2016-07-07 11:24
Candi Peterson & GeLynn ThompsonCandidates for WTU Prez & GVP 2016By Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein ‘do not’ represen… Read More
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2016-07-01 13:22
June 30th is the last official day of WTU Prez Davis' constitutional term. Malcolm Barnes explores this unfortunate scandal in the article below. What remains ahead is anybody's guess especi… Read More
2016-06-25 15:01
Candi Peterson & GeLynn ThompsonWTU President & VP 2016 candidatesBy Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice PresidentIf you haven't received a ballot, please contact Jasmine Wright, WTU Membe… Read More
2016-06-13 14:08
By Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union (WTU) or… Read More
2016-06-06 03:09
By Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union (WTU) or… Read More
2016-05-31 02:54
WTU Prez Liz Davis reveals 4% Teacher contract offerThis article recounts information shared by Cardozo Education Campus teachers with Malcolm Lewis Barnes, independent journalist shortly af… Read More
2016-05-23 03:41
By Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union (WTU) or… Read More
2016-05-10 01:46
By Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union (WTU) or… Read More
2016-04-19 04:39
By Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union (WTU) or… Read More
2016-04-10 19:08
Candi Peterson and GeLynn ThompsonCandidates for WTU President & GVP 2016By Candi Peterson, Candidate for WTU President 2016Disclaimer: I AM NOT a member of the current WTU Contract… Read More
2016-02-03 16:29
Response to Coach SpinnerBy: Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washingto… Read More
2016-02-03 16:28
By: Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice President
Statements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union… Read More
2016-02-03 16:28
Written By, Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union… Read More
2015-12-16 05:51
No More Broken Promises!By Candi Peterson, General Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teac… Read More
2015-11-10 12:16
Written by Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union… Read More
2015-10-19 11:51
By Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union (WTU) or it… Read More
2015-09-29 11:05
By Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union (WTU)… Read More
Cynthia Lee: The Price Of Justice Is Too High In A Fairfax County Public Schools Teacher Firing Case
2015-09-21 15:03
By Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Washington Teachers' Union… Read More
2015-08-21 15:16
By Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentGreat teachers are not born, they're made. It takes time to become a great teacher.We are more than just the sum of our teacher evaluation (IMPAC… Read More
2015-08-18 10:55
Friedrichs v. CTA to be heard by Supreme CourtBy Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions o… Read More
2015-08-03 12:01
Tubman Elem. School wine deliveryBy Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentThere aren’t many employers that would allow you to have your "wine of the month" shipment delivered to yo… Read More
2015-08-03 12:00
By Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentOn Saturday, July 11th - the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President, Randi Weingarten came under fire after her executive council voted… Read More
2015-08-03 12:00
Written by Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentRecently, an education colleague asked me how do we make charter schools better? I really had no answer to his question in light of some… Read More
2015-08-03 03:31
TCCS Principal Worrell-Breeden By Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice PresidentStatements or expressions of opinions herein 'do not' represent the views or official positions of DCPS, AFT, Wa… Read More
2015-06-29 12:47
Christopher Chandler receiving Lorraine H.Whitlock awardPictured CM Yvette Alexander, salutatorian- David Wynn,Mayor Muriel Bowser & Ward 7 Dem, Ed PotilloBy Candi Peterson and… Read More
2015-06-23 13:07
Incivility & Workplace Bullyingphoto by Kristian HammerstadBy Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice PresidentIncivility is a general term for social behavior lacking in civility or good&nbs&hell…Read More
2015-06-16 04:59
Written By Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentSomebody dropped the ball. Who’s to blame for the eight years we waited for an independent evaluation of mayoral control of DC Publ… Read More
2015-06-16 02:37
Created by Ballou HS Students @ Teacher Sit-InBy Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentBallou teachers stage a sit-in in the cafeteria with their students in protest of their schools rec… Read More
2015-06-10 18:50
By Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentIt's that time of year again when DC schools approaches its final days as the school year comes to an end. Some principals have already faced pri… Read More
2015-06-08 01:56
Principal Bullying in DC Public SchoolsBy Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentA great deal of attention has been given to bullying in schools since the inception of Bullying Prevention… Read More
2015-06-08 01:10
Written by Candi Peterson, WTU General Vice PresidentRecently, I received an email from a New York teacher blogger friend. He thought I'd be interested in a blog post from NY blogger, Carol… Read More
2014-05-15 15:44
East of the River DC News (Reposted)But Two Schools of Thought Emerge ByVirginia Avniel Spatz Orr parents protest Orr Principal Niyeka WilsonParents and students demonstrate outside Orr… Read More
2014-03-25 18:48
By Candi Peterson Please be advised that DCPS is hosting an event open to all current WTU members who are interested in learning about some of the new initiatives in DCPS&rs&hell…Read More
2014-03-25 18:48
By Candi Peterson Please be advised that DCPS is hosting an event open to all current WTU members who are interested in learning about some of the new initiatives in DCPS&rs&hell…Read More
2014-03-22 03:03
By Candi Peterson I've covered the story about Orr elementary school in SE Washington, DC since I visited and learned of special needs students being taught in a vault and a music… Read More
2014-03-20 04:28
Dear Members of the WTU Bargaining Unit:It has come to our attention that DCPS has disseminated a survey to members of our bargaining unit asking among other things, whether you approve or d… Read More
2014-02-25 02:11
River Terrace Elementary School By Candi Peterson2/23/14 Update: A letter from Dr. Beers, DCPS Chief of Specialized Instruction sent to parents on February 20 confirmed the delay in Riv… Read More
2014-02-10 18:08
Orr Vault classroom 2/7/14Overcrowded music classroom at Orr 1/29/14Orr Vault classroom 2/7/14Orr vault class 2/7/14Orr Elementary Vault classroom 2/7/14By Candi Peterso… Read More
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