tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post2842775308621952351..comments2023-08-24T05:24:51.011-04:00Comments on PURE Reform: Westinghouse/ WilkinsburgQuestionerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-25642973923745554152016-04-02T11:29:47.396-04:002016-04-02T11:29:47.396-04:00
Update
http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/1021656...<br />Update<br />http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/10216563-74/wilkinsburg-students-schoolsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-71357193405409598922016-03-17T09:06:12.715-04:002016-03-17T09:06:12.715-04:00Informative article outlining a substantive strate...<br />Informative article outlining a substantive strategy and the means with which to achieve a successful transfer and partnership. Mr Matsook is clearly navigating an important link in the "Chain of Change" for Wilkinsburg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-81132016934196556542016-03-16T20:28:22.142-04:002016-03-16T20:28:22.142-04:00
Update
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education...<br />Update<br />http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2016/03/15/Wilkinsburg-students-will-start-attending-Pittsburgh-Westinghouse-in-April/stories/201603150194Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-49907372171812525122016-01-29T12:16:54.206-05:002016-01-29T12:16:54.206-05:00Schools score on cooperation:http://www.post-gazet...<br />Schools score on cooperation:http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/highschool/2016/01/29/Sports-co-ops-enable-WPIAL-schools-Quaker-Valley-and-Cornell-to-join-forces/stories/201601290007<br /><br />Continuing to cheerlead the potential in the Westinghouse/Wilkinsburg Partnership.<br /><br />"The kids did a phenomenal job from the beginning. They just kind of accepted each other quick, and that's what made the co-op successful."<br /><br />The evidence is beginning to build for joining forces and helping each other.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-16984155361766472052016-01-27T16:59:32.821-05:002016-01-27T16:59:32.821-05:00Yes, 3:46, that is what true leaders in PPS have d...Yes, 3:46, that is what true leaders in PPS have done, while others in leader positions have feared for their jobs and acted accordingly. <br /><br />If you follow this blog, "fear of losing one's job" prevails, more often than not. And yes, " leaders" speak and move on--to other places and we are left those who "fear" some thing or some person(s). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-10445495295903280182016-01-25T15:46:05.041-05:002016-01-25T15:46:05.041-05:0011:44AM - Leaders don't fear for their jobs. ...11:44AM - Leaders don't fear for their jobs. They speak and move on!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-49819110036512659432016-01-24T15:20:48.433-05:002016-01-24T15:20:48.433-05:0012:12 - Only if the "feeder" school enco...12:12 - Only if the "feeder" school encompassed a truly "urban" student population and the greater grade span (6-12) that is struggling desperately in PPS. Feeder schools of the youngest students (K-5) in upper middle class neighborhoods are considerably less-prepared for the challenges in PPS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-63898499861224115172016-01-24T12:12:26.203-05:002016-01-24T12:12:26.203-05:00What are Obamas results? Strong performance at a ...What are Obamas results? Strong performance at a feeder school (not magnet) would be a plus for a candidate for superintendent.Questionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-6109930603709319722016-01-24T11:44:34.786-05:002016-01-24T11:44:34.786-05:00Give us some examples of "holding leadership...Give us some examples of "holding leadership accountable" when you work in the system. Speak out and you are gone! <br /><br />Most likely the best you can do is hold yourself accountable in your own space in the system. Even that is risky; but, if you are successful, "leadership" will leave you alone and go after another.<br /><br />Dr. Walters has a huge task---and Obama's results in this PPS broken system seem to provide sufficient evidence that he does hold himself accountable in his primary capacity of Principal in a "failing" system. Enough said?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-25812126892438194542016-01-19T09:18:27.346-05:002016-01-19T09:18:27.346-05:00
If any of the existing Assistant Superintendents,...<br />If any of the existing Assistant Superintendents, including Dr. Wayne Walters,have a record of holding leadership accountable and shown the ability to push back when needed, then they have earned a spot on a short list of candidates for Superintendent within the district.<br /><br />In this posters opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-8490413084563841732016-01-16T10:49:02.838-05:002016-01-16T10:49:02.838-05:00Touche!Touche!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-50023668357938082782016-01-16T06:21:26.357-05:002016-01-16T06:21:26.357-05:00Common sense would be high on the short list of at...Common sense would be high on the short list of attributes for the next superintendent.<br /><br />Where is the common sense in offering an individual two full time jobs with multiple duties and responsibilities with an expectation of 'success' and on the other hand , accepting two full time jobs with the same expectation of one's self?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-33615650544951348352016-01-15T20:48:47.945-05:002016-01-15T20:48:47.945-05:00But, Dr. Walters has been given TWO jobs. If Prin...But, Dr. Walters has been given TWO jobs. If Principal at Obama is full-time and Assistant Superintendent is full-time (as it is with Bivins, May-Stein, Ware-Allen, Huguley, Micheaux, and Sims) can you explain how and why Walters and Frieze are expected to run Obama and Allderdice and still do the work that at assigned schools as Assistant Superintendents? And why are the schools assigned to Walters or Frieze, like Milliones U Prep not needing full-time Ass't Superintendent like the other schools in the District? <br /> Something is NOT making sense, comparatively speaking! Why? How can it be explained that Milliones does not have a full-time Ass't Super instead of someone who is already a full-time principal of a large 6 to 12 school?<br /><br />Maybe, but its doubtful, you could justify it, if it was a school without problems like Sci-Tech? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-19270699997742901782016-01-15T20:31:51.099-05:002016-01-15T20:31:51.099-05:00On the contrary.
If you are suggesting that Bellef...On the contrary.<br />If you are suggesting that Bellefield would attempt to assign one person to so many tasks and responsibilities out of desperation and/or to assign blame,then Dr. Wayne Walters, one would think, in his wisdom would decline such a position.<br /><br />Leaders are not lead into such 'humanly impossible' situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-33949298844825175312016-01-15T19:46:50.770-05:002016-01-15T19:46:50.770-05:00Because the time of superintendents and assisted s...Because the time of superintendents and assisted superintendents is always limited, a major responsibility in the time they do have is to hire the right people to get the job done.Questionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-14314320056126492132016-01-15T19:34:05.329-05:002016-01-15T19:34:05.329-05:006:32 - Are you suggesting that he be all things si...6:32 - Are you suggesting that he be all things simultaneously? So, you think he can bring "IMPROVEMENT" to Milliones without leaving Obama or giving up the additional responsibilities that come with Assistant Superintendent across the District as well as attending Central Administration Meetings? Seems like you are expecting Dr. Walters to meet any and all of yours and the districts demands OR you will judge him to be "in name only"? What did he do to you to incur such sarcasm?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-89654754844449129512016-01-15T18:32:38.958-05:002016-01-15T18:32:38.958-05:00
So essentially Dr. Wayne Walters is an Assistant ...<br />So essentially Dr. Wayne Walters is an Assistant Superintendent in name only. Correct 3:06?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-60091847567025428612016-01-15T15:10:50.847-05:002016-01-15T15:10:50.847-05:00There is a whole, large committee of people, chose...There is a whole, large committee of people, chosen by "341" folks that has been called in to work on U Prep this past year, but improvement happens only when people in the school are permitted and capable of being "problem solvers" NOT 341!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-88295751914076260592016-01-15T15:06:41.497-05:002016-01-15T15:06:41.497-05:00Again, no one with full responsibility (PRINCIPAL)...Again, no one with full responsibility (PRINCIPAL) for a school as large/complex as Obama, cannot be in any other building during the school day. Walters is NOT the principal of UPrep AND as an Assistant Superintendent he has multiple schools and related responsibilities at CO.<br /><br />Walters can offer advice to others only when he can absent himself from Obama! You cannot be an Assistant Superintendent for multiple under-achieving PPS Schools and still be keep Obama running successfully. It is NOT HUMANLY POSSIBLE!<br /><br />Miracle Workers and Supermen/women should be the all of those dozens of people (6 of them with Ass't Super titles) with offices on Bellefied NOT principal in a large urban 6-12 school like Obama! <br /><br />Who in good conscience would ever assign ONE person to so many tasks and responsibilities as has been done with Wayne Walters and Melissa Frieze. Yes, you can understand why Bellefield. would attempt it. Desperation! Someone else to blame!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-3331418644388596492016-01-15T14:17:04.966-05:002016-01-15T14:17:04.966-05:00How has U Prep improved since Dr. Walters was made...How has U Prep improved since Dr. Walters was made assistant super w/ responsibility for U Prep?Questionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-26335792307794406552016-01-15T12:40:38.271-05:002016-01-15T12:40:38.271-05:00Agreed. In fact, after casting a wide net, we wi...Agreed. In fact, after casting a wide net, we will be better able to appreciate what is already here in Pittsburgh or in PA.<br /><br />The problem might still be "the vote" on the final selection and who values what. And, is the "evidence" presented to meet the criteria validated and confirmed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-6195399216025694052016-01-15T12:13:44.181-05:002016-01-15T12:13:44.181-05:00Cast a wide net. There are many fish in the sea. A...<br />Cast a wide net. There are many fish in the sea. As the selection process narrows one can be more discriminating.<br /><br />Many times a large pool of candidates can 'inform' the search.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-41364067224354806152016-01-15T11:26:45.474-05:002016-01-15T11:26:45.474-05:00Dr. Walters should be one of the first considered ...Dr. Walters should be one of the first considered for Superintendent. There are many people in Pittsburgh that would have Pittsburgh students at heart. <br /><br />There is also much more commitment and accountability when its where you live and work over many years. It takes too long for outsiders to get up to speed on a place that is not part of who they are or have become over years of building relationships and making decisions.<br /><br />People selected from national searches do not stay. Selecting the right someone for Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania gives PPS the best chance of getting back on the path to really educating ALL of our children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-56806265477949778212016-01-13T13:32:01.031-05:002016-01-13T13:32:01.031-05:00Remember also that Dr. Walters is responsible for ...Remember also that Dr. Walters is responsible for a large school where he is Principal. Obama needs to be his priority or it will <br />go to hell in a hand basket".there are only so many hours in a day. The people on site in a school are responsible for what goes on there and UPrep has many competent and committed individuals. Unfortunately, Central Office is and has been dictating the curricula, organization, structure, rules and regulations, instructional frameworks, theories of action, etc. that the district has decided are "equity" and 'best practice' for "Collective Impact". Folks want to keep their jobs so they walk a very fine line between what works and district demands.<br /><br />Check the history on jobs lost and the reasons why. The fine line walk is needed or there is no chance at all to implement what works. You have to ask what does Central Office have to lose by implementing 'alternatives" and supplementary support 'systems' to their current "Support Services" and "Teaching and Learning Plan" proposals-past, present, and future?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-67897675250634345772016-01-13T12:02:01.453-05:002016-01-13T12:02:01.453-05:00Remember please that Dr. Walters is the asst. supe...Remember please that Dr. Walters is the asst. superintendent over U Prep. Changes have not happened. Keep reading here and think about how awful that school is. Again i feel that if so,ething that bad is under your control, you need to be there until it is fixed. A stroll through hasnt been enough. Is this an example of leadership?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com