Thanks Tom for all the work you've been doing. I am a new parent in Lincoln school area and it's very disheartening to learn about the state of the schools. This is complete negligence on the part of the Board.
It makes no sense to me why none of the board knew any of this. How is this a surprise? Do they understand basic economics, like …
Thanks Tom for all the work you've been doing. I am a new parent in Lincoln school area and it's very disheartening to learn about the state of the schools. This is complete negligence on the part of the Board.
It makes no sense to me why none of the board knew any of this. How is this a surprise? Do they understand basic economics, like interest? How can we trust these people to solve the problems?
I am a little late to the game on some of this stuff. There is a lot of discussion about the 5th ward school. I think it's an admirable way to right wrongs of the past and heal the community. But I am concerned it will encourage gentrification rather than meet the needs of the 5th ward. Were there more pragmatic/innovative options on the table? The mismanagement of the situation again points negligence. I could go on......
I know you are winding down the substack posts, but I hope there will be a forum to organize and hold the Board accountable. A cohesive opposition rather than individual candidates is worth a shot in the next election.
Welcome to the neighborhood! I live at Hinman and Keeney. The tldr is that we elected a board of activists, instead of a board of practicians. Then when it comes to implementing the activist agenda, they ignore some of the harsh realities, like budgets.
When I say new parent I mean that I have a toddler, haha. I have lived at Hinman and Kenzie for many years. Here's hoping this is all worked out in 5 years! Activism on the board, in the administrations, and curriculum are also concerns of mine. But that is a much more systemic issue without a clear solution.
Personally I think what we're seeing is a symptom of a much larger problem that is plaguing America, in general. It's a bipartisan crisis of institutions being run by people that have no intention of being a good caretaker for the institution and have secondary objectives (activism, power, money, etc)
Thanks Tom for all the work you've been doing. I am a new parent in Lincoln school area and it's very disheartening to learn about the state of the schools. This is complete negligence on the part of the Board.
It makes no sense to me why none of the board knew any of this. How is this a surprise? Do they understand basic economics, like interest? How can we trust these people to solve the problems?
I am a little late to the game on some of this stuff. There is a lot of discussion about the 5th ward school. I think it's an admirable way to right wrongs of the past and heal the community. But I am concerned it will encourage gentrification rather than meet the needs of the 5th ward. Were there more pragmatic/innovative options on the table? The mismanagement of the situation again points negligence. I could go on......
I know you are winding down the substack posts, but I hope there will be a forum to organize and hold the Board accountable. A cohesive opposition rather than individual candidates is worth a shot in the next election.
Welcome to the neighborhood! I live at Hinman and Keeney. The tldr is that we elected a board of activists, instead of a board of practicians. Then when it comes to implementing the activist agenda, they ignore some of the harsh realities, like budgets.
When I say new parent I mean that I have a toddler, haha. I have lived at Hinman and Kenzie for many years. Here's hoping this is all worked out in 5 years! Activism on the board, in the administrations, and curriculum are also concerns of mine. But that is a much more systemic issue without a clear solution.
Personally I think what we're seeing is a symptom of a much larger problem that is plaguing America, in general. It's a bipartisan crisis of institutions being run by people that have no intention of being a good caretaker for the institution and have secondary objectives (activism, power, money, etc)
Also, congrats on the new baby! The pre school years simultaneously take forever and go by in a flash.