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Mitchell D. Chester, the state's commissioner of elementary and secondary education, said questioning the report, which Lang, in a 27-page response to the report, has done, "is not a way to move things forward." Translation: Don't you dare question the DESE.
"I believe that the report is an objective and accurate identification of the issues and concerns, as well as areas of good results that are happening in New Bedford," said Chester."
Although the report was filled with contradictions it had nothing positive positive to say about New Bedford.
"The New Bedford school district, according to the report, is not effectively dealing with its dropout rate, graduation rate and low attendance rate." What does Chester, the great educator, suggest we do about attendance? My suggestion is that teachers could drive to their students' homes and pick them up.
"the teachers union contract, which leans heavily on seniority, can hamper efforts to improve instruction in schools, according to the findings of the report." Is this an opinion?
At least Lang had the "stones" to take on the DESE. I have my doubts about the current crop of mayor candidates. They are short on specifics about the city's schools.
When the DESE speaks, I guess the rest of us have no right to dispute their findings. Yes, the NBPS has problems. However, the report was inaccurate and the panel was misled. Chester is an egotistical bonehead.
Never trust anyone with 2 first names: Mitchell Chester. Hey DESE how about increasing funding so we can lower class-size and actually work with the kids. Instead you want to bash teachers that are working in very tough conditions. Keep praising the teachers in the state that work in affluent communities and do not deal with 1%of the crap we do. Go take a grad course with teachers from other towns, they are whining about gum chewing and about the 1 child in their class that doesn't always do their homework. We are dealing with students getting arrested, their parents already in jail, teen pregnancy, weapons in school, teachers getting threatened by students...so for a final slap our out of touch idiot ed commisioner wants to bash us...whatever...send in your pencil pushing staff from Cambridge...we will be waiting outside the school to comfort you when you sprint out after a few minutes when you realize you are completely incapable of working in the conditions you expect us to thrive in.
I reccognize that the report did not highlight some of the strenghts of the school system and despite the fact of operational and leadership deficits, schools are still better than in many other disticts. Yet the report did highlight that there is a lack of leadership and serious gaps that are affecting children. We see that in a number of indicators, including the growing vacuum of diversity at all levels, the frustration of educators-teachers and principals, the need for tailored capacity building and the need for parental involvement.The real challenge is when are we going to address the issues, not who is right.
Ok, so some have stated their view regarding the report and Chester, do we really need to get into a p_ _ _ _ _ g contest with the DESE? Now is the time for everyone to ask "What do we do now?". For some years now some have been saying they (the DESE) are going to take a look at NB and they will not like what they see, while others repeated no not us. Well folks here they are, now what?
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Mitchell D. Chester, the state's commissioner of elementary and secondary education, said questioning the report, which Lang, in a 27-page response to the report, has done, "is not a way to move things forward." Translation: Don't you dare question the DESE.
"I believe that the report is an objective and accurate identification of the issues and concerns, as well as areas of good results that are happening in New Bedford," said Chester."
Although the report was filled with contradictions it had nothing positive positive to say about New Bedford.
"The New Bedford school district, according to the report, is not effectively dealing with its dropout rate, graduation rate and low attendance rate." What does Chester, the great educator, suggest we do about attendance? My suggestion is that teachers could drive to their students' homes and pick them up.
Maybe teachers and students could live at schools and they could visit their parents on weekends if it's not inconvenient for the parents.
Chester claims to have taught for 8years. If he loved the children so much and had so much to offer, why did he get out of teaching so quickly?
I wonder if he taught with Unger in Vermont? If so, they would be the dynamic duo.
"the teachers union contract, which leans heavily on seniority, can hamper efforts to improve instruction in schools, according to the findings of the report." Is this an opinion?
The UIA political group must be loving this. They must see this as a wonderful opportunity to push their political agendas.
At least Lang had the "stones" to take on the DESE. I have my doubts about the current crop of mayor candidates. They are short on specifics about the city's schools.
Lock Lang and this idiot Chester in a classroom with 30 of our "problem children" at NBHS for one hour! ONE STINKING HOUR! We will see.....
When the DESE speaks, I guess the rest of us have no right to dispute their findings. Yes, the NBPS has problems. However, the report was inaccurate and the panel was misled. Chester is an egotistical bonehead.
Lang has earned my respect.
Thank you Mayor Lang for having the courage to speak the truth.
Chester won't be happy until he destroys New Bedford Public Schools.
Never trust anyone with 2 first names: Mitchell Chester. Hey DESE how about increasing funding so we can lower class-size and actually work with the kids. Instead you want to bash teachers that are working in very tough conditions. Keep praising the teachers in the state that work in affluent communities and do not deal with 1%of the crap we do. Go take a grad course with teachers from other towns, they are whining about gum chewing and about the 1 child in their class that doesn't always do their homework. We are dealing with students getting arrested, their parents already in jail, teen pregnancy, weapons in school, teachers getting threatened by students...so for a final slap our out of touch idiot ed commisioner wants to bash us...whatever...send in your pencil pushing staff from Cambridge...we will be waiting outside the school to comfort you when you sprint out after a few minutes when you realize you are completely incapable of working in the conditions you expect us to thrive in.
I reccognize that the report did not highlight some of the strenghts of the school system and despite the fact of operational and leadership deficits, schools are still better than in many other disticts. Yet the report did highlight that there is a lack of leadership and serious gaps that are affecting children. We see that in a number of indicators, including the growing vacuum of diversity at all levels, the frustration of educators-teachers and principals, the need for tailored capacity building and the need for parental involvement.The real challenge is when are we going to address the issues, not who is right.
Ok, so some have stated their view regarding the report and Chester, do we really need to get into a
p_ _ _ _ _ g contest with the DESE? Now is the time for everyone to ask "What do we do now?". For some years now some have been saying they (the DESE) are going to take a look at NB and they will not like what they see, while others repeated no not us. Well folks here they are, now what?
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