tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post8999645695050697436..comments2023-10-01T06:53:05.812-04:00Comments on The Washington Teacher: Appeal To President Barack ObamaCandi Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12266880795971626269noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-86870411174879836342009-08-16T21:44:58.544-04:002009-08-16T21:44:58.544-04:00We need to talk to President Obama about ending th...We need to talk to President Obama about ending that NCLB ! The OSSE did a great job with the data set up and transparancy on results.NCLB ? Busted,tin roof,rusted ! End the mandates on NCLB ! Tell him that Candi ! Tell him that NCLB is as broken as health care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-56968120230882967492009-08-14T13:05:35.482-04:002009-08-14T13:05:35.482-04:00Be a district or be a state but we're all havi...Be a district or be a state but we're all having the same problems.Historic budget cuts and thousands of teacher lay offs,larger class sizes and reductions in assistance for high poverty school districts. Umm, but we just recieved a stimulus package from Obama.(rochelle@ncjustice.org) and beth@ncjustice.org.Together NC and HK on J coalitions."Keep teachers teaching and keep kids learning." Excuse me please ! Historic state budget cuts ! Ya'll are not all by yourself in this mess of NCLB and no money but they swear they sent us some money from Washington !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-21423130423835718942009-08-14T12:12:18.772-04:002009-08-14T12:12:18.772-04:00"100 billion to retain teachers and improve n..."100 billion to retain teachers and improve nations over-all educational system." Is Rhee aware ? "Keep teachers teaching and keep kids learning." Arne Duncan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-4297987184923798222009-08-08T13:18:37.968-04:002009-08-08T13:18:37.968-04:00Normally I would agree that checks and balances sh...Normally I would agree that checks and balances should be followed. However, with no one to go to in the local government and being a District rather than a state, the only logical next step is the President. Mr. Carrion should receive the letters. SOMEONE has to do something!! It's obvious no one in District government has the time with all of the fender benders, parties with red velvet cupcakes, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-69364730644028580282009-08-08T12:02:32.082-04:002009-08-08T12:02:32.082-04:00Something like this will get seen be someone on th...Something like this will get seen be someone on the White House staff, but you can't expect Obama, or any president, to get so entangled in local affairs. Not his Job and he's already got plenty to do.<br /><br />I think the person who really ought to be aware of public outrage about how school reform is being handled is White House Urban Affairs Director Adolfo Carrion. For more information, see http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/05/AR2009080503823.htmlKingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-38729294456173590532009-08-07T22:10:17.959-04:002009-08-07T22:10:17.959-04:00I say send it and send it certified !I say send it and send it certified !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-90114177647129186422009-08-07T16:11:24.352-04:002009-08-07T16:11:24.352-04:00When I read the word "black" I thought e...When I read the word "black" I thought either 1) the principal was fired due to racism, or 2)the writers are looking for sympathy from a Black president. Since they never ultimately mentioned racism, I have to assume they want Obama to identify with the "victims."<br /><br />I know you didn't write the letter, Candi, but the writers should have left the word out or explained why they mentioned it.<br /><br />That said, I have to agree with Glenn. I think Checks-n-balances should limit the president from being involved with such a local issue.usereasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-12426665440736202682009-08-06T08:29:09.852-04:002009-08-06T08:29:09.852-04:00The President of the United States should not get ...The President of the United States should not get involved in local school issues, even D.C. issues.<br /><br />And I hope you fix that letter before you send it. It is filled with grammatical errors.Glenn Watsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-69405456319823709362009-08-05T17:16:10.422-04:002009-08-05T17:16:10.422-04:00I think it is important to leave black in the samp...I think it is important to leave black in the sample letter because this is how the letter was composed by the Luke C. Moore Board of Directors. I believe that the Board of Directors believes that it is worth mentioning Dr. Elliott's race. Perhaps their rationale for mentioning Elliott's race is due to the fact that blacks in leadership positions in DCPS are being disproportionately let go under this administration. <br /><br />People are free to use this sample letter as recommended by the Board of Directors or can modify it or create their own.<br /><br />Thanks for the kudos.The Washington Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-12755169996422299892009-08-05T14:30:42.096-04:002009-08-05T14:30:42.096-04:00A great effort overall, Candi. A couple of recomm...A great effort overall, Candi. A couple of recommendations: 1) remove the fact that Dr. Elliot is "black" in the first paragraph. His race is inconsequential to his stellar achievements and overall worth to the school system. 2) There are a few grammatical/syntactical errors peppered throughout which could be tightened up.<br /><br />Thank you for being such an advocate for those who have been mistreated by the Fenty and Rhee regimes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com