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Friday, December 7, 2012

FHS Principal Reacts to National Evaluation News

Goldfarb talks about the latest teacher evaluation discussion and reminds the community of upcoming school events.

Editor's Note: This was written by Fairfax High School Principal Dave Goldfarb and sent by to parents and students as part of a weekly email chain. Fairfax Community – This week’s message comes to you earlier than usual as a reminder that all Fairfax High School students will be released today at 12:05. Our early dismissal allows our staff to participate in meetings and professional development. We want to thank the students, parents, and community members who nominated a Fairfax High School staff member for our Teacher of the Year. It is wonderful to read the many accounts of the impact of our staff members with their students. Teachers’ work with students is a combination of inspiration, motivation, and a whole lot of perspiration. It is…

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Fairfax High School

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Teachers To School Board: 'Our Members Will Be Heard One Way Or Another'

President of Fairfax County teachers union says bad climate intimidates and bullies teachers, discourages feedback

A teachers' union representing thousands of Fairfax County Public School teachers says its members are afraid to offer input or speak out about classroom or curriculum changes. But intimidation and bullying of teachers at certain schools from FCPS administrators are not new issues, the union says. Stephen Greenburg, president of the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, said the climate in schools across the county has been deteriorating for a decade, and despite several attempts to create an ongoing dialogue about the issue, it hasn't improved. "Many teachers in this system are afraid to speak out for fear of retribution. Whether their fears are founded in reality or simply perceived, the fact they feel that way is not healthy," …

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Teachers Say They’re Overworked and Fairfax County Public Schools (in Falls Church Patch)

Cassie

12:25 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Great Idea Chris. Too bad Steve did not win. Hopefully the new school board will consider this initiative.   more ›

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