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Category Archives: WTU
Why teachers nationwide are angry, protesting
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. Attacks on the teaching profession have escalated over the past two years, says author and education historian Diane Ravitch. She writes that the protests in Wisconsin are the result “of a simmering … Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, NCLB/ IDEIA 2004, Teachers/ Educators, WTU
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Harvard group to evaluate IMPACT
George Parker’s Response if he signed off on Roland Fryer to conduct the IMPACT review:
FYI. Bill Turque’s article on January 20th indicating that I signed -off on a mutually agreed group/person to conduct the independent evaluation of IMPACT is incorr… Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, WTU
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An Open Letter to WTU President Nathan Saunders
December 7, 2010
Dear President Saunders,
Hope this letter finds you well.
As a former Executive Board member, I congratulate you on your new position with great enthusiasm. I also would like to acknowledge your Executive Board who now has the power … Continue reading
Posted in Filipino Teachers, Teacher Sol's Lifestory, Teachers/ Educators, WTU
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On great educators and great leaders
Education reform is a difficult journey. It takes a great team of effective captains and navigators to get us to our final destination (we don’t get there overnight!). The very idea of having a new mayor, a new chancellor, and a new union leader is pro… Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, Teachers/ Educators, WTU
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Our trip to Hogwarts
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. Last week same day, Friday, we went to Orlando to visit Hogsmeade and Hogwarts Castle after celebrating Thanksgiving with my family and friends in Oviedo, FL. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was a wonderful experience … Continue reading
Posted in Teacher Sol's Lifestory, WTU
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My friend Jonathan Jou – Featured in the Pictorial DCPS School Calendar
Kudos to my friend, Jonathan Jou for being featured on this month’s DCPS calendar and on the DCPS website…
“My grandfather was a high school principal, my father was a college professor for 35 years and my mother was a high school teacher for 30 ye… Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, Teachers/ Educators, WTU
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Salute to Educators, American Education Week
It was American Education Week last week, I would like to recognize the hardwork of my colleagues in DCPS for encouraging, motivating, and inspiring our students to do their best to be successful in life. I also thank the WTU for spotlighting the … Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, Teachers/ Educators, WTU
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Forward/ Reverse
Posted in DC Public Schools, Teachers/ Educators, WTU
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Students want you to vote
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. Dear Teachers, Please take 30 seconds to watch this video from a student asking you to vote in this WTU election. We encourage you to vote in this important election. You will … Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, Teachers/ Educators, WTU
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IEP Service Decleration Form
Dear colleagues, did you receive the WTU message about the IEP Service Decleration Form? If not, here it is…
IEP SERVICE DECLARATION FORM
The Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) has reached an agreement with the Office of the State Superintendent of … Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, Special Education, WTU
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