tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post4517141414713931996..comments2023-08-24T05:24:51.011-04:00Comments on PURE Reform: How we got where we are Part XXXI (June 2009)Questionerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-24831414679812329192011-11-11T07:37:20.427-05:002011-11-11T07:37:20.427-05:00If any parent or taxpayer needs affirmation of all...If any parent or taxpayer needs affirmation of all that is wrong in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, they need only look at the PELA program. This program is symbolic of the grotesque lack of foresight in addressing the needs of students in the city of Pittsburgh.<br />While others here have made note of the cash cow PELA has become for people like Johnston, who it is said also has taken part in the dressing-down of teachers throughout the district when she accompanied her prospective PELAs during teacher observations, the overall maintenance and protection of this program is incredibly hard to fathom.<br />It is unconscionable.<br />We are going to fire 300 teachers?<br />We are going to close schools?<br />We are going to push forward PELA's like Abbott to lead our schools?<br /><br />And we are going to protect PELA's from dismissal and furlough?<br />We are going to pump more money into this program?<br /><br />Just when will people begin to march on Bellefield Avenue? <br />The cavalier mentality of central administration makes it clear: what we have been witness to is the complete and utter failure of our students.<br /><br />Dr.Lane is not the only one who should resign.<br />Each of her lieutenants should resign, as should PFT leadership for continuing to support this horror show.<br /><br />Resign immediately. <br /><br />Allow those who truly care for students to lead this district and tell Bill Gates to....well...you know.Old Timernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-51774722261092556102011-11-09T12:58:50.535-05:002011-11-09T12:58:50.535-05:00This is "The Billionaire's Boys Club&quo...This is "The Billionaire's Boys Club" dream come true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-29749820576194168202011-11-09T10:15:13.996-05:002011-11-09T10:15:13.996-05:00Judy Johnston has really reaped the monetary benef...Judy Johnston has really reaped the monetary benefits from PPS since retiring from there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-45114734702868498872011-11-08T23:41:46.979-05:002011-11-08T23:41:46.979-05:00Just when you thought you've seen the end of P...Just when you thought you've seen the end of PELA, vice principals were just told of a new certification program PPS is putting together for them.<br /><br />Nice.Veteran Teachernoreply@blogger.com