They should blame those administrators whose mismanagement of schools resulted in public outcry for reform. They should insist that their children receive better instruction so they can meet the classroom standards designed to prepare them for life and work in the next century. The state PTA should be a leader in the effort to make sure reform does not falter. It must take a public stand against any attempt to derail progress. The teachers union has done so.
Parents can do no less.
This situation is too murky to continue. Officials now make noises that indicate they wish Chief Wilmore would retire. This is no way to run a city or fire department. This creeping about has generated a vicious whispering campaign and is unfair to Chief Wilmore, the city s firefighters and residents. It appears City Hall is trying to send Chief Wilmore a departure message as gently as possible.