972432014-02-10T02:46:37.860-05:002014-02-10T02:46:37.860-05:00Candi peterson is telling the truth. I work at Orr...Candi peterson is telling the truth. I work at Orr and I witness all that Ms. Peterson is saying. Ms Candi please dont give up the fight. WE need a new prinvipal at Orr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-37734153321063494932014-02-10T02:27:28.067-05:002014-02-10T02:27:28.067-05:00Why does a door for a storage space need to be rep...Why does a door for a storage space need to be replaced? Perhaps there will be children in this area in the future. How did a storage space become an office any way? Who is using the facilities on the fourth floor? A teacher is no less human than children and shouldn't be forced to use storage space for an office either. If this is just an office, it should have served the AP suitably.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-60558564108392203772014-02-09T23:35:16.844-05:002014-02-09T23:35:16.844-05:00This is a cover-up by DCPS and Principal Niyeka Wi...This is a cover-up by DCPS and Principal Niyeka Wilson. Those Special ED. Head Start-2nd grade students are taught in that horrific vault classroom at Orr ES daily. The room is located next to horrible smelly restrooms. This windowless room gets extremely cold and hot for these primary kids. Where is the news media, Mayor Grey, City Council, Ward 8 and Marion Barry? This is a crime against these kids right to have a safe and nurturing learning environment. Outraged!!!!!!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-74984427855972722442014-02-09T23:17:47.407-05:002014-02-09T23:17:47.407-05:00Ms. Salmanowitz is wrong about the Special Educati...Ms. Salmanowitz is wrong about the Special Education practices. None of my students receive push-in. They are all taken out into her office. We have more than one special education classroom and NUMEROUS students receive pull-out services. I wasn't even aware that were not supposed to have pull-out services.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-56405884182193193882014-02-09T21:58:16.765-05:002014-02-09T21:58:16.765-05:00Email me @ saveourcounselors@gmail.com
ThanksEmail me @ saveourcounselors@gmail.com<br /><br />ThanksCandi Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266880795971626269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-59735228230611971082014-02-09T21:31:57.045-05:002014-02-09T21:31:57.045-05:00That student-teacher ratio is a joke. Is there a w...That student-teacher ratio is a joke. Is there a way to send you an anonymous message so that you can come visit my HIGH SCHOOL? which is also EAST of the riverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-48638064014112349522014-02-09T19:18:23.693-05:002014-02-09T19:18:23.693-05:00Where is the OUTRAGE!!! How can the DC Public Scho...Where is the OUTRAGE!!! How can the DC Public Schools administration concoct such erroneous statements? Who told lies to Ms Salmanowitzt? Was it Orr's principal Wilson? Was it the Superintendent? Was it both? <br /><br />Telling flat-out lies are beyond unacceptable! How can they lie about our children? I will no longer trust Kaya Henderson until she cleans house. From this moment forward, mayor Gray must answer for this disastrous ordeal. <br />localactivistnoreply@blogger.com