Veteran teacher explains how Vitti made things worse
From a reader and a veteran teacher Historically Teachers in Duval County have been ignored and not treated as the &quo…
Veteran teacher gives his perspective of Vitti leaving
From a reader and veteran teacher When Vitti first came on board he did some great things and I thought benefit of the …
Is Duval Cooking the Books with Graduation Rates?
Just a few weeks ago a principal at a charter school complained about how kids were counseled out of public schools to …
Why superintendent Vitti is leaving (rough draft)
Why superintendent Vitti is leaving It is true, he is from Detroit. He also may indeed have friends and family members …
Cheryl Grymes wants to throw Vitti a parade
In yesterday's... In yesterday's Times.. In Blech... sorry I just threw up in my mouth, okay better now. In yes…
Scott Shine continues to show he just doesn't get it
It's no secret that School Board member Scott Shine and I have not seen eye to eye. I think he is a terrible school…
When did, teachers become so unimportant in Jacksonville?
When did, teachers become so unimportant in Jacksonville? I was once told that everybody has an opinion about education…
Contact the Times Union about Vitti leaving. Let them know how you feel
Have a take on the superintendent leaving? Let Denise Amos Smith of the TU know. denise.amos@jacksonville.com
Superintendent Vitti get in touch with me ASAP!
Superintendent Vitti I read that you are a finalist for the superintendent position in Detroit and let me be one of the…
Superintendent Vitti goes on a charm offensive.
Now that's offensive. Yesterday he touted improvements to the school culture survey, despite the fact ten percent o…
Vitti admits he's not a good leader
From the Times Union “If you’re looking to blame others … you’re not an effective leader,” he said. http://jacksonville…
Vitti admits he thought teachers were easily replaceable. Nothing more than a "widget"
For years I have been writing about Superintendent's open disdain towards teachers and he has shrugged it off, well…
Talking student testing and education reform with PISA
SO By John Louis Meeks, Jr. If you thought that the Americans were fiercely competitive in the Olympics, take a look …
Superintendent Vitti says letting children be children is a hardship
As you may know there has been a debate about recess. the superintendent says teachers can take their kids out whenever…
Powerful Quotes for Teachers (Printer Friendly Version)
Quote #1: If kids come to us from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not co…