Monday, August 27, 2012

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: IN THE MAILBOX

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: IN THE MAILBOX:


IN THE MAILBOX

From Mark Larson

Friends,

An extraordinary high school English teacher needs and deserves our help finding a position. Her name is Katie Hogan, a founding lead teacher at Social Justice High School. Perhaps you have seen some of the turmoil at SJHS, recently. Last week, the principal and department chairs were summarily dismissed with this form announcement: “Unfortunately, I regret to inform you that your position is no longer available as of August 24, 2012. Your position is being impacted for Economic Reasons.” She is looking for a position “Anywhere outside of CPS as I'm in Unfair Labor Practice suit against them now.” Incidentally, Katie became a mother, this summer. She and her family need our help, quickly. Insurance runs out in 30 days.

You may have read Katie’s chapter in City Kids, City Teachers, or heard about the extraordinary work she has