Still Hot!

Though two days later, I am still upset that 'the powers that be' have seen fit to 'turnaround' Fuller Elementary. Yes, everyone on staff will be gone. Really, everyone - every single person - should be replaced? Incredible!! Do you mean no one was worth bringing back? I don't believe it for a minute.

Not only was Principal, Ms. Young, given less than a year to lead the school, (that is a travesty in and of itself), her skill set was likely not examined in full. Had the CPS really observed her leadership style that would have seen that she had the ability to 'turnaround' the school.

If it's ultimately improved ISAT scores that CPS wants (it is) then leaving Ms. Young in charge would have accomplished this goal. How do I know? I have observed Ms. Young and she has her teachers moving in the right direction.

By the right direction I mean the following; students are fully engaged in classroom learning, students are serious about their studies, good teaching practices are in evidence throughout the school, attendance is up, a serious literacy program has been undertaken and more. These are the actions taking place in the classroom that will result in student progress.

Too bad CPS didn't witness the positive changes which have taken place at Fuller in the past ten months. Had they bothered to really see what was taking place in the classroom they would never have let everyone go!!!

Dick