The Jeb Bush Nobody Knows - Part 5 (Another PRO-Jeb editorial)

Is THIS why Gov. Bush's record on education will be misrepresented by others? ^ | Dec. 5, 2001 | editorial below by: summer. Above linked memo from: Teacher's union, to members.

[summer]

Although I did not write about the memo I linked to in the Source Link at the very top of this page, note the following:

Recent remarks by Janet Reno, as published in the Tampa Tribune: ``The governor promised good education in Florida, and he has not delivered…."

Based on her remarks above, Janet Reno seems to have no idea what this GOP Governor and the GOP FL Legislature has done to encourage and support National Certified Teachers. However, such support is known to an independent agency, the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards:

State Action [Florida]

Through the Excellent Teaching Program Act, legislation has increased the appropriation for 2001-2002 to $31.5 million to pay 90% of the certification fee, provide teachers who achieve National Board Certification with a 10% salary increase for the life of the certificate and an additional 10% bonus to those who agree in writing to provide the equivalent of 12 work days of mentoring and related services to teachers w ho may or may not be National Board candidates. Each of these bonuses is equal to 10% of the statewide average salary for classroom teachers. In addition to these 10% bonuses, the legislature has appropriated a one-time additional $500 stipend for NBCT and NBCTs who agree to mentor. The program also provides a $150 incentive to help defray costs for portfolio preparation.

Florida has also recognized National Board Certification as a means of meeting the requirements for license renewal and will grant a license to National Board Certified Teachers who come from out-of-state.

Consequently, although the Source link at the very top of this page makes me wonder if FL taxpayers will eventually have to pay to defend the State of Florida in a potential, future lawsuit brought by the teacher's union, I strongly believe those supporting Governor Bush are the ones telling the truth -- for example, here, in current campaign literature:

"National Board Certification Bonuses - Governor Bush has strongly supported the Excellent Teaching Program, providing $31.5 million this year for salary bonuses to teachers who earn National Board of Professional Teaching standards certification and their mentors. The number of Florida teachers being honored with certification from the prestigious National Board of Professional Teaching Standards has more than doubled since 1999, with Florida now ranking in the top two states in the number of national board-certified teachers."

[summer]

Good thing you taught me how to link. Thanks. :)

[summer]

Typo in editorial: who numbers = whose numbers

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[summer]

I know you meant well! :)

[summer]

FYI -- I will flag others when I am not falling asleep like I am right now! :)

[glc1173@aol.com]

The Janet Reno "Jackboot Janet" hopes the voters don't know!

[dalebert]

Thanks for the information. I have contacted my congressmen to inquire about their support for this. I have also talked to some teachers about national certification. Got some interesting replies.

[summer]

Well, in addition to whatever else Janet Reno may not want anyone to know, she sure has been silence on Florida's very impressive advances in national standing for the increased number of its Nationally Certified Teachers.

I hope people read my editorial, write a Letter to the Editor, and let people know this good news happened under Gov. Bush's watch -- and, with his continuous support and funding of excellent teaching.

[summer]

Thanks, dalebert. I appreciate your comments and interest, as always.

[summer]

dalebert, is your governor Keating? Because here's his quote, below, from the 2nd link on that list I posted -- and, also, here's Gov. Bush's quote:

[Intro to quotes]

The shared experience of teachers working to become better teachers is strengthening the teaching profession. Let us also recognize the school districts, universities, teacher unions, associations and other teachers who had previously achieved National Board Certification that have helped support candidates undertake this very rigorous process.”

Florida

"National Board Certification is a symbol of professional teaching excellence. With this certification teachers, like other professionals, can achieve distinction by demonstrating they meet high and rigorous standards. Not only are teachers strengthened in their practice, but Florida's school children benefit in the classroom."

–Governor Jeb Bush (R)

Oklahoma

"National Board Certification is a symbol of professionalism, dedication and hard work. I am proud of teach Oklahoma teacher who earns this high honor, and grateful that so many of our National Board Certified Teachers are also serving as examples and mentors to their peers."

–Governor Frank Keating (R)

[summer]

FYI. :)

[summer]

FYI. :)

[summer]

OK, now I really am calling it a night! G'night! :)

[summer]

BTW, thanks for the inspiration! :)

[summer]

Bumping for index.

[summer]

Oh, yeah -- and, a bump for you, as I know you just love keeping track of me. :)

[summer]

Thanks for the flag on your Education Watch thread. I look forward to more of your posts.

[Landru]

I'll bump this worthy effort to the top.
I have to believe the most powerful force of all, at least within the FL teaching community has to be you, summer.
You & those of like mind simply must make contact with your peers & spread the word personally.
Or else the uninformed will be left to the mercy of the NEA & horribly Liberal FL newspapers who're under the direction, of course, of you-know-who.

[summer]

Landru, thank you so much for your support. I am honored. :)