Dear JCPS, I wanted to start by saying thank you for being my first teaching position and starting my career five years ago. Over my five years of teaching in the district I have had the opportunity to work with some phenomenal teachers, students, and parents. I was fortunate to call XXXXXX High School my home… Continue reading Teaching in JCPS Left Me Drained and Empty
Category: Anonymous Letter Campaign
Why I Just Resigned from JCPS
Dear JCPS, When the idea for writing letters was first brought up, I thought I had so many things to write about it, how could it possibly be written down in one letter. As I sat down to write it however, I realized it all boils down to a few major issues. Forgive me for being a… Continue reading Why I Just Resigned from JCPS
Bullying is a Serious Problem in JCPS
Dear JCPS, My name is R and my son attended XXXXXX Middle for his 6th and 7th grade years in the XXXX program. 6th grade was fine but 7th grade was absolutely the worst. When I discovered that my son was being bullied, I immediately contacted the school in which the assistant 7th grade principal attempted to resolve… Continue reading Bullying is a Serious Problem in JCPS
Referrals Vs. Data
Dear Board of JCPS, Listening to the Board meeting on Mon. Dec. 14, I have only 1 topic I wish to discuss. The 'data' mentioned is not an example of what goes on in the schools. I have worked at 3 schools over the past 20+ yrs. and have written many referrals. They all concern… Continue reading Referrals Vs. Data
Letter from Student
Dear JCPS, My name's XXXXX and I am a senior at XXXXXXXX high school. Recently, I was assaulted by another student over a bus seat. And I know jcps doesn't necessarily control the busing, but the student is getting by with it. The assault happened on the bus and there's a video that XXXXXX’s busing… Continue reading Letter from Student
Letter from Teacher
Dear JCPS, This is my 7th year teaching, and it might be my last. I have taught at both an alternative school and at one of the top-performing schools in the state. I always work with the most challenging kids, and I love them. I love their spirited energy, their directness, their good days and… Continue reading Letter from Teacher