tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post137530211634672420..comments2024-03-24T11:39:28.574-04:00Comments on NYC Public School Parents: Why is Cathie Black so unpopular, and why is the DOE scrambling for evidence of parent support?Patrick Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10631038958645725010noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-34505584375278334682011-03-27T09:51:29.806-04:002011-03-27T09:51:29.806-04:00Well, Bloomie could, in the theoretical sense, st...Well, Bloomie could, in the theoretical sense, step back from his deforms and control and allow people to actually fix what he has been breaking, OR he could continue to destroy everything, shoot himself and his sleazy cohorts in Tweed in the feet and continue to expose himself and those cohorts for what they are.<br /><br />Parents in the know think Bloomie oughta go.<br /><br />Anyone in possession of reason and social conscience knows Bloomie is in deep moral debt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-8855397728177259632011-03-20T21:06:38.923-04:002011-03-20T21:06:38.923-04:00Black is horrible, as was Klein. I think everyone ...Black is horrible, as was Klein. I think everyone writing here, and everyone reading probably agrees.<br /><br />Bloomberg and the ed reformers probably think both Klein and Black were wonderful.<br /><br />But somewhere in between are a large handful of folks who think worse of Black than of Klein.<br /><br />Do you know anyone like that? Anyone who was cool on Klein but hates Black? I don't.<br /><br />So I am left guessing what makes those people tick. And I remove one subcategory (rational reasoning) from the characteristics of that group.<br /><br />I'm thinking the Bloomberg-fatigue plays a role. But I also think (and this is not meant to engender an iota of sympathy, both Klein and Black? rotten), but I also think there may be an element of sexism.<br /><br />JonathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-49810587945307080372011-03-20T20:23:29.081-04:002011-03-20T20:23:29.081-04:00Why is she so unpopular? She's kind of like th...Why is she so unpopular? She's kind of like the vile Yolie Flores, unqualified John Deasy, and Generalissimo Francisco Franco all rolled into one.Robert D. Skeels * rdsathenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920561332154131328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-68441844844601999592011-03-20T19:03:10.521-04:002011-03-20T19:03:10.521-04:00Cathie Black is a Bloomberg puppet and is way over...Cathie Black is a Bloomberg puppet and is way over her head in being a Chancellor.<br /><br />To think she will change is like waiting for it to snow in July.Chaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-82076406935099966742011-03-20T18:59:36.787-04:002011-03-20T18:59:36.787-04:00I believe everbody sees her as Bloomberg's pup...I believe everbody sees her as Bloomberg's puppet and she is clueless to what is going on and the public has had enough of it.Traveling ATRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708773664604479727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-25529481829841080992011-03-20T16:52:17.432-04:002011-03-20T16:52:17.432-04:00I want to debate Cathie Black in front of a forum ...I want to debate Cathie Black in front of a forum of educators. Topic...Lying, Cheating, and Stealing.Queen of Heartsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-6395158998614072252011-03-20T16:26:46.727-04:002011-03-20T16:26:46.727-04:00From the beginning when Mayor Bloomberg pronounced...From the beginning when Mayor Bloomberg pronounced Cathie Black as Chancellor her credentials and management history unnerved the skeptics. The early press reports about her diligent study to get her up to speed so she could hit the ground running did not impress anyone. In fact Chancellor Black is still hovering and wavering on many crucial decisions to be made. <br /> However that is precisely why Mayor Bloomberg chose her. If she was too charismatic she would steal the spotlight and if she knew too much about education she would certainly disagree with his management style.Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050594666896804274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-49431255074779020332011-03-20T16:05:47.060-04:002011-03-20T16:05:47.060-04:00For the same reason a person who has not practiced...For the same reason a person who has not practiced law CANNOT serve on law boards or have someone nominated to the Supreme Court who has had no court experience. You wouldn't let a hair dresser fix your car just because she rides in one, right? She is a "fish out of water" and while that may be appropriate for fiction THIS IS REAL LIFE. Get her out before she does some real damage!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-39969196552807495402011-03-20T15:31:40.891-04:002011-03-20T15:31:40.891-04:00I think you nailed it very well. In the beginning ...I think you nailed it very well. In the beginning when Bloomberg and Klein first took over, we initially were okay with their reform movement. We knew that there were problems that needed to be fixed and gave the benefit of the doubt. <br />Now almost 9 years later, we realize that their reform movement is not working, its harmful to its students and staff and we want change fast.<br /><br />I think the latest development in their approval ratings is just the beginning of the Bloomberg/Klein/Black downfall. Black may not actually last and possibly resign by the last day of school (we can only hope) but I do not think she will be fired or let go. I think if anything, she will be asked to politely step down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-55986011339210899632011-03-20T14:38:01.076-04:002011-03-20T14:38:01.076-04:00When Bloomberg and Klein first started, lots of pe...When Bloomberg and Klein first started, lots of people were attracted by the "reform" title. After years of no real improvement, it's markedly less impressive. Particularly here in NY, stakeholders in the public school system know precisely what it means. It means Cathie Black, for better or worse, cannot simply open her mouth and get away with spouting the nonsense we've come to expect as a matter of course from Joel Klein.NYC Educatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188066345722781723noreply@blogger.com