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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Schools Are Inequitable Because Support Staff Is Scarce – redqueeninla

Schools Are Inequitable Because Support Staff Is Scarce – redqueeninla:



Schools Are Inequitable Because Support Staff Is Scarce

Written by redqueeninla in LAUSD




The titans of private industry intent on dismantling our public school system have launched a new offensive.  They are attacking teachers through the ranks of corporate-sponsored “student” objectorsOn the chopping block, yet again, is “the trinity of teachers’ rights in California – tenure, seniority and due process in dismissals“.
What is with this?  Teachers are just us??  Only maybe a little better educated and perhaps more dedicated to our kids.
There are three reasons why Due Process ought to be due us all.
For points 1-3, please refer to the following hypothetical situation:
“Ms Gabriola” is incessantly voluble, a person whose cup refuses to stay half-empty, overflowing instead with unceasing enthusiasm and optimism.  She has difficulty containing her high spirits and has been known to skitter about the classroom gesticulating and clapping the occasional back in camaraderie and support.
An ill-contained kudo heralded an accusation of inappropriate contact.
As it happens Ms Gabriola is as well exceptionally strict grading final exams. Many an excellent student of hers has been surprised by their report card, resulting in mistrust and resentment among some students.  While yet others appreciate the rewarding feeling of satisfaction following