I don't think one needs to be a math major to realize that something stinks.
Batya | Homepage | 12.08.07 - 11:56 am | #

I really have to question anyone who would want a 6-day work week. Could they not be hired somewhere else?

And do you know what the requirements are for these employees? Do they have to meet state certification and have a masters?
Schoolgal | 12.08.07 - 12:55 pm | #

Schoolgal,

Apparently they don't even need to have clean criminal records as far as the NY State auditors could tell from the KIPP documentation.

I just looked at the Teach@KIPP page and I do not see any requirement list for applicants other than a willingness to "Be Nice. Work Hard."

This isn't to say there aren't requirements like state certification or graduate degrees to teach at KIPP.

But given the KIPPster penchant for piss-poor documentation, they may not be sure which teachers hold certification and advanced degrees.
reality-based educator | Homepage | 12.08.07 - 1:14 pm | #