It is great that Superintendent Art Johnson and the top curriculum person, Jeffrey Hernandez, are gathering support after backing down on their ideas. However, they are targeting the minorities. They state that minorities suffer more under the school system, more minority students drop out, etc. This is probably true. However, don’t these same students traditionally do poorly when given standardized tests? The new curriculum plans that Johnson and Hernandez are pushing have lots of testing included. How can we be sure these tests will fairly treat the minorities they are claiming to benefit? Also, many of the minority groups the pair are speaking to need translators and may not be aware of all the consequences involved when they agree to support the ideas. The minorities just want what is best for their children like everyone else. I am worried Johnson and Hernandez are putting on a show that will appeal to the minorities without delivering any real success changes. There does not seem to be any proof or research showing how the change will help minorities.
Do you think Hernandez was overpaid with plans to appeal to minorities? Hernandez came to the Palm Beach School system with a questionable track record in the Miami-Dade schools.
Some information gleaned from: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/schools/outreach-to-minority-students-plays-race-ethnic-card-63771.html as well as other Palm Beach Post stories.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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I guess Johnson and Hernandez figured the "minorities" are stupid enough to buy the BS they serve! After watching the news yesterday, the only ones who are for this insane agenda are those who are either lower income level or from another country...
Just testing is not teaching! Our children are not robots!
People of Palm Beach Co! It's time to make changes and let the school board know these actions are ludacris from Johnson/Hernandez! If they don't stop Johnson and Hernandez then changes will take place at election time! These people need to be reminded they are public servants and they work for us tax payers! Enough is enough! Stop wasting our childrens' mind and time!
One more thing... Yes! I do think Hernandez is way overpaid for his position! What a waste of money that our children could be receiving by programs they've cut, hiring highly qualified teachers and materials needed to educate our children! Sad shame! Thanks for nothing Art Johnson! Way to waste our tax money and our children's future, Art Johnson!
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