PFT: District action against Hope Moffett is all about intimidation
by Benjamin Herold on Mar 10 2011
The fast-tracked firing of Philadelphia high school teacher Hope Moffett has been put on hold after the teachers’ union went to federal court Thursday claiming that she is being targeted for speaking out against a plan to convert her school to a charter.
“Hope is just one of many,” said Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry T. Jordan. “The suit is being filed on behalf of all PFT members to protect their right to speak freely, without fear of retaliation or intimidation by the district.”
Jordan has also called for a mass demonstration of teachers outside School District headquarters on Monday afternoon to oppose the District’s intimidation of teachers, conversion of public schools to charters, and slashing of educational