Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Letter to the Editor - Column missed the issues

Column missed the issues
Coquitlam Now - Letter to the Editor
Brad Edginton
June 5, 2012

Re: My View - 'School Dispute is Hurting Students', Wednesday May 30


Jameel Aziz, the president of the B.C. Principals and Vice-Principals Association, attempts to weave a narrative that is not only in stark contrast to my experiences as a teacher this year, but also lacks any hint of vision for or perspective on public education.


Given that Aziz is in a position of educational leadership, this is profoundly disappointing.


Aziz's method of research appears to be an informal collating of a few subjective anecdotes and observations, acknowledging no specific sources. Although he admits his "illustrasources. Although he admits his "illu tions" are "not representative of all schools," he claims they are "examples of the real challenges that many schools, students and parents have faced this year."


I challenge the method and validity of his claims because they are so contrary to my experience.

Read more: http://www.thenownews.com/news/Column+missed+issues/6737168/story.html#ixzz1x3Bmr6Ul

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