tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post6229412239655886116..comments2023-08-24T05:24:51.011-04:00Comments on PURE Reform: How we got where we are Part XXXIII (August 2009)Questionerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-82061151264077660652012-01-16T08:07:23.784-05:002012-01-16T08:07:23.784-05:00I agree with Victoria, but I feel like in Pittsbur...I agree with Victoria, but I feel like in Pittsburgh there is a real disconnect between the people and they board. People in the city act like this school board is some "authority"- very bright people who wouldnt think twice about calling their local representative or senator seem to totally fold when it comes to school board. It is different in the suburbs-- when you read about big issues out there you can be sure that board members have to field nightly questions and emails. Citizens actually believe that school board members are their voice and they hear about it constantly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-4030236603482480212012-01-15T22:10:02.880-05:002012-01-15T22:10:02.880-05:00"The Central Office seems to act as a brokera..."The Central Office seems to act as a brokerage house for consultants."<br /><br />Bingo! It is what Broad/ Gates oes. Divert public money to private industry. <br /><br />Why is this so hard for people (the board) to see?Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584188841756157067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-5153215591620982212012-01-15T21:30:53.297-05:002012-01-15T21:30:53.297-05:00Must be nice to have a job as Assistant Superinden...Must be nice to have a job as Assistant Superindent for Pittsburgh: between Focus on Results, Institute for Learning and Judy Johnston, I don't understand what they do.<br /><br />The Central Office seems to act as a brokerage house for consultants.South Hills Stannoreply@blogger.com