The time has come for all of us to take a look at how we can improve our community. I mean roll up our sleeves and get to work.
We don't need to review the problems. We know what they are.
First, we know the schools are a shambles. We know why. The local boards of education have become tools of the corporation. Example. The corporation has been given the power to produce the books and lessons plans used in our schools without input from teachers. I know you say. Most books and programs are written by former teachers. Well have you considered there motivation. They (the x-teachers) are motivated by a corporate check. Not what is wrong or right about a book or lesson plan.
We can go back as far as 50 years ago and you will see the same pattern. The difference is now it is starting to hit mostly white schools.
I know kids graduating from what many think are good schools. I mean kids with A's and B's. They tell me, they were not ready for college after the were in college for a month. I have asked professors and they say the same thing. These kids are not ready.
The problem is us and let's not forget the unions that won't allow the removal of a bad teacher or administrator.
Let's not forget the principle, who is taking a little buck on the side to include bad programs that don't work.
I think it's time we went the extra mile and created our own PTO review board.
This review board, would consist of High schools teachers and college professors. Their job would be to review all lesson plans, books, methods of instruction for each grade. The review board, would then give the PTO their recommendation.
And last but not least. Hire a Education Lawyer. This could be paid for by grants and PTO fund raising activities.
I went to JHS 139 from 1959 to 1962. During my time in that school i loved it. The school at that time was all boys and we had lots of no nonesense teachers one i remember who happen to be one of my teachers was Mr. Brendel he was a strong brother to work hard and respect you fellow man. I have great memories of Douglas and it directed me to become a winner in life.
I have recently been informed of this site and found it very inspirational. Robert S. Dixon was my great uncle,, and the person for whom I was named. My father was a graduate of 139, probably the clsss of '39. His name was Clifford Simmons and was sometimes known as "Biddy". He was close friends with Lemuel Hamilton and Bernard Benta. As I have recently begun to develop our family tree, I was so glsd to have found this information about Uncle Bobby! I would appreciate receiving any additional information anyone may have about him - pictures, other sites, etc. I can be reached at: robyn_d1@yahoo.com.
Serendipity! I found this website that brought back warm memories. My father, Mr. B.N. Roberts, was recruited to the Douglass faculty in 1946 to teach Countee Cullen's poetry and English classes following Cullen's death. Dad taught there and at IS 10 proudly for over 20 years. He also ran the after-school recreation program. I recall as a child accompanying him to 139 where he always exhorted his students with "Men!" before addressing the matters at hand. Pride and erect posture promptly replaced any tomfoolery when students heard that exhortation. Kudos to you alums for keeping alive the spirit that your 139 experience instilled in you. Fraternally, Richard W. Roberts, United States District Judge (Ret.), District of Columbia, January 16, 2017. Email: richardroberts@starpower.net PS - The names of Bob Dixon and Sylvia Shapiro and Lionel McMurren resonated in my household when I was growing up listening to Dad discuss 139. I visited with Bob Dixon and Sylvia Shapiro many times (upstate, I believe).
I do trust all of the concepts you've presented for your post. They're really convincing and can definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are too short for beginners. May just you please lengthen them a little from next time? Thank you for the post.
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The time has come for all of us to take a look at how we can improve our community. I mean roll up our sleeves and get to work.
We don't need to review the problems. We know what they are.
First, we know the schools are a shambles. We know why. The local boards of education have become tools of the corporation. Example. The corporation has been given the power to produce the books and lessons plans used in our schools without input from teachers. I know you say. Most books and programs are written by former teachers. Well have you considered there motivation. They (the x-teachers) are motivated by a corporate check. Not what is wrong or right about a book or lesson plan.
We can go back as far as 50 years ago and you will see the same pattern. The difference is now it is starting to hit mostly white schools.
I know kids graduating from what many think are good schools. I mean kids with A's and B's. They tell me, they were not ready for college after the were in college for a month. I have asked professors and they say the same thing. These kids are not ready.
The problem is us and let's not forget the unions that won't allow the removal of a bad teacher or administrator.
Let's not forget the principle, who is taking a little buck on the side to include bad programs that don't work.
I think it's time we went the extra mile and created our own PTO review board.
This review board, would consist of High schools teachers and college professors. Their job would be to review all lesson plans, books, methods of instruction for each grade. The review board, would then give the PTO their recommendation.
And last but not least. Hire a Education Lawyer. This could be paid for by grants and PTO fund raising activities.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
I was a student at JHS 139 in 1967-69 hated the school because it was so many bad kids and bullies, worst school i ever been to.
I went to JHS 139 from 1959 to 1962. During my time in that school i loved it. The school at that time was all boys and we had lots of no nonesense teachers one i remember who happen to be one of my teachers was Mr. Brendel he was a strong brother to work hard and respect you fellow man. I have great memories of Douglas and it directed me to become a winner in life.
It's nearly impossible to find well-informed people in this particular subject, but you seem like you know what you're talking about!
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I have recently been informed of this site and found it very inspirational. Robert S. Dixon was my great uncle,, and the person for whom I was named. My father was a graduate of 139, probably the clsss of '39. His name was Clifford Simmons and was sometimes known as "Biddy". He was close friends with Lemuel Hamilton and Bernard Benta. As I have recently begun to develop our family tree, I was so glsd to have found this information about Uncle Bobby! I would appreciate receiving any additional information anyone may have about him - pictures, other sites, etc. I can be reached at: robyn_d1@yahoo.com.
I attended Douglass from 1954 thru 1956:the turning point of my life.
Lots of great memories; the foundation of a rewarding life.
Serendipity! I found this website that brought back warm memories. My father, Mr. B.N. Roberts, was recruited to the Douglass faculty in 1946 to teach Countee Cullen's poetry and English classes following Cullen's death. Dad taught there and at IS 10 proudly for over 20 years. He also ran the after-school recreation program. I recall as a child accompanying him to 139 where he always exhorted his students with "Men!" before addressing the matters at hand. Pride and erect posture promptly replaced any tomfoolery when students heard that exhortation. Kudos to you alums for keeping alive the spirit that your 139 experience instilled in you. Fraternally, Richard W. Roberts, United States District Judge (Ret.), District of Columbia, January 16, 2017. Email: richardroberts@starpower.net
PS - The names of Bob Dixon and Sylvia Shapiro and Lionel McMurren resonated in my household when I was growing up listening to Dad discuss 139. I visited with Bob Dixon and Sylvia Shapiro many times (upstate, I believe).
I do trust all of the concepts you've presented for your post.
They're really convincing and can definitely work.
Nonetheless, the posts are too short for beginners. May just you please lengthen them a little from next time?
Thank you for the post.
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