[Mpls] Superintendent Peebles

David Brauer mplslist at tcq.net
Sun Jun 26 16:45:22 CDT 2005


Buzzy Bohn wrote:

> >  The whole notion that senior teachers don't teach in the
> >  schools with the most need, just isn't true.  If you look at
> >  schools like Bethune, North Star, Franklin, Loring and other
> >  Northside schools you will find many teachers with a lot of
> >  seniority.

Michael A. writes:
> 
> The lack of depth of this analysis is one reason I am fearful
> of enrolling my children in the public schools <snip>

> If I recall correctly, the Tribune already did a story about
> this problem.  When discussing this type of issues it is
> important to look at the numbers.  Perhaps someone from the
> MPS can provide us with a breakdown by school or by race
> matched with years of teaching experience?  Don't hold your
> breath.

I write:

Shouldn't the person who brought the charge originally be expected to source
it with specific citations? Or is that a "lack of depth of analysis," too?

David Brauer
Kingfield



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