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madfloridian

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12. I see so much criticism of teachers' unions...but

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Thu Aug 21, 2014, 12:53 PM

Aug 2014

none of other unions that offer due process to their members.

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Teachers accused of "sexist" attacks on Campbell Brown. They mentioned her hubby Dan Senor... [View all] madfloridian Aug 2014 OP

Also says Diane Ravitch is being "sexist". madfloridian Aug 2014 #1

That's a right wing tactic. To use women and gays, when it suits them, though they're not the only sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #2

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #3

Just wondering� How many years has Campbell Brown spent in front of a classroom? world wide wally Aug 2014 #4

they do it and accuse others of it. barbtries Aug 2014 #5

Do Ms Brown's children attend these public schools? JohnnyRingo Aug 2014 #6

excellant point questionseverything Aug 2014 #29

She's right...it is sexist, just as Diane Ravitch rather sheepishly acknowledged..... msanthrope Aug 2014 #7

Welcome... madfloridian Aug 2014 #8

Thank you...I wonder why you didn't include what Ravitch msanthrope Aug 2014 #9

Read post 1 in all its unedited glory. madfloridian Aug 2014 #10

And indeed...Ravitch admits it is sexist. Given who Dan Senor is, wouldn't it msanthrope Aug 2014 #11

I don't know where you get the idea that it is any more OK for them to spout nonsense dsc Aug 2014 #14

The point, that you and the OP seem to be missing, is that Mary Boies msanthrope Aug 2014 #15

I have no problem criticizing Boies, though unless Mary Boies is the second coming of Hitler dsc Aug 2014 #19

Well...she is correct. The relief sought in the lawsuit in question msanthrope Aug 2014 #20

the definition of tenure is the right to a hearing dsc Aug 2014 #21

Um, no....here you are quite mistaken. You claim, but cannot cite from the actual msanthrope Aug 2014 #22

Here is a link to and the text of New York State's tenure law dsc Aug 2014 #23

gee I am so shocked that I got no response to this dsc Aug 2014 #24

. Starry Messenger Aug 2014 #32

I am bookmarking your link for further reference. madfloridian Aug 2014 #26

I hate to use the word "lie", but I heard Campbell Brown say several times.... madfloridian Aug 2014 #28

I see so much criticism of teachers' unions...but madfloridian Aug 2014 #12

madfloridaian. Off topic question. NCTraveler Aug 2014 #13

Should there be? madfloridian Aug 2014 #16

I think there should. NCTraveler Aug 2014 #17

OK madfloridian Aug 2014 #18

Could students strike for more bathroom time, profit sharing? immoderate Aug 2014 #27

..... madfloridian Aug 2014 #31

I would have to wind up paying student wages out of my own pockets... immoderate Aug 2014 #33

K&R. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2014 #25

These 2 are nothing more than a couple of of con artists. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2014 #30