On another post Anonymous wrote:
***NEW POST***
I know the VIVA Forum was discussed in an earlier
post, but it could really use some community input. Go to this site to
let your voice be heard. All of the comments are going to be compiled
in a report that will be presented to Linda Lane in late September. http://vivapittsburgh.mysocialsphere.com/
If you wish to remain anonymous, you don't have to give your real name or post a picture of yourself.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
All things positive
On another post Anonymous wrote:
"**New Post
Can we try a thread of "all things positive" items? I will start...
The facebook First day of School Picture posts have been fun."
"**New Post
Can we try a thread of "all things positive" items? I will start...
The facebook First day of School Picture posts have been fun."
Friday, August 23, 2013
Mentorship program
From the PG:
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/education/pittsburgh-schools-to-continue-mentorship-program-for-black-teens-700251/
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/education/pittsburgh-schools-to-continue-mentorship-program-for-black-teens-700251/
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
How PPS spends money
On another post Anonymous wrote:
"New Post
Can we begin to talk about how PPS spends our money?
There was a discussion at agenda review about two high schools beginning to give out student I.D. cards if the expenditure is approved at the next legislative meeting. When my first kid started high school back in 2006 I brought this up at least yearly at PSCC meetings and each time I heard that it was too costly to provide student I.D. cards. My argument was basically the same as the thoughts presented by Dr. Holley with the additional desire being to be able to get students discounts at theaters and events. We have less money now but apparently it is a good idea for a couple of our schools to issue cards?
Can it be true that additional deputy or assistant superintendents are being hired?
We have not even scratched the surface, have we?
Over at VIVA we have ideas flowing. Perhaps every idea should come with a suggestion for funding.
We also need to hear from someone in athletics about facilities. Rumors are slowly surfacing. If I had to use one word to describe why suburban districts are more successful in running programs it would have to be STABILITY. No scrambling for practice space. No scheduling conflicts."
"New Post
Can we begin to talk about how PPS spends our money?
There was a discussion at agenda review about two high schools beginning to give out student I.D. cards if the expenditure is approved at the next legislative meeting. When my first kid started high school back in 2006 I brought this up at least yearly at PSCC meetings and each time I heard that it was too costly to provide student I.D. cards. My argument was basically the same as the thoughts presented by Dr. Holley with the additional desire being to be able to get students discounts at theaters and events. We have less money now but apparently it is a good idea for a couple of our schools to issue cards?
Can it be true that additional deputy or assistant superintendents are being hired?
We have not even scratched the surface, have we?
Over at VIVA we have ideas flowing. Perhaps every idea should come with a suggestion for funding.
We also need to hear from someone in athletics about facilities. Rumors are slowly surfacing. If I had to use one word to describe why suburban districts are more successful in running programs it would have to be STABILITY. No scrambling for practice space. No scheduling conflicts."
Sixth grade mentor program expanding
On another post Anonymous wrote:
"New Post:
Does "success" for the PPS 6th grade mentoring program mean that there has been substantial increase in achievement for 2013? What is the EVIDENCE for characterizing the program as successful? What are the criteria for success? More mentors for more kids or more progress in achievement and attendance at school?
What is the data from 2012-13 telling us about 6th grader "success"?
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/education/pittsburgh-public-schools-6th-grade-mentoring-success-brings-expansion-699891/
"
"New Post:
Does "success" for the PPS 6th grade mentoring program mean that there has been substantial increase in achievement for 2013? What is the EVIDENCE for characterizing the program as successful? What are the criteria for success? More mentors for more kids or more progress in achievement and attendance at school?
What is the data from 2012-13 telling us about 6th grader "success"?
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/education/pittsburgh-public-schools-6th-grade-mentoring-success-brings-expansion-699891/
"
Saturday, August 17, 2013
PIIN seeks a moratorium on school closings
From the PG:
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/moratorium-sought-on-school-closings-699639/
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/moratorium-sought-on-school-closings-699639/
Wallace Foundation/ Rand to assess Summer Dreamers
From the PG:
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/foundation-to-assess-city-schools-summer-academy-699228/
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/foundation-to-assess-city-schools-summer-academy-699228/
Friday, August 16, 2013
Penn Hills board members demand proficiency numbers
On another post Anonymous wrote:
"New Post:
This article deals with Penn Hills, but the same issues apply for PPS. (The comments that follow are also interesting)
Three Penn Hills school board members demand proficiency numbers
August 15, 2013 5:34 am
By Tim Means
"33Several Penn Hills school board members told the superintendent Monday that they want to see the district's hard data on academic proficiency as it relates to new state mandates. . . ."
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-east/three-penn-hills-school-board-members-demand-proficiency-numbers-699424/#ixzz2c8aIjpH2
"
"New Post:
This article deals with Penn Hills, but the same issues apply for PPS. (The comments that follow are also interesting)
Three Penn Hills school board members demand proficiency numbers
August 15, 2013 5:34 am
By Tim Means
"33Several Penn Hills school board members told the superintendent Monday that they want to see the district's hard data on academic proficiency as it relates to new state mandates. . . ."
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-east/three-penn-hills-school-board-members-demand-proficiency-numbers-699424/#ixzz2c8aIjpH2
"
Friday, August 9, 2013
The Smartest Kids in the World
On another post Anonymous wrote:
"NEW TOPIC:
Why the world is smarter than us
Book review on critique of America's anti-intellectualism when it comes to our schools
"And we should stop throwing tax dollars at school sports programs and at gadgets like interactive white boards and iPads for every child. International comparisons show that the best schools are usually low-tech and focused on academics."
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/08/09/why-the-world-is-smarter-than-us.html
"
"NEW TOPIC:
Why the world is smarter than us
Book review on critique of America's anti-intellectualism when it comes to our schools
"And we should stop throwing tax dollars at school sports programs and at gadgets like interactive white boards and iPads for every child. International comparisons show that the best schools are usually low-tech and focused on academics."
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/08/09/why-the-world-is-smarter-than-us.html
"
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Cutting teachers via RISE
On another post Anonymous wrote:
"Questioner, I'm disappointed that you have failed to link yesterday's PG article about the new method of cutting teachers via the 'cut off' idea of RISE. Where are you Questioner? Are you still in disbelief that next summer will bring the furloughs of even more teachers but NO central administrators? Are you in disbelief that even more schools will be closed???? Where are you and Pure Reform.
Perhaps you should check Nina's letter at pft400.org for a whiff of what is coming."
"Questioner, I'm disappointed that you have failed to link yesterday's PG article about the new method of cutting teachers via the 'cut off' idea of RISE. Where are you Questioner? Are you still in disbelief that next summer will bring the furloughs of even more teachers but NO central administrators? Are you in disbelief that even more schools will be closed???? Where are you and Pure Reform.
Perhaps you should check Nina's letter at pft400.org for a whiff of what is coming."
Sunday, August 4, 2013
"Let our teachers teach"
On another post Anonymous wrote:
"
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/opinion/letters/refuting-jack-kellys-views-of-home-schoolers-698023/
Looking for start anew post and can't find it......
This is a great letter! "
"
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/opinion/letters/refuting-jack-kellys-views-of-home-schoolers-698023/
Looking for start anew post and can't find it......
This is a great letter! "
Friday, August 2, 2013
PPS online forum
On another post Anonymous wrote:
"New post - From today's Post-Gazette:
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/education/pittsburgh-public-schools-launches-online-forum-to-solicit-ideas-to-improve-697723/
"
"New post - From today's Post-Gazette:
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/education/pittsburgh-public-schools-launches-online-forum-to-solicit-ideas-to-improve-697723/
"
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