Hamline Elementary School

Posted March 10, 2009

My children attend this school and I am very upset that they are not able to attend another because of where we live. This school does pay attention to children in need of extra support or help! they supposedly have after school programs..which my kids attend and as of yet I have not seen an improvment. Teachers have way too many kids in class room for them to give extra attention to kids that need the most!
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Posted November 23, 2008

I am a teacher and know this school well. The surrounding area is rough and gang activity is a fairly constant presence. That said, it is remarkable that a fantastic group of students attend this school and an even more fantastic group of teachers work here under an incredibly dysfunctional administration. Teachers are rarely praised or thanked and teacher opinion is not solicted or appreciated. The atmosphere is punitive and oppressive. And still you find dedicated, intelligent, caring teachers here. This could be a wonderful place if it weren't for the principal and assistant principals who micromanage, are unable to look at the big picture or take proactive measures and must be right all the time. They are rude and mean-spirited and yet in spite of its adminstration, Hamline has great kids and great teachers. Unfortunately, unless the LSC cans the administration, Hamline won't change for teachers or the students.
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Posted October 9, 2005

Yikes! Poor management, poorly run school, unhappy teachers and children don't learn to their potential.
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