Comments for Magnet Angel http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com Because every parent deserves an angel in their corner. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on More Abuse Scandals Rock LAUSD by Daughtersofbukowski http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/more-abuse-scandals-rock-lausd/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Daughtersofbukowski Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:20:00 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=85#comment-76 There's so much concealed we couldn't even take it if we discovered the truth about public schools. Maybe as an insiders who is familiar w gov codes, contract and m,o, of corrupt officials, my perceptions are skewed but didn't you think Deasy should have told the children's parents? He is not being rightous. seems he was trying to bury this There’s so much concealed we couldn’t even take it if we discovered the truth about public schools. Maybe as an insiders who is familiar w gov codes, contract and m,o, of corrupt officials, my perceptions are skewed but didn’t you think Deasy should have told the children’s parents? He is not being rightous.
seems he was trying to bury this

]]> Comment on Donors Choose/Wasserman Foundation Program Ends Prematurely by Anonymous http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/donors-choosewasserman-foundation-program-ends-prematurely/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Anonymous Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=83#comment-75 I don't doubt that Deasy robo-called teachers.  I think the frustration lies in the fact that parents and certainly some teachers did not know that they'd literally gotten to the end of ALL funding--not the first year's funding, but both years.  The call on Tuesday indicated there would be at least a couple more days and even that was untrue.  Yes, doing the math on the value of the cards would have indicated there had to be an overprint of the cards versus funds available, but from comments made at a Council of Councils meeting yesterday--some people were indeed made to purchase items at Starbucks and now the cards are void.  I'm also a little frustrated that some schools were presented with cards (upwards of 2000) and few bothered to post projects.  With a maximum of 50 cards per project, there was bound to be some "horse trading" going on.  And what about the families that NEVER received cards?  It appears some schools actually redeemed cards on families' behalf without letting them experience the whole concept of microphilanthropy. In the end, it was a great program experiment, but I hope in the future there's a little more oversight.  And clarity. I don’t doubt that Deasy robo-called teachers.  I think the frustration lies in the fact that parents and certainly some teachers did not know that they’d literally gotten to the end of ALL funding–not the first year’s funding, but both years.  The call on Tuesday indicated there would be at least a couple more days and even that was untrue.  Yes, doing the math on the value of the cards would have indicated there had to be an overprint of the cards versus funds available, but from comments made at a Council of Councils meeting yesterday–some people were indeed made to purchase items at Starbucks and now the cards are void.  I’m also a little frustrated that some schools were presented with cards (upwards of 2000) and few bothered to post projects.  With a maximum of 50 cards per project, there was bound to be some “horse trading” going on.  And what about the families that NEVER received cards?  It appears some schools actually redeemed cards on families’ behalf without letting them experience the whole concept of microphilanthropy.

In the end, it was a great program experiment, but I hope in the future there’s a little more oversight.  And clarity.

]]> Comment on Donors Choose/Wasserman Foundation Program Ends Prematurely by Rustum Jacob http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/donors-choosewasserman-foundation-program-ends-prematurely/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Rustum Jacob Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:32:00 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=83#comment-74 Considering that as an LAUSD teacher I received reminders every other week from Superintendent Deasy about the Donors Choose project versus only a couple of emails about other LAUSD business it was clear to teachers where the priorities lie.  I give Dr. Deasy full credit for being able to rally teachers around a cause when he promotes the cause. Considering that as an LAUSD teacher I received reminders every other week from Superintendent Deasy about the Donors Choose project versus only a couple of emails about other LAUSD business it was clear to teachers where the priorities lie.  I give Dr. Deasy full credit for being able to rally teachers around a cause when he promotes the cause.

]]> Comment on Making Schools Autonomous…and Responsible by TransParent® http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/making-schools-autonomous-and-responsible/comment-page-1/#comment-65 TransParent® Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:25:58 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=74#comment-65 Well said! Well said!

]]> Comment on Parents Choose: $4 Million in Classroom Project Grants by Angel Zobel Rodriguez http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/parents-choose-4-million-in-classroom-project-grants/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Angel Zobel Rodriguez Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:44:47 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=72#comment-63 And one from a high school that is doing amazing things in San Fernando: http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=676823 And one from a high school that is doing amazing things in San Fernando: http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=676823

]]> Comment on Parents Choose: $4 Million in Classroom Project Grants by Angel Zobel Rodriguez http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/parents-choose-4-million-in-classroom-project-grants/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Angel Zobel Rodriguez Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:40:44 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=72#comment-62 Here's a great project in Granada Hills: http://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/1143665?utm_source=dc&utm_campaign=facebook&utm_medium=teacherpage Here’s a great project in Granada Hills: http://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/1143665?utm_source=dc&utm_campaign=facebook&utm_medium=teacherpage

]]> Comment on Parents Choose: $4 Million in Classroom Project Grants by Angel Zobel Rodriguez http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/parents-choose-4-million-in-classroom-project-grants/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Angel Zobel Rodriguez Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:06:38 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=72#comment-55 Sadly this LAUSD program will not help your projects, as the micro grants are for LAUSD teachers only. Best of luck. Sadly this LAUSD program will not help your projects, as the micro grants are for LAUSD teachers only. Best of luck.

]]> Comment on Parents Choose: $4 Million in Classroom Project Grants by Suzanne http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/parents-choose-4-million-in-classroom-project-grants/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Suzanne Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:02:22 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=72#comment-54 Please consider supporting a project of mine. Every dollar adds up. Thanks! www.donorschoose.org/suzannemini Please consider supporting a project of mine. Every dollar adds up. Thanks! http://www.donorschoose.org/suzannemini

]]> Comment on Is “Gifted” the Next LAUSD Class Action Lawsuit? by Ella http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/is-gifted-the-next-lausd-class-action-lawsuit/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Ella Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:27:16 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=28#comment-34 I agree with you 100%. My child is in 6th grade in Math and Science Magnet and is being bored since day one, because his knowledge in math is much more advanced. He went to councelor to request tasting for placement in more advanced math class, but was declined. I have requested to get him tested for highly gifted ASAP, so that results would be up by the time CHOICE brochure is out, yet was told that it want happen till mid October, but results won't be available on time. I am running in circles unable to obtain any answer/result to my situation. Meanwhile, my child refuses to go to school I agree with you 100%. My child is in 6th grade in Math and Science Magnet and is being bored since day one, because his knowledge in math is much more advanced. He went to councelor to request tasting for placement in more advanced math class, but was declined. I have requested to get him tested for highly gifted ASAP, so that results would be up by the time CHOICE brochure is out, yet was told that it want happen till mid October, but results won’t be available on time. I am running in circles unable to obtain any answer/result to my situation. Meanwhile, my child refuses to go to school

]]> Comment on Welcome Back to School? by Angel Zobel Rodriguez http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/welcome-back-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Angel Zobel Rodriguez Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:11:11 +0000 http://www.lausdmagnetangel.com/?p=58#comment-28 I'm not aware of schools not giving recommendation letters. I'd just ask for a letter from her current teacher and the principal. If they refuse, contact the private school you're interested in and ask their advice for what they are looking for. Good luck. I’m not aware of schools not giving recommendation letters. I’d just ask for a letter from her current teacher and the principal. If they refuse, contact the private school you’re interested in and ask their advice for what they are looking for. Good luck.

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