Official Twitter of the Providence Teachers Union-Local 958. Representing PVD Teachers & Students by fighting for equity and the betterment of public education.
Hunker down RI , except Ts and Ss! You can’t see family or friends for two weeks but get in school with hundreds of people, stay all day, and then return home to your stable, safe, hunkered down homes!!! Makes perfect sense to us!🙄
So the Mayor that fired all of the teachers and the Mayor who gave the schools away without a fight are teaming up to tell our Mayor-elect Smiley what they think he should do about educations in Prov?!? Simple, don’t listen to them! Clearly, they have shown all you need to know!
Wasted time and money at negotiations when the Commissioner is a NO SHOW and the Super leaves for an hour to be on a Zoom with American Reading! $350 per hour for the mediator and over $800 per hour for her attorney!
@AInfanteGreen
could care less about negotiating a contract!
Do we have N95 masks for our students and staff? Will we flip classes to DL in the event of high positive cases? Will we shut the water fountains &. give water bottles? Will we deep clean classes with positive cases or will YOU(collective) continue to act as if Covid isn’t real?
So, 6 more names for teacher resignations on this Friday… have no fear though the District has hired more admin for the District/Network. With the 140+ vacancies maybe they should disperse to schools, roll up their sleeves and start covering classes! THAT would be great!
Having a phenomenal day feeling the support of the membership! Clearly, it isn’t the Union leadership vs the members as the commissioner falsely claims.
#TeachersarethePTU
Dear
@AInfanteGreen
our teachers are the Union! Stop trying to divide us with your lies and rhetoric. 1940 members are not buying it!
@PTU958
are unified, now stronger than ever!!!
Instead of wasting instructional time, resources and energy on RICAS this year, what say we spend that time on the social emotional well-being of our students! Let’s create a way to engage every child in self awareness, reduction of stress/anxiety techniques, nutrition, balance!
Why isn't anyone concerned that
@AInfanteGreen
didn't start an investigation the minute she found out about Dr. Allege, and begin due process ?
#complicit
#derilictionofduty
@GovDanMcKee
needs to make a move in the best interest of student safety, gaining the trust of teachers!
On behalf of all of the members of the Providence Teachers Union, our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of the Woonsocket School employee who passed away due to Covid. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
BTW, we can no longer sit and listen to the BIG lie that Providence schools never had a curriculum until
@AInfanteGreen
that is so far from true! Course1, scope and sequence, GLEs, GSE, Standards; and curriculum products DI, Reading Street, Language! Springboard, and many more!
Those who dismissed the past are complicit in the events of the present- we are in the business of protecting and educating children.
@HarrisonPeters
@AInfanteGreen
’s judgement are called into question!
As students, teachers and staff start to return to school tomorrow after being away for so long please take care, be patient, be flexible and welcoming to our everyone returning to PPSD tomorrow. It has been a long time since we have been together. Be kind. Relax. We got this!
Once again Mass Education leaders showed why they are first in the nation; they develop &cohesive plans without harming Ts livelihoods or creating financial burdens by forcing Ts to take ELL courses- They offered the courses AND they were free for everyone- THAT is how you lead!
Providence Schools made it own record today- 304 uncovered classrooms!!! three- hundred and four- I sure can bet there is MUCH creativity happening today- rest assured
@GinaRaimondo
@AInfanteGreen
@PTU958
and our TAs have it covered; as we have since late Oct😡 Do parents know?!
Ts struggle to get ESL certifications or be consolidated We wonder how many bldg principals,district leaders, network administrators have the ESL/ ELL certification? Do as I say not as I do? EVERYONE in leadership should have to get it too!
@AInfanteGreen
@HarrisonPeters
all in?!
Why weren’t parents/guardians polled to assess their comfort level with returning in the midst of the highest numbers of cases in the entire pandemic?
@DanMcKeeRI
@RIDeptEd
We know you don’t care about Ts but we thought you cared about our kids? Guess not.
We have questions…If this is the most contagious variant, but we are not quarantining or notifying close contacts,then how are we going to stop the spread?If rapid tests can’t detect Omicron why are we doing them? If we can’t staff schools why aren’t we moving to DL?
@DanMcKeeRI
@PTU958
would like to congratulate Dr. Javier Montanez on his appointment as Superintendent! We look forward to a positive, productive and collaborate relationship to create the schools our students deserve!
Tonight, Providence teachers prepare to return for the 2023-24 school year! We, like our students are anxious, nervous and have the Sunday scaries… if you know a teacher, or your child has a teacher let them know how important they are!
Anyone who was wondering about Ts commitment to bringing Ss back should note that every available vaccine appointment that was opened up to Teachers has been filled. Thank you
@JoeBiden
@DanMcKeeRI
@RIFTFrankFlynn
@NEARhodeIsland
Now, let’s get the impacted communities like PVD!
The thoughts and prayers of our entire membership are with the family who suffered a tragic and fatal fire in Providence this afternoon! We are also grateful to the members of Providence Fire for your brave work knocking down the fire!
@dsilva799
@ProvFirefighter
Didn’t
@AInfanteGreen
and
@HarrisonPeters
brag in the self-report card that they streamlined central office... looks bloated to us! Getting rid of admin Asst, clerks and Ts to replace with Admins, superintendents and directors is the opposite of streamlined! Cha-Ching.
Best part of my job as prez happens when Ts ask me to read to their class! Thank you Ms. Naylor and Rm 204 Rock Stars for allowing me to read, Big Al! Every S answered questions, and used rich vocabulary in our discussion!
As we close the door on this pandemic teaching year a few notes:
@PTU958
Ts taught in person from the first day. Our Ss & parents worked through stressful @ uncertain year with grace and grit! Kudos to all!
Shout out to our
@PTU958
nurses for doing the difficult work of contact tracing, notification to
@ridoh
and families on top of all the the everyday nursing duties you have!
#PTUnursesrock
!
Conducting walkthroughs, looking for rigorous instruction, on the 2nd day of school in 90 degree heat is not data collection! It IS bullying, harassment and intimidation,not the mark of a true leader. Teachers are building community with their new class, give grace not criticism
Providence Students and Families - Our 14th annual Providence Princess Gown Giveaway is tomorrow, April 7th. Stop by the PTU Office on 99 Corliss Street between 9AM and 12PM for complimentary prom gowns, shoes, and accessories!
#ProvidencePrincess
how many admins, district admin, network admin have their ELL cert?Lead by example! Get it done! In fact, spend some of the 54 million in stimulus money to get every T ELL certified in PVD, for free, in district! Be ALL IN for that!!!
@HarrisonPeters
@AInfanteGreen
#InvestinELL
16.4% of
@PTU958
have resigned in the past two years… not retired, resigned. The super-majority of those who have left have taken their talents to other districts, because their expertise, experience, and knowledge is valued and respected.
#facts
Union A gets 10% raise over 3 yrs, Union B gets 2.75% raise over same 3 yrs. Union A is majority Male, Union B is majority Female.
@Jorge_Elorza
is that your idea of
#payequity
?
We had 10,000 books delivered yesterday! Lots of titles, genres, reading levels and diverse authors! Food, Bouncy houses, face painting and a DJ! Let’s start this school year off with good books and a great celebration from
@PTU958
@rifthp
@AFTunion
#
We stay because of our students!
We teach because of our students!
We learn from our students!
We care about are students! We LOVE our students!
@PTU958
Ts care, advocate, show up and educate!
Before
@AInfanteGreen
placed another person in
@pvdschools
, even an interim, there MUST be transparency and a vetting process given the incompetence of hiring experienced, qualified, certified leaders. No more carpetbaggers, friends, buddies, relatives, or shady pasts-we’re done
Thank you
@pvdschools
leaders for showing up strong for the
@ptu958
Book Event!Great things happen for kids when we collaborate! Sorry, I missed getting Dr. Montañez in the photo but he was chatting up the kids and families!Thank you,
@AFTunion
We have an opportunity in this round of negotiations to lower class size significantly enough to improve outcomes for kids by personalizing instruction to meet their needs!
@AInfanteGreen
should reconsider our proposal from previous negotiations so we can effectuate real change!
Throwing accolades at yourselves whilst trying to deflect from lack of judgment and incompetence is almost as disgusting as hiring a predator that was your friend- and the outside auditor? Haven’t you wasted enough money this year on consultants? The arrogance is astonishing!
Ts and Ss a reminder if you are in lockdown mode NO admin, security, police or fire will ask you to let them in- they will have access/keys/code words. Stay locked in and wait. Be safe all!
#wearenotok
#safeschools
#protectsvhoolcimmunities
In over 20 years in education, I’ve never had a teacher refuse to show me a lesson plan or talk to me about what they are doing in a classroom I visit.
Nor can I remember any complaints about it from any administrator I had an ounce of respect for.
Just received two emails from two outstanding educators telling me they are resigning and going to other districts. (Not for the commute, but to feel respected and valued!) The hemorrhaging continues…and all the incentives in the world can’t replace their expertise and training!
Imagine being made to sign a non-disclosure agreement explicating stating you cannot speak to the School Board, politicians and the like?!? This is all you need to know about
@AInfanteGreen
leadership style.
On behalf of the
@PTU958
I would like to express our deepest sympathies to
@MaryellnGoodwin
family, friends, colleagues and all who knew and loved her. Sen Goodwin was a fierce advocate for the Providence Public School community of students, families and educators! 1/3
Can someone in education please explain the rationale for ending a vibrant, brilliant performing arts program for more time in front of a computer?
#morethanatestscore
#baddecision
@pvdschools
@AInfanteGreen
making it impossible for our Ss to show they are talented and smart!
The test positive rate is 7%, cases are as high or higher (sometimes) than they were last week! Why is DL not an option for next week ?
@RIDeptEd
RIDOH and
@GovDanMcKee
do not blow this! Do the right thing for the health and safety of our children, families, educators & community
HP gave Alege a promotion.On one of Aleges emails just before all this it said on the bottom interim chief of schools.He put him in charge of K -12. He announced it to the Network leaders at a meeting. So HP promoted not only hired him he promoted him
@GovDanMcKee
@RIDeptEd
I cannot name the countless teachers, library/media specialists, that volunteered their time this week sorting, labeling, boxing and unboxing books and door- knocking this week! We are so appreciate of your time and positive energy we cannot thank you enough!
#Teachersaretheunion
How to improve morale when excellent educators who ask questions get told, “If you don’t like it here maybe you should leave!” Or “Maybe you should find another job”.Is this what good leaders do to inspire?To support? assist? Resignations are coming in weekly-sad state of affairs
There are no limits to the manipulation and gaslighting that is being used against our teachers for trying to rationalize irrational staffing decisions designed to demoralize teachers- once again!
#Yourinexperienceisshowing
The number of COVID cases in schools has increased dramatically over the past several weeks! The cases being reported by the state are not providing an accurate picture due to home testing .
The K-12 Council for El/Sec Ed have been eerily quite the past few days?What say you of this disgraceful so- called leadership of
@AInfanteGreen
and
@HarrisonPeters
- you are complicit in your silence and blind support of two unqualified, inexperienced leaders
@RIDeptEd
time 2 Go
Apparently everything old is new again in PPSD PD-we are talking about sentence stems,Accountable Talk, didn’t we do this 20 years ago w/University of Pittsburgh? Imagine if had we maintained that level of rigorous PD and Relationship- like MA did? Imagine?
So, the bottom line is Javier and Angelica made the decision to close the schools! Shame on all of you for lying, covering it up and blaming the leak…NO confidence in your leadership still true to this day, perhaps even more so now!!!!
#
“It’s our job as a union to flip the script and start talking about the things that are right, because we’re doing a lot of good in Providence public schools.” - PTU President Maribeth Calabro (
@Renny920
)
#PVDstrong
Governor supports students families and ppsd teachers with new contract while Mayor Elorza didn’t even attend the graduation ceremonies this year for many of his high schools. Proves you really care about our students?!? Did you attend AF graduation?!
We have a mirror you can look in, you are inept and lying through your teeth about the impact that COVID is having in our classrooms, on instruction, the social emotional well being of our students & staff. How dare you make such a disparaging statement-you are lying. Point blank
If the school closures are a rumor then
@PTU958
will apologize for putting it out there in the Twit-o-sphere! All
@RIDeptEd
’s AIG and Sup Montañez have to do is tell everyone it isn’t true and discussions never took place at their level…
So, the sub/teacher shortage is at defcon 1- Our Ss are missing art, music, library/media, and state mandated phys ed are being missed so those Ts can cover vacancies😡😡😡Our Ss deserve better!!!
I want to take a moment to thank our teachers. What you've done this year is extraordinary.
You deserve to live in a world where your labor is fully valued online and in person. Where you don't have to constantly come out of pocket, or risk health in a pandemic.
We see you.
When the very people who are causing the stress and anxiety are suggesting yoga and meditation it gives the appearance of being tone deaf and far removed!!! Read the room
@AInfanteGreen
and Supt Montanez!
Sad state of affairs when 3 administrators of color, raised in Prov, overcame obstacles, went through our schools- ALL gone! Walk the walk! They ARE exactly what our students need to see as leaders, mentors!
#taleoftwonarratives
@GovDanMcKee
@RIDeptEd
Do better!
This agreement is a first step towards the schools our students and their families deserve, which is the goal our union has been striving for and will continue to put first and foremost.
#Together4PVD
@rifthp
@GovDanMcKee
@Renny920
One year ago, Providence Teachers sent their students home with Chromebooks in hand and embarked on a complete shift in mindset, behavior and instructional practices! None of us had any idea that what would follow would be an impactful, anxiety-provoking, traumatic, journey!
Leased the space, that was already occupied for $1, let that sink in! Displaced students, disrupted a community for ONE DOLLAR!!!
@Jorge_Elorza
you are the worst Mayor to be elected in Prov- and that is saying a lot!
**Here is a FACT**currently there are 65 vacancies ( sixty-five)
@pvdschools
also currently there are ZERO postings for those positions on School Spring or PPSD HR page!
@PTU958
and the contract have nothing to do with hiring of new educators- the narrative has been manipulated!
Hey
@GovRaimondo
Covid not widespread at schools?!?🤣 you got jokes Ask the Ts, Ss, families at MLK, Carnevale, E3, Greene, Veazie, JSEC — how they feel about that statement!
@PTU958
Ts can tell folks differently!
Not so fun fact: Ss who were on Distance Learning last year were forced to come to school to take RICAS and Access tests b/c there was "No Covid pass" to stop the testing! Why does
@RIDeptEd
@pvdschools
think they should get a two-year extension due to COVID? Smoke and mirrors
Admin told Ts to pack up their rooms so they could be painted. Not one word about displacing them to one side of the building for AF to infiltrate- transparency, truth and truth-
@AInfanteGreen
is incapable of all of the above
@GovDanMcKee
left to clean Riamondo’s mess again!