Parents are clueless. They have no idea you can ask out, just like they have no idea they can view their (child's) tests. I know you're going to see a lot more opt-outs for the elementary grade levels.

I just think people need to give them a fair chance, and we're offering that option.

The personal attacks and the attacks on the group are inappropriate.

Here's them trying to get rid of him.

We should figure out how to do this so that some parents don't feel disenfranchised, angry and upset. It says a lot about the state of where we are in the city, the role of parents and the reality of small school and combining schools.

At the first parents' meeting I'll ask if there is anything I should know about a child. And I'll hear a parent say their daughter is very shy. But usually within a week or so they come out of their shell and they are right up there with the rest of the girls. I think it is because they know they aren't by themselves and they are part of the team. It really feels fantastic for us to see that happen with these girls.