[Ed.L.D. at HGSE]

It was nice to have someone with whom to turn for rantings and ravings. It was nice to know I was (am) not alone!

I did whole lot of 'lurking' - but you weren't alone in this.

See ya this time next year?

[Ed.L.D. at HGSE]

Still no word from HGSE. This erratic snowstorm in the northeast probably is not helping matters as well. I anticipate a delay, but that may just be wishful thinking on my part.

An acceptance by HGSE would give me a chance to help my ancestors shine and bring glory and honor to my family.

Ah, but alas, rejection is seemingly becoming more and more of a possibility. No matter what, I hope that HGSE keeps in mind that people who are going to bring about change in our urban schools are not necessarily going to be those who come from

privileged backgrounds or those who had access to a decent education, test prep materials, and a gamut of other resources.

It would be interesting to get a synopsis of the typical applicant to this program.

As the time ticketh away, keep hope alive! The right news will come to you.

W

This is such a valid point. The ed reform movement is becoming full of the type of people you described. Do they have value add to the conversation and work? Absolutely..however, I'm knee deep in an organization that only has this type and has done a piss poor job of including others at the table. We are being charged with changing a system without including the ones most affected in the discussion. Like you, I'm really hoping HGSE has a hybrid mix in the first pool.

[Ed.L.D. at HGSE]

Did you all receive an email from HGSE that notices for interview will go out between Feb. 12 and Feb. 26th?