April 30, 2007For Roanoke schools, the best way was to part waysThe Roanoke School Board and school Superintendent Marvin Thompson wisely recognized that it was best to end Thompson's tenure now, as cleanly and civilly as possible - and before simmering unrest could build beyond repair. But school officials need not let this bump, substantial as it is, stall what progress has been made under Thompson's leadership. |
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April 30, 2007
For Roanoke schools, the best way was to part ways
The Roanoke School Board and school Superintendent Marvin Thompson wisely recognized that it was best to end Thompson's tenure now, as cleanly and civilly as possible - and before simmering unrest could build beyond repair.
But school officials need not let this bump, substantial as it is, stall what progress has been made under Thompson's leadership.
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