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I did see that....and I have not seen our charter school share one nugget with our city schools as promised at the start. This school was to be an incubator for success and a school that would show the rest of us what works so that we could change too......the only thing that changed was the status from Horace Mann..........
Letter to the Standard Times by New Bedford School Committee Person, Marlene Pollock.
I find it necessary to respond to The Standard-Times' charge that my remarks in relation to Dr. Portia Bonner's success as a role model were inappropriate. I disagree and here's why.
There were two parts to my evaluation of the superintendent. First, I was addressing the fact that by virtue of being an African-American woman, Bonner serves as a role model for students of color who can see what a black woman is capable of achieving. Rather than being inappropriate, I think it was important to emphasize this as a positive part of her evaluation.
The second portion focused on the superintendent's relationship with students. I indicated that as a role model for all students, she could have done more. Bonner has articulated high expectations for all students, which is very critical to student success. However, she hasn't used the great potential she has in her position to connect with and inspire students as much as I thought she could have.
For example, I wrote in my evaluation that I have seen her interacting with students on several occasions and have been surprised at her aloofness. I also mentioned that since she limits her community accessibility, students don't get to know her, especially on weekends, when young people are often involved in activities and would benefit most by more personal contact with her.
The newspaper noted the thoughtfulness of those members who spent considerable time on the evaluation. I was one of them, and to the best of my ability, I tried to offer areas where I thought there could be improvement.
Pollock is not a racist or a snob. This woman has dedicated her entire adult life to the poor and the disenfranchised. She has opened her home to inner-city, minority youths that most white people would cross the street to get away from. She has sat with gang members and talked to them about it never being too late to choose a new path in life. She goes to youth events and applauds wildly at their performances.
Is Pollock the only person in New Bedford that does this? The problem here is one "old boy" network out and a new one to replace it. Since Ms. Pollock's son will be student teaching in History this year how long will it be before he has a job?
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The highest paid job in the city would be more like it!!
Anyone see this?
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091222/OPINION/912220336/-1/NEWS10
I did see that....and I have not seen our charter school share one nugget with our city schools as promised at the start. This school was to be an incubator for success and a school that would show the rest of us what works so that we could change too......the only thing that changed was the status from Horace Mann..........
Warren Berube says "A cursory review of the MCAS scores says it all.." Says it all? Really?
LETTER: No racism evident in Pollock's comments relative to Dr.Portia Bonner
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009912290326
Letter to Standard Times: Response to Portia Bonner's Evaluation
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009912290325
Letter to the Standard Times by New Bedford School Committee Person, Marlene Pollock.
I find it necessary to respond to The Standard-Times' charge that my remarks in relation to Dr. Portia Bonner's success as a role model were inappropriate. I disagree and here's why.
There were two parts to my evaluation of the superintendent. First, I was addressing the fact that by virtue of being an African-American woman, Bonner serves as a role model for students of color who can see what a black woman is capable of achieving. Rather than being inappropriate, I think it was important to emphasize this as a positive part of her evaluation.
The second portion focused on the superintendent's relationship with students. I indicated that as a role model for all students, she could have done more. Bonner has articulated high expectations for all students, which is very critical to student success. However, she hasn't used the great potential she has in her position to connect with and inspire students as much as I thought she could have.
For example, I wrote in my evaluation that I have seen her interacting with students on several occasions and have been surprised at her aloofness. I also mentioned that since she limits her community accessibility, students don't get to know her, especially on weekends, when young people are often involved in activities and would benefit most by more personal contact with her.
The newspaper noted the thoughtfulness of those members who spent considerable time on the evaluation. I was one of them, and to the best of my ability, I tried to offer areas where I thought there could be improvement.
Pollock is not a racist or a snob. This woman has dedicated her entire adult life to the poor and the disenfranchised. She has opened her home to inner-city, minority youths that most white people would cross the street to get away from. She has sat with gang members and talked to them about it never being too late to choose a new path in life. She goes to youth events and applauds wildly at their performances.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100101/OPINION/1010368
Is Pollock the only person in New Bedford that does this? The problem here is one "old boy" network out and a new one to replace it. Since Ms. Pollock's son will be student teaching in History this year how long will it be before he has a job?
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