A place for free exchange of ideas and opinion on issues of concern to the entire Manual Arts Community

Feb-52009

Let’s Fight for Our Classified Brothers and Sisters

By Travis Miller, English Department As we worry over the impending layoffs and cuts to our benefits, let us not forget about our classified brothers and sisters, who are always the first to go when the budgets get tight.  For years they have ha ...[Read More]

Jan-282009

Are You Offended Yet? You Should Be!

By Travis Miller, English Department Teachers, Parents, and Students, The district seems to be very worried about the negative impact a teacher boycott of periodic assessments will have on the education of our students.     Why isn't the dist ...[Read More]

Jan-252009

Seeing Red – Wearing Red

by Travis Miller, English Department/UTLA Dear Colleagues, Layoffs are not going to happen mid-year but they are planned for the next school year along with class size increases!  The district is still moving to slash our benefits this year. ...[Read More]