Ackerman removes name from 'manifesto'
by Erika Owens on Oct 15 2010
The Washington Post published an op-ed signed by several education leaders including Joel Klein, Michelle Rhee, and Superintendent Ackerman. But Ackerman has asked for her name to be removed.
According to an email from David Weiner, Ackerman "did not see nor approve the final version submitted to the Post." Weiner said that he gave the go-ahead for Ackerman's name to be put on the final version, and apologized for his error. Weiner said that Ackerman will submit her own response.
'Inviting Families Into the Classroom'
In my school I have seen:
- My students' family members in the hallways and schoolyard.
- Moms and dads getting on buses for field trips.
- Parent volunteers taking quarters and wrapping pretzels in paper towels for our weekly Wednesday pretzel sale.
- Parents lining the halls during report card conferences seeking information on how their children are performing.
- The auditorium filled with the families of the performers for the annual talent show.
- A standing room only crowd of proud families for our 8th grade graduation.