Latest on Vallas’ Ouster
From Linda Hall, Connecticut resident:
The latest from the CT Mirror:
In April, the state board approved an independent study created for Vallas by the University of Connecticut as a valid program. But the judge said Friday that the short, independent study he completed in May at UConn was
The latest from the CT Mirror:
In April, the state board approved an independent study created for Vallas by the University of Connecticut as a valid program. But the judge said Friday that the short, independent study he completed in May at UConn was
Jon Pelto on the Arrogance of Power
More than anyone else other than the plaintiffs, Jonathan Pelto has been a persistent critic of Paul Vallas, Stefan Pryor, and their indifference to “legalities,” I.e. the law.
Pelto’s blog has the full story.
Pelto’s blog has the full story.
The Inside Story on Vallas’ Ouster
Here is an excellent account of the reasons that a judge in Connecticut ruled that Paul Vallas was not uplifted to serve as superintendent of the Bridgeport public schools. Each of the districts where he previously served is in turmoil or crisis, including Chicago, Philadelphia, and the Recovery School District in Louisiana, which is the lowest performing in the state.
Jon Pelto: Copy of Court Decision Ousting Paul Vallas
Connecticut Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis rendered a decision today ousting Bridgeport Superintendent Paul Vallas from his job because he lacked the legal qualifications under state law.
Jon Pelto has the decision on his blog here.
Jon Pelto has the decision on his blog here.
Breaking News: Connecticut Judge Rules Vallas Unqualified
This is a startling turn of events. A group of citizens in Bridgeport sued to oust Bridgeport Superintendent Paul Vallas because he lacked the credentials specified in state law to be a superintendent. Vallas has been superintendent of schools in Chicago, Philadelphia, and the Recovery School District in New Orleans. The mayor of Bridgeport and the school board approved his contract.
But today Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis ruled that Vallas was unqualified and ordered his removal.
But today Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis ruled that Vallas was unqualified and ordered his removal.
Jersey Jazzman: The Joel Klein Theory of Accountability
An earlier post reported on the Lisa Fleisher story about the complete lack of any accountability for top school officials in New York City. At the same time that the Department of Education wa creating elaborate metrics to evaluate teachers, principals, and schools, no one at headquarters wa evaluated. As Fleisher showed, there had been regular evaluations until Bloomberg became mayor. Then, nothing.
Jersey Jazzman takes the issue of accountability further to inquire who was held accountable by Chancellor Joel Klein when things went wrong. The answer: no one.
After reviewing a few of many fiascoes (he overlooked the Alvarez & Marsal contract for $15.8 million to rearrange
Jersey Jazzman takes the issue of accountability further to inquire who was held accountable by Chancellor Joel Klein when things went wrong. The answer: no one.
After reviewing a few of many fiascoes (he overlooked the Alvarez & Marsal contract for $15.8 million to rearrange
Wendy Lecker on the CREDO Report and the Hidden Costs of Charters
Wendy Lecker is a civil rights attorney who is Senior Attorney at the Campaign for Fiscal Equity of the Education Law Center, which fights for resources for the neediest students.
In this post, she asks important questions about the new CREDO national study of charter schools.
Although the media claimed that the study showed either major progress for charters compared to 2009, or that they were superior to public schools, the facts are otherwise.
Lecker writes:
“The verdict is in, and it is the same as four years ago. In updating its 2009 national study on charter schools,
In this post, she asks important questions about the new CREDO national study of charter schools.
Although the media claimed that the study showed either major progress for charters compared to 2009, or that they were superior to public schools, the facts are otherwise.
Lecker writes:
“The verdict is in, and it is the same as four years ago. In updating its 2009 national study on charter schools,
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