Dr. Fran Gallo surprised many by addressing the winter meeting of the Rhode Island Statewide Coalition. Her words are powerful as she outlines the events that led to the firing of all the teachers at Central Falls High School. Dr. Gallo shares her surprise and disappointment with the teachers. The unions are at fault, but teachers didn’t speak up, didn’t protest, and didn’t advocate for the students. Dr. Gallo also states clearly that there will be no more mediation.
Thankfully Justin Katz of the blog Anchor Rising was there. He recorded the speech, and posted it on YouTube in two parts. Congratulations to Justin, who understood the importance of attending and covering this meeting. The Providence Journal wasn’t there, and that’s why its relying on his work to report the story.
