Friday, March 9, 2007

Lexicon of Tweed doublespeak


Fair funding reform = unfair budget cuts

Empowerment schools = parent disempowerment

Accountability= Blame everyone but themselves

NCLB = Testing for Dollars

Children First = Children last

Dangerous weapons = Cell phones

Pupil Transportation Services = Feet

Parents = Pariahs

Defenders of the status quo= anyone who criticizes their incompetence

with thanks to Gary, Maria and NYC Educator. More suggestions? leave a comment. best ones will be included!


2 comments:

NYC Educator said...

I'd agree with all of the above, though I've long translated "Children First" to mean "Children Last."

Leonie Haimson said...

Okay, I'll change it! See how easy I am? thanks NYC Educator!