#DearWayne, Civil Discourse Should Be Modeled from the Top
#DearWayne, I noticed in an article in Insider Louisville about emails you have received regarding charter schools. I noticed that you are quoted as saying that there should be civil…
#DearWayne – Open Letter From A Teacher
Dear Wayne, It’s clear you’re frustrated from the cold reception you’ve received from KY teachers. I’m sorry some have been disrespectful; however, you’ve not set much of an example yourself.…
Don’t Be Rhode Island
Last year Diane Bucci, the legislative committee chair for the Rhode Island Teachers Association, told Roll Call: “If you’re connected with billionaires, how do you look at a pension fund? Do you look at people on a fixed income? Or do you look at your friends who can make money from the investments?” Why am I talking about Rhode Island? Well, Governor Matt Bevin would have you believe that turning Kentucky’s pensions into 401(k)s would save the state money. That’s what voters in Rhode Island thought, too — until they found out differently. In 2010,…
Open Letter to Matt Bevin
NOTE: This letter was originally sent to Governor Matt Bevin in January of 2016. Since that time, the Harrells have removed their children from JCPS schools, but are committed to continuing to improve public education. The Harrells never received a response from the Governor. Dear Governor Bevin, I am a parent of three boys, two of which are students in the Jefferson County Public Schools. I wanted to share with you some of my understanding, concerns and perceptions as you advocate for charter schools. From the perspective of a parent, Jefferson County Public Schools has essentially…