USDEs Paul Gammill Fired Over FERPA Concerns

DECEMBER 3, 2014 ~ SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT HUDSON VALLEY NY

USDEs Arne Duncan does not appreciate honesty.

Paul Gammill, a USDE staffer, complained to the USDE that the departments plans to institute a P-20 cradle to career network would violate FERPA. USDEs Carmel Martin literally kicked the guy out  with a swift boot to the tush from her high heels.

Thats right, the USDEs  intent to facilitate statewide longitudinal data systems capable of tracking individuals from pre-kindergarten through employment arises out of questionable circumstances. FERPA was amended after a USDE staffer threatened to out the department for violating FERPA regulations in clauses that officials intended to include in the federal stimulus Bill.

Please allow me to explain.

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