Posts tagged: Jean-Claude Brizard
You’re Fired
Is there are proper way to fire someone? I’m sure human resources experts have many tips for managers on how … Continue reading
If We Don’t Learn From History…
Chicago was Rochester on steroids. Jean-Claude Brizard has now resigned from two districts because he’s a “distraction.” He’s now been … Continue reading
Strike
At a birthday gathering Saturday night, I overheard a conversation among several decade-plus Rochester City School District elementary school teachers. … Continue reading
All Eyes on Chicago
Chicago is now ground zero in the nation’s debate over education reform. Teachers have filed a 10-day strike notice, meaning … Continue reading
Not Moving the Needle
The Rochester City School District cannot move the needle on its graduation rate. The State Education Department released 2011 graduation … Continue reading
The Anti-Brizard
This time last year, former Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard proposed cutting 900 jobs and gutting art, music and physical education. Tonight, … Continue reading
“Failure is built in.”
The Rochester City School District’s 2011 graduate rate is projected to fall to 49.4 percent, according to Rochester City Newspaper. … Continue reading
