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Friday, August 1, 2014

8-1-14 Hemlock on the Rocks

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Grievances and Write-ups, Legal Issues and Resources | United Teachers Los Angeles ILLUSTRATES Why Teachers Are Are An Easy Mark ( Nothing But Lip Service From their Union)
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Who are the people pulling Alex Johnson's strings ? What are their plans for LAUSD?
RheeMichelle Rhee has now officially entered the District 1 race ("Parents and Teachers for Putting StudentsFirst") per the 7/29/14 expenditure of California Black Political Action Committee.  Bottom of the ad: http://ethics.lacity.org/pdf/ind_exp_campaign_ads/CABlackPAC%5FAd%5FJohnson%5F7%2E29%2E14%2Epdf This is what this race is really about. Many see Thomas as the puppet master, and
LAUSD trying to take money from teachers! - Bubblews
http://www.bubblews.com/news/5149870-lausd-trying-to-take-money-from-teachersI taught for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for almost 11 years. It was quite a journey but I am glad it is over. Anyway, during my 11th year, I had to resign for personal reasons. This was back in June of 2010.Well, this organization came at me, about two years ago, claiming that they overpaid me $6,000
A bigger team for teachers union but no agreement in sight because Caputo-Pearl is milking this . Not to worry. He will burn members because that's how he rolls
http://laschoolreport.com/a-bigger-team-for-teachers-union-but-no-agreement-in-sight/#comment-2254 A bigger team for teachers union but no agreement in sight The latest LA Unified-UTLA bargaining session featured a change in tactics by the union but nothing close to an agreement. The union brought all
After 700 new teachers ( interns and subs) hired, LA Unified still looking for more while Caputo Pearl pretends thousands were not purged ( by LAUSD -UTLA backroom deals and collusion)
http://laschoolreport.com/after-700-new-teachers-hired-la-unified-still-looking-for-more/#comment-2251 After 700 new teachers hired, LA Unified still looking for more Eleven days before the start of the new school year, LA Unified is still hiring teachers. By the district's accounting, about 700 have

IS GATES TRYING TO COVER HIS COMMON CORE LOSSES? Do you need another reason to boycott ? Microsoft Fires 18,000 Workers While Seeking Visas for Foreign Worksrs | Diane Ravitch's blog
http://dianeravitch.net/2014/07/28/microsoft-lays-off-18000-workers-while-seeking-visas-for-foreign-worksrs/comment-page-2/#comment-2188894 Microsoft Fires 18,000 Workers While Seeking Visas for Foreign Worksrs | Diane Ravitch's blog Unbelievable. Microsoft lays off 18,000 workers while pressing

Parent unions: Trigger laws spawn new parent empowerment tool - News - Syracuse Journal-Democrat - Syracuse, NE - Syracuse, NE
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Parent unions: Trigger laws spawn new parent empowerment tool - News - Syracuse Journal-Democrat - Syracuse, NE - Syracuse, NE
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The right to know about our teachers - LA Times
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GEORGE MCKENNA: If You Can't Beat His Experience, Slander His Credibility - LA Sentinel
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