tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460203489560847658.post5660971107063358065..comments2023-09-15T02:51:31.302-07:00Comments on Vaporback Writer: Teach for America—in Federal Way???Pernicious Pandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15398147887114002182noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460203489560847658.post-49670627132315976052010-11-16T06:29:41.027-08:002010-11-16T06:29:41.027-08:00The minimum competency exams I can understand. Tea...The minimum competency exams I can understand. Teachers who can't add or spell aren't exactly good candidates.<br /><br />The rest sounds like redundant empire building, which in a way was what G.W. was trying to address with his "no child left alive" act.<br /><br />Have they asked for the password to your blog yet?R.http://parvusmaximus.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460203489560847658.post-5079476218604928142010-11-11T07:16:44.782-08:002010-11-11T07:16:44.782-08:00See posts that I did regarding Teach for America, ...See posts that I did regarding Teach for America, Inc at:<br /><a href="http://seattleducation2010.wordpress.com/2010/11/08/testimony-regarding-teach-for-america/" rel="nofollow">Testimony Regarding Teach for America</a>.<br /><br />There is a school board meeting next Wednesday evening and that will be the time to get in front of the school board and the supe and let them know what you think, many of us are.<br /><br />Information on how to sign up for the meeting is at:<br /><a href="http://www.seattleschools.org/area/board/index.dxml" rel="nofollow">Seattle School Board</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460203489560847658.post-72960522607210252232010-11-10T20:56:21.711-08:002010-11-10T20:56:21.711-08:00Yes, I'm definitely getting the impression tha...Yes, I'm definitely getting the impression that they care only about appearances. Why else would a district hire 22-year-olds instead of fully qualified, experienced teachers when so many are available? It's just somehow becomes trendy/politically correct to use groups like Teach for America. I am beyond frustrated!Pernicious Pandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398147887114002182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460203489560847658.post-5689041116477062492010-11-10T20:40:19.770-08:002010-11-10T20:40:19.770-08:00Central admin and HR departments in most districts...Central admin and HR departments in most districts have their heads up their ASSES. They used to care about hiring the best people, now it's all about what looks good on paper or in the media. Instead of being school people, they are politicians!! We are beyond frustrated and worried about what's going on in our district with this Realignment. They've set up "committees" to fact find, but we all know that it's already a done deal! They will move the 9th grade to the high school and each HS will have 2200 students and will have to do extended day or double shift. "FUN!!"Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197599882756386184noreply@blogger.com