[familyschool] Re: Community confusion- teachers can you write another letter ?

  • From: bmarget macpag <brymarmacpag@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 31 May 2014 22:20:21 -0500

So true Gwyenth! Thank you so much!!




On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 9:44 PM, Susan Oppenheim <soppenheim3454@xxxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:

> Thank-you for your articulate, eloquent, and true analysis, G!
> On May 31, 2014, at 7:32 PM, Gwyneth Olson wrote:
>
> > Jessica,
> >
> > The teachers could right another letter but I think in talking to other
> parents about the "ultimatum" there is an opportunity to shift the
> conversation. Where others see an ultimatum. I see a cry for help. If they
> think that it is so out of line with family school teachings. (I disagree.
> What was the bus strike? What were lunch counter sit-ins? What are walk
> outs? In fighting for justice lines get drawn. Oppressed people need to
> make demands.) Ask them what do they think must of happened to make the
> teachers take such an extreme stand? I would ask them to read the teachers
> letter again. I honestly don't think most people have read it more than
> once. People need to read that letter for details. It packs an emotional
> punch. It's human nature to freak out first and ask questions later. But we
> need to encourage other parents to ask more questions.
> >
> > This may be unhelpful but I really want to change the conversation about
> the "ultimatum." That's Toni Wilcox talking. In supporting the teachers we
> need to change the frame for the conversation.
> >
> >
> > On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 4:46 PM, Jessica Flannigan <jessflan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> > Hey All,
> >
> > In talking with other parents, I'm hearing LOTS of confusion and sadness
> about how this all has been dealt with. Specifically dissatisfaction with
> the ultimatum letter and how that was not at all in line with family school
> teachings. Having heard the teachers stories at the meetings this week, I
> see the missing links that most parents don't have access to. Would the
> teachers consider writing another letter to families explaining how it got
> this far? I think that would help. If that is not a good idea for legal
> reasons, how about a letter inviting parents to contact their teachers and
> talk about their concerns?
> >
> > Jessica
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On May 31, 2014, at 10:05 AM, "rsafree" <rsafree@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >> I love that quote, and firmly believe it as truth! That should
> definitely be one of the visuals.
> >>
> >>
> >> From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -------- Original message --------
> >> From: d.dohmeier@xxxxxxxxx
> >> Date: 05/31/2014 9:23 AM (GMT-06:00)
> >> To: familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [familyschool] Re: Subscribers on our new list
> >>
> >>
> >> Who is our audience? The Board?
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> >> On May 31, 2014, at 8:36 AM, beth knoblauch <bethknoblauch@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I am making posters for Tuesday. Can everyone send me ideas for what
> to write? Thanks!
> >>>
> >>>
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> >>> > From: poppenheim63@xxxxxxxxx
> >>> > Date: Sat, 31 May 2014 06:12:57 -0500
> >>> > Subject: [familyschool] Re: Subscribers on our new list
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> >>> > Isn't Pete Smith Hilary's husband ?
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> >>> > Sent from my iPhone
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