Recently, I asked my students to write an essay on whether they believe our school should have an art class five days a week instead of just one day a week. (Tuesday is the day we have an art teacher in our school.) Ummm, sure, I guess!
One of my resident art students on art class five days a week:
"Yes, I think John B. Kelly should have an art class five days a week. I love art and I can teach Mr. Flemming art. The End."
I'll take it!
Some call me "Flem"
- Dr. Stephen R. Flemming
- I'm an elementary school teacher turned high school English teacher, School-Based Teacher Leader (SBTL), and adjunct professor here in Philly. These posts are the views, as I see them, from room 105, my first classroom number. Enjoy, engage, and share!
Showing posts with label PA budget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PA budget. Show all posts
Monday, April 13, 2015
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Thursday, July 3, 2014
Reply to State Rep Milne
An excerpt from ~~> http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/homepage-feature/item/69972-cigarette-tax-for-philly-schools-clears-major-hurdle-in-pa-house?linktype=hp_impact
"Milne falls into a camp that remains skeptical of the Philadelphia School District's ability to appropriately manage its finances – despite all the austerity measures the district has undertaken during Superintendent William Hite's tenure."
It is important to note that the School District has been under STATE control and monitoring since 2000/2001. Under their watchful eye our deficit has ballooned!
"Milne falls into a camp that remains skeptical of the Philadelphia School District's ability to appropriately manage its finances – despite all the austerity measures the district has undertaken during Superintendent William Hite's tenure."
It is important to note that the School District has been under STATE control and monitoring since 2000/2001. Under their watchful eye our deficit has ballooned!
Reply to State Rep Saylor
An excerpt from ~~> http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/homepage-feature/item/69972-cigarette-tax-for-philly-schools-clears-major-hurdle-in-pa-house?linktype=hp_impact
"Rep. Stan Saylor, R-York, majority whip in the House, fell into the former category.
Members of the House simply want Philadelphia to come forward and help solve some of the problems of the commonwealth, instead of sitting there thinking that Philadelphia gets to have a pass, and everybody else will put up the votes to help Philly," he said in an interview before the vote."
Representative Saylor, how do you think Philadelphia will be a problem solver if you and other members of the Pennsylvania Legislature refuse to adequately fund the state's public schools, including those in Philadelphia? The stability of Philadelphia means the stability of Pennsylvania.
How do I know? Your Governor asked the President of the United States of America to step in when SEPTA's Regional Rail engineers and electricians went on strike. Approximately 400 people went on strike and the President intervened.
"Rep. Stan Saylor, R-York, majority whip in the House, fell into the former category.
Members of the House simply want Philadelphia to come forward and help solve some of the problems of the commonwealth, instead of sitting there thinking that Philadelphia gets to have a pass, and everybody else will put up the votes to help Philly," he said in an interview before the vote."
Representative Saylor, how do you think Philadelphia will be a problem solver if you and other members of the Pennsylvania Legislature refuse to adequately fund the state's public schools, including those in Philadelphia? The stability of Philadelphia means the stability of Pennsylvania.
How do I know? Your Governor asked the President of the United States of America to step in when SEPTA's Regional Rail engineers and electricians went on strike. Approximately 400 people went on strike and the President intervened.
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