I get a lot of texts, emails and phone calls from teachers and employees of the school district that are upset with the bureaucracy. Due to my past involvement with the district, I withhold some of those comments and encourage them to find an adequate venue.
Here is your chance. The Shopper News which I rarely promote. (actually I don’t promote any media) The Publisher and Editor are encouraging teacher or any designated designee of the school district to contact them and share the following
As the Shopper-News contribution to “Thank a Teacher Week,” Jake Mabe and I want to hear from teachers or their spouses, parents or kids. Trust us not to reveal your identity or drop us an anonymous note or email.
What do you think is right and what’s wrong with Knox County Schools?
Are we moving too fast with education reform?
What is best for kids?
Jake and I are a generation apart, but we share a love for Knox County Schools. Both of us came from a family of educators. We’ve demonstrated support for individual teachers, principals and community schools. We’ve both been jarred by the feedback we’re getting from those who will talk.
So trust us to record and report your comments fairly. Call this week. My cell number is 661-8777 and Jake’s is 466-6398. (Call Jake on Tuesday when he’s back from a short vacation.)
Take these folks up on their offer and share your thoughts. Speak now or forever hold your peace. This is a great community and school district service that they are offering.
