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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Update and Updates

Two quick unrelated tidbits:

First, an update on the story about Alex Barton, the kindergartener who was "voted out" of his class. The school announced today that his teacher has been reassigned to an administrative post as they investigate the incident and determine a course of action. And I have to say, it's always nice to see school districts start to half-assedly respond to things after being flooded with public outrage. I'm gaining a whole new level of appreciation for my son's school by watching this play out. (But, shhh! Don't tell them! I don't need them thinking that, since at least they're not actively abusing my son, they're doing such a super job that they can rest on their own intolerant, law breaking laurels.)

Second, I'm leaving in two days for Long Vowels' wedding, and I have a ton of end of the school year stuff on my plate as well, so I may not get a chance to post for the next few days, and if I do, it probably won't be anything too substantive. So, I'm going to have to keep you all hanging on, mouths watering, waiting for me to get back on track.
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6 comments:

  1. I don't know if that's half-assed of them. Because I think administrative jobs are hell. But that's just me.

    Have a great time at the wedding!
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  2. I came here throug Bev at Square 8. I just wrote on Alex Barton as well. This is my first visit to your blog. I too have a child who is Autistic.
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  3. To be completely fair, as much as it pains me to do so, a school system can't just fire a teacher with a union contract, and most of the time, that's a *good* thing. Much simpler just to make her miserable until she quits. I hope her new job requires her to come in at 5:00 a.m. to call around for substitute teachers.
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  4. P.S. Have a great time at the wedding!
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  5. Mary P Jones (MPJ)May 28, 2008 12:08 AM
    Sorry. That was awkwardly worded. I don't believe she should have been fired on the spot. Although I can see that that's what I implied. Oops!

    I know such a course of action is not possible, even if it were appropriate, and I don't actually think it's appropriate to fire someone based on one news report and a lot of public uproar. While it is appropriate to take the time to investigate the circumstances oneself.

    Hm, I'll have to think about how to reword that to make it clear. Mostly I just liked the word half-assedly. ;)
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  6. I was happy to be able to write a letter about how I felt about that situation -

    Have a great time at the wedding!!!
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