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A $300 million "arts" school was built by LAUSD in downtown LA, where few students or faculty live. Bad idea.
Now, without explanation, the principal was fired--buried deep in the article is the real reason.
"Blake's first year had included a disastrous first visit from an accreditation team. L.A. schools Supt. Ramon C. Cortines persuaded reviewers to return, and, on the second try, the school earned the maximum three-year accreditation for a new campus.
Also during the year, the leadership of the teachers union called for Blake's dismissal, saying that she ran the school in an authoritarian manner rather than in collaboration with teachers. Three teachers among the staff of 43 have transferred out."
They did get the accreditation--but the union wanted a principal they owned and controlled. Looks like the principal worked for the parents and students--not a good thing in LAUSD.
Read the story and see what you think. Oh well, a $300 million play thing for the union.
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Now, without explanation, the principal was fired--buried deep in the article is the real reason.
"Blake's first year had included a disastrous first visit from an accreditation team. L.A. schools Supt. Ramon C. Cortines persuaded reviewers to return, and, on the second try, the school earned the maximum three-year accreditation for a new campus.
Also during the year, the leadership of the teachers union called for Blake's dismissal, saying that she ran the school in an authoritarian manner rather than in collaboration with teachers. Three teachers among the staff of 43 have transferred out."
They did get the accreditation--but the union wanted a principal they owned and controlled. Looks like the principal worked for the parents and students--not a good thing in LAUSD.
Read the story and see what you think. Oh well, a $300 million play thing for the union.
More...