Improving Public Schools Hearing: Michelle Rhee Part 1

Michelle Rhee, Chancellor of DC Public Schools, testifies at an Education and Labor Committee hearing concerning mayor and superintendent partnerships in education on July 17, 2008.

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[katfloyd44]

I'd rather have someone with guts like Michelle than wishy washy political people who never accomplish anything. Good for Ms. Rhee. I hope she succeeds.

[arizonasweettea]

Why so hostile MsJanetWood? If you're a good teacher, you've nothing to worry about...clearly, however (looks at your numerous posts), you have something to worry about.

Frankly, MsJanetWood, you should find a different profession because it is evident that the future of our children isn't your primary concern--its your job. And that is perfectly understandable! But you should still quit because you can make a living without destroying the futures of others or this country.

[UCSDEngineerDoctor]

@MondoBeno Are those Principals fired? You Even worst, those Principals are not even reprimanded, they still keep their jobs. You are a fucking moron. The teachers UNION created this mess & they try to keep the corruption going. Old racists farts Principals are responsible for these sexists bigoted policies that the UNIONs keep in power. Rather than fire them & hire new young progressive college grads, we are paying dumbass sexists, bigot, old mean-spirited abusive molesters to teach our kids.

[MondoBeno]

@UCSDEngineerDoctor I'm sorry you feel that way, and you're entitled to your opinion. But I can assure you, the teacher's unions are there to protect the kids from principals who are sexist, racist, or just plain mean-spirited. When a principal tries to bar gay couples or interracial couples from the prom, the Union can step in. When the Principal tries to warehouse pregnant teenagers in the basement, the Union will put a stop to that.

[UCSDEngineerDoctor]

@MondoBeno The teachers UNION do not give a fuck about the kids. Its not about the kids, its all about the money. The teachers UNION grows the bureaucracy so they can get more dues - the teachers UNION do not give a flying fuck about the kids they only care about their wallets.

[MondoBeno]

Mike Bloomberg, Joel Klein, Michelle Rhee, and all those other people who have almost no teaching experience or qualification in education, I have to say this:

Anytime you want, you are welcome to stay until 4pm to do remedial reading and math with those kids, then stay up all night to make the best lesson plans for kids, then get down on your knees and beg the Principal to get the water fountains fixed, etc.

The teachers Union is there to help, not ruin.

[MsJanetWood]

TYPO: " . . . during the parent/teacher conferences . . ."

[MsJanetWood]

In 1981 the US National Educational Association reported that 36% of teachers said they would probably not go into teaching if they had to decide again. A major reason was "'negative student attitudes and discipline."

Teachers need tenure because during the parent/teacher conference, they need to be free to tell parents the truth.

(e.g. “Your child has a short-attention span. He is constantly talking. Nonstop. He fidgets and squirms in his seat. He is impatient, defiant and a bully!”)

[snufleufugus]

@MsJanetWood Nobody is blaming the hard-working, dedicated teachers. They're blaming the lazy teachers who don't care.