tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post9005665401059182879..comments2023-10-01T06:53:05.812-04:00Comments on The Washington Teacher: Michelle A. Rhee Terminates Dee Does DCCandi Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12266880795971626269noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-23990840864235845702010-07-24T00:11:42.173-04:002010-07-24T00:11:42.173-04:00Thanks Candi for a job well doneThanks Candi for a job well doneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-75041493043794039972010-07-24T00:11:14.236-04:002010-07-24T00:11:14.236-04:00TEACHERS AND ALL DCPS EMPLOYEES WHO CARE ABOUT THE...TEACHERS AND ALL DCPS EMPLOYEES WHO CARE ABOUT THEIR JOBS NEED TO DEMONSTRATE IN FRONT OF THE TERMINATORS OFFICE. EVEN IF YOU ARE RETIRING OR HAVE RETIRED. IF THEY ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT TEST SCORES NOW WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT ROUND AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. BRINGING IN NEW UNTRAINED EMPLOYEES WILL CAUSE GREAT PROBLEMS IN OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM. YOU TEACHERS VOTED FOR THIS CONTRACT AND MANY ADMIRE HER, FENTY AND PARKER. WHAT THE HELL HAS THIS WORLD COME TOO. ONE MORE THING, CHECK OUT THE CRAZY PRINCIPALS THAT REFUSE TO HELP DISCIPLINE STUDENTS OR ALLOW TEST TAKING SKILLS TO BE TAUGHT IN THEIR SCHOOLSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-75328904677396963332009-06-19T17:15:39.184-04:002009-06-19T17:15:39.184-04:00She's a firin' now because that's all ...She's a firin' now because that's all Ms. Rhee knows to do. It marks the outer limits of her leadership ability.<br /><br />Rhee rode high for awhile. But she looked around recently and her patrons were gone. You know, her plan to destroy teachers seniority rights and the WTU was supposed to be financed by Gates, Broad, Dell, Robertson and other super rich enemies of public education. But Gates, for example, is down to his last $40 billion now and has begun shopping at Costco. They asked him the other day and he said, "Michelle who?"<br /><br />Only teacher controlled public schools will ever make for any real reform. The reason is the vast majority of teachers care for their students, the children they teach. Not all, but most. Once we were in charge bad teachers would be gone the next day. We know who they are. Their lips would just have to be detached from administrators backsides across the country. The worst teachers love standardized testing and mindless data collection, they crave to be told what to do minute-by-minute in the classroom. The worst teachers seek refuge in administration. The very worst become Chancellors or US Secretaries of Education.<br /><br />In effect, the other day the Chancellor said good-bye to the DCPS through Mr. Turque of the Post. Listen to her, "If I go down at the end of the day because I didn't play the political game right, that's okay with me," she said. "At least when you're making decisions that you believe are in the best interests of kids, you may not win in the end, but at least you can operate with a good conscience."<br /><br />The destruction of America's public schools has always been a project of a force President Eisenhower identified as the "military-industrial complex" in his farewell address. Choppy waters ahead. George Vradenburg, a former AOL Time Warner executive and chairman of the D.C. Education Compact, venture capitalist Jonathan A. Silver, who sits on the executive committee of the influential Federal City Council, and Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Tata, the former deputy commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan, will take it from here. Farewell Ms. Rhee.andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729973018160659213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-2919954507097172522009-06-19T17:02:31.769-04:002009-06-19T17:02:31.769-04:00Heather: I added Dee's quote a little later so...Heather: I added Dee's quote a little later so you may not have seen it initially. It is under the title. And of course at the end is the story of Dee's termination as written by Dee herself on her blog.The Washington Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-88547816476086376062009-06-19T16:32:14.581-04:002009-06-19T16:32:14.581-04:00Candi, great coverage here. But where in the Post...Candi, great coverage here. But where in the Post is Dee quoted? I can't find it.Metro Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077937659361580646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-57734901154447867212009-06-19T12:36:29.833-04:002009-06-19T12:36:29.833-04:00Keep up the good work Candi in educating everyone ...Keep up the good work Candi in educating everyone about DCPS and this 'firing season'. It also appears that some of the Pro-Rhee crowd is slowly coming around to see the 'light' and have been somewhat re-educated about teacers and teaching in DCPS. You've always spoken the truth and are a true advocate for everyone. Children, teachers and parents. Take care,<br />Rogue TeacherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-29516442454468443532009-06-19T09:38:37.742-04:002009-06-19T09:38:37.742-04:00At CHEC this year, I was never even given my secon...At CHEC this year, I was never even given my second semester IEPs because of the special ed turnover. Thank you Maria Tukeva....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-82766518833718036102009-06-19T08:43:04.609-04:002009-06-19T08:43:04.609-04:00Dee
You and too many other young teachers are dro...Dee<br /><br />You and too many other young teachers are dropped into the Special Education black hole of DCPS. I was dumped into Anacostia's special education program where I was overloaded with students on my classload, faced little to no support from the local school administrators and none from central office. I was given students with overdue IEPs and held responsible for them. One young teacher was assigned to be the principal's designee (one year experience), relieved of her inclusion duties, monitored other Special Ed teachers and finally give the "Teacher of the Year" award by the out-going principal. Nine Special Ed teachers were excessed from Anacostia. Two were later given termination letters after being told they would remain.<br /><br />Some Special Ed teachers were never fully evaluated by the special ed administrator and asked to sign finally evaluation forms. The special ed administrator remains inspite of her failure and perhaps illegal acts.<br /><br />You are not alone. Keep your head up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-65946086777881284642009-06-19T07:59:45.618-04:002009-06-19T07:59:45.618-04:00Everyone who was terminated for reasons other than...Everyone who was terminated for reasons other than licensure should go to the EEOC and file a complaint. <br /><br />EEOC Washington Field Office<br />181 M Street, NE<br />Fourth Floor, Suite 4NW02F<br />Washington DC 20507-0100<br /><br />202.419.0713 voice<br />202.419.0702 TTY<br />202.419.0740 fax<br /><br />File a charge of employment discrimination and join everyone else who has. Start talking to people no matter what role they play/played in DC. Everyone must stand together against rhee's satanic acts. She and her boss must be stopped.<br /><br />The public can walk-in Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 1:00. New York Ave-Florida Ave-Galludet U metro station on red line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-4603954458262056152009-06-19T07:56:14.257-04:002009-06-19T07:56:14.257-04:00Dee:
Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee subscribes to th...Dee: <br />Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee subscribes to the motto: "Don't do as I do, do as I say do." <br /><br />When my colleagues and I had to endure a former abusive administrator for seven long years, the mantra: "No reign of terror lasts forever got me through." Ask me offline where that bitty is today. ;--)The Washington Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com