Ex-D.C. schools leader must take tests blame
Isn't it ironic that former Washington, D.C., schools chancellor Michelle Rhee is now referencing "dedicated teachers" in response to the well-researched and supported article in USA TODAY that questions test results across the city ("D.C. to review cases of erasures on school tests," News, Tuesday)?
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This situation occurred on her watch. Rhee is finding it difficult to take the heat when questioned. All was fine when she was being lauded as a "savior" of public education, but apparently things weren't the way she would want us to believe.
She made demonizing and attacking the teaching profession a cornerstone of her approach to reform. She instilled a climate of fear among school staff.
She refused to believe she needed to build consensus, seek community input or involvement, or in any way