Schools chief apologizes to ‘good teachers’
Tanoos calls for state superintendent to advocate for public schools not ‘against’
TERRE HAUTE — At Deming Elementary on Thursday, state Schools Superintendent Tony Bennett apologized to all the “good teachers” whose hard work has gone unrecognized in the push for educational reform and accompanying rhetoric.
“I am sorry to our good teachers who feel like they have been lumped in with bad teachers,” he said. To those who believe they’ve been unfairly criticized, “I apologize from the bottom of my heart.”
About 200 people, including teachers, school administrators and some community members, attended a session with Bennett titled “After School with Dr. Bennett.” Those attending came from several school districts.
Deming was selected as a host for demonstrating outstanding academic growth, and Bennett
