http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-exodus3jul03,1,4037198.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-california
Nearly 700 L.A. Unified teachers have taken leaves of absence to teach at the district's 100 charter schools, according to district figures. So far, only 176 have returned. Teachers expressed frustration about the lack of flexibility they have under the district's strict teaching plans. "I felt like a spark trying to ignite that kept sputtering out," said Fred Chapel, who left his district teaching position several years ago for a charter. Lori Pawinski, who left a district post as an assistant principal to lead a Green Dot Public Schools charter, said "I have an opportunity to set a vision, build a relationship with students and parents. As an educator, how could I turn that down? I'm not afraid to have people judge me -- to look and see if I am able to do what I promised."
Source: LA Times (free registration required)
Date: 07/03/2006
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