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Herald Editorial: Is it about educational practice or is it about money?

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 1:33pm

Governor Snyder’s 2013 inquiry as to how Buzz, in conjunction with the EAA model, could be taken statewide despite the clear information that it was not working is an indication that Snyder’s interest did not lie in what was best for students or education.

'Our kids have been short-changed by the lack of rigor, depth of knowledge and guidance'

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 1:33pm

Little did we know — or could have possibly in our wildest dreams fathomed — the full gravity of the changes at TPS. We were blindsided by what was framed as a building capacity issue. Drastic changes running the gamut throughout the system were made and the propaganda blitz was on.

'I do understand not everyone understands the great opportunities being offered in TPS'

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 1:32pm

In the spirit of lifelong learning I attended the Education Rountable earlier this evening at the Adrian Armory. 

'Time has come to complete your homework and vote'

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 1:32pm

Our young people need us.

'Dr. Coffin and the board have the very best interests of Tecumseh students, staff and parents in mind'

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 1:31pm

It is painful for me as a proud parent of four Tecumseh graduates, a grandparent of two current Tecumseh students as well as a past employee of Tecumseh Public Schools to see the current level of conflict taking place between those who favor the changes occurring in the school district and those

'I believe in the vision of our Board of Education and leadership team'

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 1:31pm

I’ve been employed at Tecumseh Public Schools for 11 years as both a high school and middle school teacher, and currently as a facilitator at West STEAM Center. I fully support the changes taking place in our district.

'For the past two years... constituents in the Tecumseh School District have been deceived'

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 1:30pm

“O! What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.”
~Sir Walter Scott

‘Loss of students and revenue have been completely ignored by current board members’

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 2:29pm

A lot of information has been circulating about enrollment numbers and count day. Unfortunately, there has also been misinformation out there and the whole topic is confusing to say the least.

‘I believe in trusting educators who have been prepared to teach and I feel the current board has appropriately given their support to Dr. Coffin’

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 2:28pm

My husband and I moved to Tecumseh in 2001 and have had children in TPS since 2003. Our daughter, Sarah Hodgman graduated in 2015 and will graduate this spring from the University of Michigan in Sociology and Applied Statistics. Our son, Tommy Hodgman, is a senior at THS.

‘We are setting our kids up for failure if we do not adapt the way we teach’

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 2:28pm

I am writing to share my excitement for what I have seen happening throughout the Tecumseh Public School District (TPS) over the past several years in preparation for the district’s innovative move toward customized learning.

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