tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post8669549218776050532..comments2023-10-01T06:53:05.812-04:00Comments on The Washington Teacher: Pushed Out: Rhee's Gentrification of DC SchoolsCandi Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12266880795971626269noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-22401038496329864642009-07-27T09:23:21.886-04:002009-07-27T09:23:21.886-04:00In response to a post that I received- the picture...In response to a post that I received- the picture is from the ribbon cutting ceremony @ Luke C. Moore. The picture includes the new addition that was built in the background. Dr. Reginald Elliott is featured in the front in a dark suit. <br /><br />Judge Luke C. Moore is not in this picture and was deceased at the time of the ribbon cutting ceremony as the school was re-named in his honor.The Washington Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-16691089841664755492009-07-26T20:39:47.272-04:002009-07-26T20:39:47.272-04:00Hey Candy,
Where did you get that lukemoore pictur...Hey Candy,<br />Where did you get that lukemoore picture? It has to be 20 years old. That's Judge Luke Moore in the front. Then R David Hall, School Board President in the back.<br />When you enlarge the picture, you can see Council member Jerrrrry Moore, a dead give away in that toupe. That might even be John Wilson, front left.<br />YOu should identify your pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-90966592001484648952009-07-21T19:54:55.923-04:002009-07-21T19:54:55.923-04:00Anon says "If the Shaw scores went up ya'...Anon says "If the Shaw scores went up ya'll know they would have held the press conference there."<br /><br />Good point, but until you can prove it, I won't be passing this on. At this point, it's just gossip and speculation.Kingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-74721534440275373522009-07-21T14:58:46.351-04:002009-07-21T14:58:46.351-04:00Anon 5:31 -
I don't see the scores on the OS...Anon 5:31 - <br /><br />I don't see the scores on the OSSE website - the most recent year in the drop down box is 2008. Can you point us to where the 2009 data is available?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-29114675931324458272009-07-21T13:47:30.893-04:002009-07-21T13:47:30.893-04:00I came back to give ya'll the overall numbers ...I came back to give ya'll the overall numbers for Shaw and Sousa so you can see I am being truthful.<br />Shaw's reading scores for those who passed in 2008 was 38.52% this year those reading scores dropped to 29.65% The reading scores for Sousa in 2008 was 22.84% and in 2009 they went up to 39.42% The math scores for Shaw in 2008 was 33.33% in 2009 they went down to 29.46% The math scores for Sousa in 2008 was 16.75% and they went up in 2009 to 41.83%. Now none of these scores are worthy of bragging rights but this gives those on the outside of the system cold hard facts not propaganda. If you have any request for other schools let me know. The general public will be able to see these scores July 28th.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-46496275271293284132009-07-21T13:31:59.174-04:002009-07-21T13:31:59.174-04:00The scores are up on the OSSE website now. Since I...The scores are up on the OSSE website now. Since I work in the system I was able to view scores early with a principal friend of mine. The data is true. If the Shaw scores went up ya'll know they would have held the press conference there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-77777441500698974302009-07-21T12:53:42.389-04:002009-07-21T12:53:42.389-04:00Pool your resources to purchase the best attorney ...Pool your resources to purchase the best attorney available. People like Rhee understand such things as lawsuits and money.Linda/RetiredTeacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613269510654597179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-22356065674539963932009-07-21T00:09:09.755-04:002009-07-21T00:09:09.755-04:00That's what I want to know, Kings. If that'...That's what I want to know, Kings. If that's true though, I find that hilarious! Shaw was the school all year long that was supposed to be a "model DC school" and an example of "how good a school can be when a principal gets to choose their staff". So that would be really funny if it's true. This needs to be officially confirmed though...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-20083637748602430042009-07-20T21:34:15.836-04:002009-07-20T21:34:15.836-04:00Anon - where are you getting your info about the S...Anon - where are you getting your info about the Shaw scores?Kingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-11986458390192927962009-07-20T16:08:33.009-04:002009-07-20T16:08:33.009-04:00The new great Shaw principal must be next on the c...The new great Shaw principal must be next on the chopping block, because his data shows all his scores went down in all categories under his first year of leadership. Quite the opposite of all the gloating and information presented to us about his great leadership by Ms. Rhee and the Post. Sousa middle school out scored the great new Shaw in all categories. Games people play. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-64631180710203388232009-07-20T13:58:13.828-04:002009-07-20T13:58:13.828-04:00Candi, can you please clarify what this story has ...Candi, can you please clarify what this story has to do with gentrification?Metro Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077937659361580646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-44522475687607571132009-07-20T13:47:35.159-04:002009-07-20T13:47:35.159-04:00Talk about the "Fox guarding the chicken coop...Talk about the "Fox guarding the chicken coop"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-84204896186560600982009-07-20T11:39:30.906-04:002009-07-20T11:39:30.906-04:00Her decisions aren't even based on data - they...Her decisions aren't even based on data - they don't have to be - she can fire certain people - administration and provisional teachers - at will. <br /><br />As for the prospects of "rank and file" teachers - that's what union protection is all about. She's like to change that, too.<br /><br />The council has challenged her numerous times, but they have no power over her -- only the mayor does.Kingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-46137984247689997292009-07-20T09:37:55.052-04:002009-07-20T09:37:55.052-04:00Thanks for sharing information with us...
Nice bl...Thanks for sharing information with us...<br /><br />Nice blog..jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-55395775657850237952009-07-20T09:35:34.157-04:002009-07-20T09:35:34.157-04:00Rhee doesnt care what anybody thinks. She makes de...Rhee doesnt care what anybody thinks. She makes decisions based on data alone. I dont know if she realizes that sometimes data is incorrect and doesn't tell the whole story. There is no oversight of the school system. Rhee makes decisions that are unchecked and unchallenged by the Mayor or the Council, at least so far. Someone needs to step up and reel Rhee in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-55400457653091812232009-07-20T00:35:19.386-04:002009-07-20T00:35:19.386-04:00If a principal with such personal and professional...If a principal with such personal and professional accomplishments can be terminated--without cause, apparently--what prospects do the rest of the rank and file have? <br /><br />This woman has to be stopped. Where is the outrage? What's up with the city council? It's time for parents and the community to march on 825 and demand some answers from Rhee. <br /><br />In one of her early interviews right after being hired in June 2007, she stated she was hesitant about accepting the position because she knew she would "make noise." Well, I say it's time for us to return the favor. Just let me know the date and time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-72261943168139320322009-07-19T23:20:35.726-04:002009-07-19T23:20:35.726-04:00You did a great job of putting into words the issu...You did a great job of putting into words the issues Luke C. Moore Academy parents are concerned about.<br /><br />Thanks for your support!Parent from Luke C. Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-38772572479569589332009-07-19T22:40:17.131-04:002009-07-19T22:40:17.131-04:00Rhee seems to thrive on resisting community outrag...Rhee seems to thrive on resisting community outrage over her actions.<br /><br />Good luck to the residents of ward 5 who are fighting this. You are up against a pro. You need professional advice.<br /><br />See if you can get the national media to cover this - fairly.Kingsnoreply@blogger.com