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Sweetwater U partnership opposed by Freedom from Religion
Indeed, my kids are third generation SUHSD graduates. It is very sad to see teachers being slammed, including the District program Learning Centers, slamming programs like this is akin to slamming the students enrolled in them. It seems that the Board and Supt. are doing everything they can except what they need to be doing. Just an outsiders view.— January 26, 2013 8:31 a.m.
Sweetwater U partnership opposed by Freedom from Religion
I'm curious perhaps someone could help me understand...with regard to "the union"...when collective bargaining came into being back in the 70's, at some point in time wasn't there a vote to become a "union shop" where everyone belonged to the union or pay a union fee? A teacher is a profession, the union is a profession, a medical doctor is a profession, just like a lawyer is a profession. My point being, a teacher doesn't get to choose who they educate, the union doesn't get to pick who they will represent, same with an MD. As for the lawyer, a person either needs one or not. I still would think that data should be asked for from the Board of Trustees before any more programs are started. I also would like to see all of the schools that are in program improvement be examined by District Administrators to see how they can collaboratively assist with bringing about achievement. If they are unable to accomplish this, they need to be replaced with people that can, and by the way, I'm just an outsider, a simple taxpayer, that feels there is nothing wrong with public education, just folks at the Board level who need to listen to what is going on instead of blaming "the few". Times have changed, and there needs to be input from all stakeholders, not just the Board, the Supt. and the "chosen" few in a meeting making decisions for all.— January 26, 2013 7:57 a.m.
Sweetwater U partnership opposed by Freedom from Religion
I am glad to see someone asked to see data with regard to GCU. I am wondering if anyone has seen any data with regard to the Compact for Success. as I recall, weren't students guaranteed jobs as teachers when they graduated? There should be data coming out in June with regard to the iPads and their success in the classroom learning environment. The reason I would like to see this data is to determine if these programs are successful, or a waste of tax dollars. The Board and Supt. Should be asking for this data before moving forward.— January 25, 2013 6:19 p.m.