PURE Reform: April 2016

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

New contract between PPS and teachers

Anonymous wrote:

"new post:

Here's a surprise! I can't wait to see this contract.

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2016/04/25/Pittsburgh-Public-Schools-teachers-union-reach-deal-on-contract/stories/201604250153 "

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Complaints about Westinghouse and reactions to complaints

Anonymous wrote:

"New post please.
I am really disturbed by this PG editorial in which Tony Norman basically discredits and bad mouths a Westinghouse student who cried out for help. He totally defended the district and the principal who made the child out to be a liar. Then, the icing on the cake, Cate Reed leaves a lengthy obnoxious comment. I'm certain everything this poor child said was true. This is very sad.

http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/tony-norman/2016/04/19/Tony-Norman-Student-s-complaint-misses-mark-still-educates/stories/201604190064"

Monday, April 11, 2016

What's Cate Reed up to?

Anonymous wrote:

"New post please! What is Cate Reed up to?

https://gadflyonthewallblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/new-pac-descends-on-pittsburgh-public-schools-to-charterize-and-take-over-school-board/ "

Questioner: Are they supporting the existing Board members who are coming up for reelection (Thom, Cynthia, Sylvia, Terry, Carolyn)?

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