Comptroller's Statement on SLPS Takeover
ST. LOUIS, March 22, 2007—“It’s difficult for me to be optimistic about any drastic change in district governance without a clear plan for success. I am optimistic, however, about the ability of our young people to overcome all the obstacles adults keep putting between them and a bright future.
“Without an academic improvement plan with clear goals and benchmarks in place, we are left in the dark on what the appointed board will do to improve student academic outcomes.”
More statements from politicians. What about a statement from Mary Armstrong? What happens to her union now?
Posted by me on Thu., Mar 22, 2007 at 1:02 PMPlan? All we've had are plans. Creg Williams had a plan; Peter Downs had a plan; Teachers' Union has a plan.
What we lack is execution, implementation, and sustained political will to follow through on a plan. Maybe this new board will be around long enough that something will actually happen.
Posted by fanofplan on Thu., Mar 22, 2007 at 9:19 PMI agree with the statement. What will this appointed board do differently to teach our children?
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