I’ve come across some new information that shows more potential corruption in education. The problem is I don’t trust anyone to report it to. I’m serious. Can you imagine that Not one agency I can trust to move on this. Can you believe that in the last 644 days since… Continue reading
They say “When life throws you lemons, just make lemonade.” Going along with that saying I have had plenty of lemons thrown at me. Come get your lemonade. I was told that on March 11, 2013 Principal Linda Hill made her 30th allegation againstme. Principal Hill contacted SCI… Continue reading
After Friday’s third failed attempt at recalling me as union chapter leader, I stopped by a bar where a lot of IS 49 staff was engaged in a Happy Hour fund raiser. I heard we won first place. My stay was extremely brief, but it was enough to see… Continue reading
If you are reading this, you probably should have already read yesterday’s post titled: I Would Consider Being Recalled as a UFT Chapter Leader a Big Win The third attempt recall me as UFT Chapter Leader failed as well. I’m not happy though. I’m not doing a “nanny-nanny-poo-poo I’m still… Continue reading
Why Would Being Recalled as a UFT Chapter Leader Be a Win For Me Before I answer that, first some brief history. As you may know, I’m the UFT Chapter Leader of a school I have not stepped foot in over 545 days. It was no coincidence that I was… Continue reading
It’s not only important that you can just read, but that you can also comprehend what you read. Isn’t that what we teach and test students on Reading comprehension is extremely important. What Common Core Learning Standard does that fall under I wouldn’t know as I have been barred from… Continue reading
DOCILE docile adjective 1.ready to accept control or instruction; submissive. “a cheap and docile workforce” Synonyms: submissive,unassertive Shhhh…quiet. We are in the habitat and age of the Docile Educator. Wait, before we get into the Docile Educator, let’s talk about what scientists have discovered about frogs. Scientists say that if… Continue reading
Some of you might have read my post last week titled The David Pakter Saga – An All Too Familiar Story. I sent that to David and he was able to return with a comment from Paris, France. I felt that his comment would be somewhat lost at the bottom… Continue reading
DISCLAIMER: In no way am I stating that the underage use of alcohol will help boost grades. You are not going to believe this story. Actually you are, if you have been keeping up here with this ongoing saga. Nothing is outside of the realm of possibility. Picture it… October… Continue reading
David Pakter -“NYC Teacher of the Year” to Windowless Rubber Room. The Three R’s of Education – Rubber Room is Retaliation. 1997 “Teacher of the Year” David Pakter and NYC Mayor Giuliani Any teacher under attack should also read, actually MUST READ, the David Pakter story. A very lengthy and… Continue reading
I know this site is called Protect Portelos, but I have to admit that I hate the name. I was naive when I created it and back in March 2012, I thought I was the only one under attack. Almost every night I get calls and emails from educators around… Continue reading
UPDATE: The lead investigator heading this case has left. Lawrence Scott is no longer with the DOE. No word on replacement yet. What secrets lay within the $7 Million budget of 101 Warren Street, Berta Dreyfus IS 49 How much is it costing the taxpayer and the students How many… Continue reading
One Year Anniversary of Rubber Room Live Stream -Still Exiled. Still Paid. Still Fighting. I’ve been blogging about the injustices that have transpired since March 2012. A month after started publishing news of the attacks against me, I was removed from my state of the art STEM Lab and exiled… Continue reading
SCI Pt 2- A Tale of Two Videos is segment two of EducatorFightsBack.org’s SCI Series. Part 1 was “The Special Commissioner of Investigations Hand is in the Pocket of the Chancellor” If you read Part 1, then you know that SCI investigators have visited my father-in-law at his job during… Continue reading
Can you guess how many jelly beans in this jar Better yet, could you guess how many different allegations were made about me after I raised concerns at my school (Answer below) On April 26, 2012 I was removed from my position as an educator. This was after I… Continue reading
As I was taking out the garbage last night, a car pulled up to my house and a young man got out and approached me with papers. “Mr. Francesco Portelos” he asked. “Yes. Can I help you” as I slowly slid my hand towards my Samsung Galaxy S3. Damn… Continue reading
I never really write two posts on the same day, but since this Rubber Room lawsuit story broke today, I had to jump in. I have received many texts and emails and have been tagged in some Tweets, so I grabbed my laptop and headed to the backyard. “Honey, can… Continue reading
Part 1 of the EducatorFightsBack.org’s SCI Series The Special Commissioner of Investigation’s Hand is in the Pocket of the Chancellor Relax…it’s a question, not a statement. Notice the “question mark” at the end Just a quick thank you to my public school teachers for teaching me proper punctuation and grammar.… Continue reading
I have wanted to cover the Christine Rubino story for a long time. I’ve been engulfed in my own battle and couldn’t find the time.I have been in contact with Christine for over a year and she is a fighter. We need more parents and educators like her, not less.… Continue reading
What did the UFT Want What did the NYC DOE want What did Mayor Bloomberg want …and how did those topics differ from what NYSED Commissioner Dr. John King wanted in the end I FOILed those May 8th proposals on May 22, 2013. Although there was some delay and loss… Continue reading
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