tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post1052921486148092110..comments2023-10-01T06:53:05.812-04:00Comments on The Washington Teacher: Disappointed In SeattleCandi Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12266880795971626269noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-34680811859934657732010-07-20T11:48:23.531-04:002010-07-20T11:48:23.531-04:00AFT Investigation scheduled for Wednesday, July 21...AFT Investigation scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2010: Letter posted on Saunders Campaign Website. Front Page!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Check It Out....<br />www.votesaunders2010.comCrystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-24950274151397076762010-07-14T23:41:24.038-04:002010-07-14T23:41:24.038-04:00Back in Chicago, because we have had to struggle w...Back in Chicago, because we have had to struggle with a "strong" mayor run school district that published the destruction of our public schools called Ren 2010, there is a term called plantation politics. That is what it is. Folks of all colors, shapes and sizes sell their integrity, if they had any to begin with, to support the destruction of the ideal of universal quality public education. Dumb Duncan took that same playbook written by the Chicago Civic Club, and now is extending it by hook and or crook, as my daddy would say. For some areas, they need to take back their union, not the boss's union. Randi and wannbe future AFT president Mulgrew need to go! We need to get off the plantation.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986133626654561239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-4657424988219399012010-07-14T16:39:17.550-04:002010-07-14T16:39:17.550-04:00Anon at 6:21 pm
What are you trying to say? Rhee...Anon at 6:21 pm<br /><br />What are you trying to say? Rhee has made testing her number 1 priority. She is firing teachers based on test scores. If the scores go down--then she should suffer the same fate and so should Fenty and a long list of bu-- sucking administrators in the system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-53856812224996283032010-07-14T12:21:57.953-04:002010-07-14T12:21:57.953-04:00I don't get it EFAVorite. I kept on reading t...I don't get it EFAVorite. I kept on reading that tests were flawed and scores not meaningful.<br /><br />Now some folks contend they are meaningful. I just dont understand.<br /><br />Am also still grasping to understand why Mrs. Rhees salaray should be cut, unless teachers have nothing to do with the scores. Do you really mean that?<br /><br />What should teacher pay be based on?<br /><br />I guess I am not smart enuf to be a teacher, although I have always held them in hi regard and still do regardless of my current confusion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-68081681993967320032010-07-13T21:31:50.439-04:002010-07-13T21:31:50.439-04:00Candi:
Congratulations on your votes,too!!
I'...Candi:<br />Congratulations on your votes,too!!<br /><br />I'm saddened to hear that you were disappointed in Seattle. However, the drama in DC probably prepared you for the "BIG" let down in Seattle.<br /><br />Calling All WTU Members to the floor:<br />It's time for WTU members to turn this around and "VOTE" for the Saunders/Peterson Slate.<br /><br />Will the WTU membership be able to handle more drama and to be disappointed 3 more years, if GP remains in office?<br /><br />How will the WTU membership implement a plan of action to hold GP responsible and move forward with the elections?<br /><br />If it is meant to be, it is up to me!!<br /><br />Get involved "NOW" and don't delay another day!!!Sheila H. Gillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-81326196104331149902010-07-13T21:00:24.568-04:002010-07-13T21:00:24.568-04:00unreal what GP and Michelle did with this contract...unreal what GP and Michelle did with this contract she is laughing at WTU. We got them we get to fire the teachers and they will not get their money; see they will move the money that they claim their gonna use for raises and bonuses and they will gladly blame it on an accounting error. Thanks George Parker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-51160011422409176852010-07-13T20:08:46.902-04:002010-07-13T20:08:46.902-04:00Whatever the spin is, it won't matter to those...Whatever the spin is, it won't matter to those group 1 teachers whose score range can go from minimally effective to highly effective all based on how their class did on DCCAS. All that matters are the numbers and they look bad. I just found out that my school, who had decent scores, but not AYP, suffered a ten point drop, though we don't know grade by grade scores as yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-52359013313865943982010-07-13T19:41:17.259-04:002010-07-13T19:41:17.259-04:00Just read the POST re. DC CAS scores going down. T...Just read the POST re. DC CAS scores going down. Thanks for the link. I'm speechless, it'll be interesting to see the spin on this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-76182566919366263512010-07-13T19:27:03.671-04:002010-07-13T19:27:03.671-04:00Reflective Educator at http://www.anurbanteacherse...Reflective Educator at http://www.anurbanteacherseducation.com/ wrote extensively on the topic of appealing IMPACT, basically the answer is NO, under the new contract you cannot appeal the outcome of the evaluation only the process. See the specific blog posting here; http://www.anurbanteacherseducation.com/2010/07/are-dcps-teachers-allowed-to-appeal.html. From there you can also see access to a lawyer at another eduction blog who investigated further, and again a big fat NO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-49908952434405082802010-07-13T19:16:30.486-04:002010-07-13T19:16:30.486-04:0011:31 person commenting. Do you think teachers'...11:31 person commenting. Do you think teachers' pay should be cut? You're the one who brought it up. I don't understand your logic.<br /><br />I don't think teachers' pay should be based on student scores. <br /><br />Score-based pay is Rhee's idea, so I think she should suffer for the low scores, just as she benefits from the good scores.EFavoritenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-5218786633688272992010-07-13T19:09:31.838-04:002010-07-13T19:09:31.838-04:00ANON AT 11:31 PM
Rhee will find a way not to cut ...ANON AT 11:31 PM<br /><br />Rhee will find a way not to cut the pay of teachers, she will fire them after blaming them for lower test scores. PS, perhaps she should have kept some of the "ineffective" teachers she is always talking about.<br /><br />Do not cut her pay--send her out of town. Vote Gray<br /><br />Also, are you RHEE?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-83396011387956448312010-07-13T18:41:27.174-04:002010-07-13T18:41:27.174-04:00See DC-CAS below
http://voices.washingtonpost.co...See DC-CAS below<br /><br /><br />http://voices.washingtonpost.com/local-breaking-news/dc/dc-elementary-test-scores-show.html?hpid=newswellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-73762382397981881892010-07-13T17:31:38.658-04:002010-07-13T17:31:38.658-04:00938 PM person commenting -- If You think M. Rhee d...938 PM person commenting -- If You think M. Rhee deserves a cut do you think teachers should get one also? Who is closer to the learning process? I don't understand your logic. (Am not a District educator.) Could you please explain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-43136795857038811822010-07-13T17:01:22.996-04:002010-07-13T17:01:22.996-04:00I have received word that 14 itinerant related ser...I have received word that 14 itinerant related service providers have been given their notice first of termination from DCPS mid July probably due to being non-value added. I encourage WTU members and Council of School Officers to notify their unions if you have been given notice of termination.<br /><br />Teachers will be notified next once the DC CAS scores are out as Rhee promised months ago.The Washington Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-3039323455751003182010-07-13T16:50:51.760-04:002010-07-13T16:50:51.760-04:00Anonymous 955
If it's the law then Rhee, Fenty...Anonymous 955<br />If it's the law then Rhee, Fenty and Nickles will break it. They are above the law, didn't you know that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-24682669077711454762010-07-13T15:55:48.725-04:002010-07-13T15:55:48.725-04:00Doesnt the DCMR29 rule in favor of employees appea...Doesnt the DCMR29 rule in favor of employees appealing their evaluations? It's the LAW!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-78129518119820056472010-07-13T15:38:22.170-04:002010-07-13T15:38:22.170-04:00Did you hear the DC-CAS preliminary scores are out...Did you hear the DC-CAS preliminary scores are out? The elementary scores declined. I wonder if Rhee will get a pay cut?<br /><br />Candi - congrats on your votes - it was a worthy effort.EFavoritenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-67879963863178689412010-07-13T15:13:01.507-04:002010-07-13T15:13:01.507-04:00Candi
DCCAS scores show 3-year decline for 2010. ...Candi<br /><br />DCCAS scores show 3-year decline for 2010. Cannot wait for the spin to start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-86723948035658512902010-07-13T15:12:57.129-04:002010-07-13T15:12:57.129-04:00I have a feeling that the AFT's investigation ...I have a feeling that the AFT's investigation won't continue until after the primary election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-25795109212897881432010-07-13T14:46:19.205-04:002010-07-13T14:46:19.205-04:00If we gave away the right to grieve our IMPACT eva...If we gave away the right to grieve our IMPACT evaluation (15.3) What's the use of a union? Seriously we lost the right to have input into our evaluation some time ago. Now we can't appeal, grieve or contest our evaluation (the judgment aspect). Only the process. Know of a good employment law lawyer we can consult. I see problems forthcoming over the next couple of weeks.<br />RTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-27190938439345433012010-07-13T14:38:43.193-04:002010-07-13T14:38:43.193-04:00Candi, Can you post Randi's letter or email ev...Candi, Can you post Randi's letter or email everyone is writing about? Investigation, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-33395481182208743842010-07-13T12:35:38.214-04:002010-07-13T12:35:38.214-04:00Anonymous @ 3:46
I received Randi Weingarten's...Anonymous @ 3:46<br />I received Randi Weingarten's latest email this week. I talked to some WTU elections committee members who are upset that she lied on them. Certainly this isn't surprising. One thing for sure Randi is a liar and she will lie to push her own agenda at any cost. We all must wake up and smell the coffee because the AFT has not been on the side of teachers, school personnel and public education for a long, long time. Remember when they sat by as Barbara Bullock stole 5 million dollars from the WTU and did absolutely nothing.<br /><br />The Seattle convention was just another example that Randi is in the pockets of Bill Gates who is only interested in privatizing public education. After she destroys us, she will be on to bigger and better things.The Washington Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-77006218524123090852010-07-13T12:30:01.760-04:002010-07-13T12:30:01.760-04:00Reply to Anonymous on July 13, 2010 @ 3:58
I am n...Reply to Anonymous on July 13, 2010 @ 3:58<br /><br />I am not sure if Saunders is willing to break away from the AFT. Certainly it is worth discussing all the options. I know that other locals like Chicago are more interested in trying to move Randi and the AFT towards activism and standing up for public education.The Washington Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-6687217037573065782010-07-13T12:26:08.780-04:002010-07-13T12:26:08.780-04:00That's Right Nate: It was great to meet you in...That's Right Nate: It was great to meet you in Seattle. Thanks for the vote. I agree with you wholeheartedly that we have to move the AFT towards the left. I added your blog to my blog roll. Let's stay in touch.The Washington Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-72549719119380538612010-07-13T12:22:02.463-04:002010-07-13T12:22:02.463-04:00Anonymous @ 4:19
I have not heard any updates on t...Anonymous @ 4:19<br />I have not heard any updates on the program managers positions since I last posted. I will update you if I get any additional news.The Washington Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com