tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674128.post6782417186277279019..comments2024-03-14T13:50:26.981-04:00Comments on Chaz's School Daze: Poverty Is The Most Important Problem In A Child's Academic Development.Chazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09964739497720364749noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674128.post-68926437490068345912012-09-17T09:29:15.746-04:002012-09-17T09:29:15.746-04:00The last comment reminds me of all the times that ...The last comment reminds me of all the times that principals suppress fights for fear of getting on their school on the suspension list. The public is not aware of the degree of disruptive behavior that is a significant cause of non-learning. I am amazed that Mulgrew has shown poor leadership on this issue. Hopefully, the example of Karen Lewis will set the bar higher for the UFT and AFT. Randi and Michael better watch their back. UFT members need a leader from the ranks, the sooner the better.Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13295844185425383711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674128.post-67485375398461299442012-09-16T17:43:49.350-04:002012-09-16T17:43:49.350-04:00One very important result of the CTU strike is the...One very important result of the CTU strike is the strategy taken by the leaders of the ctu in their ability to have parents organize and support their fight. The ctu has been able to navigate the media outlets to get the message out that poverty and all the ills that is produces are the key factor in education. This fact can easily be demonstrated by the UFT. One sure fire way to get the public on the side of teachers would be to expose the lack of discipline and working conditions within the many schools the Bloomberg administration has closed or is contemplating closing. The release of incident reports and the lack of basic instructional supplies if known would put pressure on the reformers and force public outcry something the ctu has accomplished, hence your most recent writing. Mulgrew and Weingarten have the facts, but not the resolve to go the route that Karen Lewis has chosen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com