So ignorance abides and, given the strong
ties that each member of this board has to the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers,
this unfortunate assemblage of representatives definitely is also in denial,
especially as to the terrible quality of teaching in the district.
But the MPS Board of Education is also
corrupt:
Chair Nelson Inz and most other members of
the board do anything they can to prevent meaningful discussion. The protocol that Inz reads before every
phase of the monthly meeting given for Public Comment was crafted by former
At-large member Rebecca Gagnon (ousted in the election of November 2018) and
Superintendent Ed Graff to prevent my telling the abominable facts concerning
the performance and stances of numerous Davis Center (MPS central offices, 1250
West Broadway) officials and board members.
Given my venues for expression of opinion provided by my new book, my
blog, my television show, my academic journal, and my many public appearances
and circulation in the community, this pitiful attempt to impede my message can
never work.
But at the March meeting, Chair Inz and
Assistant Chair Kim Caprini did everything they could to make the protocol
prevail. At greatest stake that evening
was a board vote on a new contract for Graff, so that this was a logical topic
of concern for anyone speaking at Public Comments. But the wording of the protocol prohibits
mentioning of individual names, reference to specific job positions, or issues
related to employees; further, the
interpretation given to this wording is broadly applied in an attempt to block
any criticism of people who are not doing their jobs. Impeding such truth-telling was the purpose
of Gagnon and Graff in devising this shabby piece of ill-written verbiage.
Thus, as I began in my Public Comments to
recount Ed Graff’s lack of substantive academic credentials with specific
reference to his online masters of educational administration degree received from
the low-tier University of Southern Mississippi, Caprini leaned over to Inz and
advocated citing my comments as delving into employee relations. I just smiled, referred to my blog coverage
of the issue, noted the corruption of Caprini and Inz, and then made my
essential recommendation that Graff not be given another contract.
My point was made.
People could read the full text of my
comments on my blog.
There is nothing, given my multiple venues,
that this dissembling and corrupt board can ever do to prevent my message
from going forth.
Other speakers that evening were more
impeded than I by Inz’s attempt to protect Graff from candid opposition; yet these other speakers, too, did clearly
state their opposition to anther contract being tendered to Graff.
KerryJo Felder was absent that evening; the vote went 8-0 in favor of granting Graff
a new contract. In voting this way and
in their many other moves revealing their dishonesty, denial, and ignorance, this
board is positioned to take a tumble, along with the many Davis Center offenders
at the Minneapolis Public Schools. And,
though Graff is now a few months into his new position, he will also depart the
Davis Center under the tremendous pressure that will be mounted for his removal
in the course of the next few months.
For the benefit of my readers I now present
the insubstantial nature of the master’s degree that Graff maneuvered to obtain
in the online University of Southern Mississippi program. Readers should also scroll on down to the
abstract of the similarly flimsy dissertation that new
Department of Teaching and Learning Executive Director Aimee Fearing wrote for her
insubstantial and low-status doctorate from Hamline University, one of the
three major degree mills for teachers and education administrators in the Twin
Cities.
Now, regarding the Graff degree,
perpend
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Overview
The Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision prepares graduates for P-12 school leadership. The program is a fully online cohort model, with new cohorts beginning each fall semester. Each cohort can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Students enrolled in this program will be required to complete an administrative internship over three semesters, beginning in the second semester of the program. As part of the internship experience, students will be required to identify a primary and a secondary mentor (Principal or Assistant Principal) who will agree to supervise the student during the internship and evaluate the student's performance at its conclusion.
This program of study meets Mississippi's state standards for advanced licensure. Students who intend to seek licensure in another state should verify that this program of study meets the desired state's licensure requirements. For assistance with out-of-state licensure questions, please complete the Professional Licensure Form.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the requirements detailed in Admission Requirements and Procedures , applicants must meet the following requirements and submit the following documents:
- Official GRE scores or other acceptable standardized graduate-level exam scores
- Statement of Purpose - In a letter or essay format, describe your professional experiences and goals and how obtaining this degree will help you to realize those goals.
- CV/Résumé
- Copy of current educator license (with at least three years of teaching experience)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
This program admits new students each fall term. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Program Requirements and Academic Policies
See General Degree Requirements and General Academic Information .
Course Requirements (34 hours)
- EDA 602 - Foundations of School Leadership 3 hrs.
- EDA 603 - Leading Diverse School Populations 3 hrs.
- EDA 604 - Intro to Leadership for Organizational Effectiveness 3 hrs.
- EDA 605 - Intro to Instructional Leadership 3 hrs.
- EDA 606 - Advanced Leadership for Organizational Effectiveness 3 hrs.
- EDA 607 - Advanced Instructional Leadership 3 hrs.
- EDA 608 - Socio-Political Issues and Educational Leadership 3 hrs.
- EDA 609 - Transformational Leadership 3 hrs.
- EDA 636 - Administrative Internship 1-12 hrs. (7 hrs. required)
- EDA 661 - Practitioner as P-12 Researcher 3 hrs.
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