"Many students want more rigorous evaluation of teachers"
These are the same kids failing the tests, right?
See Boston Globe Summer School: Teachers Do Not Understand the Language first.
Looks like YOU are the one who NEEDS SCHOOLING, teach!!!
"New coalition to call for simpler teachers contract" by James Vaznis, Globe Staff | August 26, 2010
Nearly two dozen business, civic, and grassroots organizations will announce a new coalition today to push for dramatic changes in the Boston Teachers Union contract that would permit such initiatives as teacher bonuses and extended days at all schools.
Didn't you know teachers were to blame for everything?
The group, “Put Students First Coalition for a 21st Century Contract,’’ says the union’s existing contract is so prescriptive that it impedes efforts to improve student achievement — an assertion the union contests.
At more than 250 pages, the current contract spells out an array of rules, covering such areas as daily work hours, the process of evaluating teachers, and which veteran teachers a principal must hire. The coalition believes union and school district leaders should create a much shorter document.
“These are the most important teacher contract negotiations in generations,’’ said Paul Grogan, president of the Boston Foundation, a coalition member. “Our hope is that union leadership is coming into this with pragmatic accommodations.’’
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Richard Stutman, the union president, defended the current contract, saying it offers protections for both teachers and students, such as a provision that prevents class sizes from being too big.
“I have confidence the school department and the (teachers union) will end up with a contract that is good for schools, students, and our members,’’ Stutman said.
The new coalition is the latest community effort seeking to influence the outcome of the negotiations....
The union supports a longer school day as well but has said it wants teachers to be compensated for the additional work. Superintendent Carol R. Johnson has noted that the city’s teachers are among the best-paid in the state but has said she is willing to give some extra money, although probably not as much as the teacher union wants.
Matthew Wilder, a school department spokesman, said the superintendent welcomes the public interest in the contract negotiations and was pleased that many of her proposals appear to have broad community support.
“The bottom line is, that from what we’ve heard, the Put Students First group’s vision pretty much aligns with what the superintendent would like to see,’’ Wilder said. “We feel we can have a productive discussion with the teachers union.’’
I wouldn't blame the teachers if they felt singled out for stepping on, folks.
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Oh, I doubt they will be getting those kinds of raises.
You guys must not kick back enough campaign loot to your lootislator.
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In addition to the Boston Foundation, the coalition members include the African Community Economic Development of New England, Black Leaders for Excellence in Education, The Black Ministerial Alliance, Boston Asian Youth Essential Services, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Association, Boston Leaders for Education, Freedom House, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, La Alianza Hispana, Leaders for Education, MassAlliance, Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services, Massachusetts High Technology Council, MassInsight, National Black College Alliance, Stand For Children, Bessie Tartt Wilson Initiative for Children Inc., and Urban Pride.
It is YOU against the WORLD isn't it, teachers?
Nice to know that the KIDS SUPPORT YOU!
"Coalition rallies for changes to teachers’ contract, more of a say" by James Vaznis, Globe Staff | September 1, 2010
A coalition of students, parents, and advocates rallied on the steps of Boston School Department headquarters yesterday, calling for extended school days, more rigorous teacher evaluations, and a stronger voice for students and parents in school decisions as the city negotiates a new contract with teachers.
The rally, organized by Boston United for Students, was scheduled to coincide with the final day of the teachers’ current contract. Provisions of that contract will remain in place while the city and the union hammer out a new agreement over the next few months.
Why must it be SO DIFFICULT when we are ALL in this TOGETHER, huh?
Much of what the coalition advocated for yesterday centered on improving the quality of instruction. Students from several elementary, middle, and high schools also chanted “What do we want? Better teachers. When do we want them? Now.’’
That has to make you all feel real good.
So when are you kids going to PROTEST the WARS!!!?
The rally drew more than 70 people, as the temperature in downtown Boston swelled well above 90 degrees.
Talk about selective, agenda-pushing coverage of protests!
This is one reason I despise the Boston Globe.
I hate New England's largest newspaper now.
“As parents, we are very frustrated that ineffective teachers are still in the classroom and too many good teachers are laid off,’’ Angela Tang, who has had children in the system for 16 years, said from the podium. “We hope our new contract won’t protect ineffective teachers.’’
You all suck.
That's seems to be the message.
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Yeah, why not hire the fresh college graduates and can all the others?
And DON'T MIND the KID'S TEARS!
It's what we call a LIFE-LEARNING EXPERIENCE!
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Contract negotiations are scheduled to continue for several weeks, and so far the talks appear to be going smoothly. It is not unusual for negotiations in Boston to extend beyond the expiration of a contract.
Colin Smith, 17, a senior at Social Justice Academy in Hyde Park, said in an interview after yesterday’s rally that many students want more rigorous evaluation of teachers....
Thank the Lord I DID NOT BECOME a TEACHER like the COLLEGE ADVISERS wanted!!!
Who would EVER WANT TO TEACH in an AmeriKan classroom?
Richard Stutman, the teachers’ union president, said he is open to considering the ideas the community presents during the contract negotiations. He said the union favors such things as overhauling evaluations, extending the school day — so long as teachers are adequately compensated — and giving parents and students a greater say in school decisions.
“We look forward to working with both parents and students along with the School Department in crafting the best contract we can for students,’’ Stutman said in a telephone interview.
As he waved a white flag.
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Seeing as you will not fight for yourselves, teachers, I'm not going to fight for you anymore.
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