Comments on: EQAO Testing Scandal: Fallout

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:37:05 +0000

Wow, someone sounds like a disgruntled teacher….I’m sure you have never broken any rules at work, right?

By: Jennifer Prince

Jennifer Prince — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:26:31 +0000

Cheating is wrong, yes. This test which I also agree is ridiculous, however, carries some weight in terms of outcomes that affect our children, and if Francine has done wrong, this was what I believe to be the motivator. Too much focus from our students and staff is directed at this yardstick instead of in each individual child’s growth. I personally don’t care if my kids are winning some imaginary intellectual race with the average third grader. I see them making progress to what I know to be the best of their abilities and that’s what matters. If you are involved in your child’s education, than you don’t need a comparison to your next door neighbor’s kid to keep you aprised of how they’re doing. Francine has already been kept away from a job she loves and has a genuine gift for for two months as well as having had her name and photo out there for all to see and judge. Losing her job for good seems to me extreme and unjust, to her and to a school that has much to gain from her. One bad decision should not define a person’s entire career. Aren’t disciplinary measures meant to teach? I don’t think we’d be at risk of this same mistake being repeated, but I fear we have much to lose by writing someone off based on a test many question the validity of in the first place. As far as Mme. Rheault being capable of deception to parents and staff in other areas,we can entertain all kinds of what if and conspiracy theories and waste all day doing so. I think enough time has been wasted.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:06:15 +0000

Paula,
Karen Wilkinson is a major player (read Superintendent) with TVDSB and one of Francine’s bosses. I think that you need to keep in mind that there are MANY sides to this train wreck that you are not privy too and that the ‘message’ you were delievered was very carefully orchestrated. Opening tests days in advance and allowing teacher access is wrong (not grey) and allows the teachers to possibility teach the questions before. End of story. She is jeopardizibg not only her career, but others too in doing this. You may want to consider the fact that Francine Rheault has probably sent you down the garden path about your kids progress, needs and services received and you wouldn’t even know it. If she would lie and cheat for a ridiculous test, then what else would she do? Just my own personal thoughts though.