USA TV TALK NEWS
(Danbury, Connecticut)...Thomas Murphy (left) told USA TV Talk Al Bruhn (right) during a live broadcast at Comcast Cablevision in this city March 19, 2002 that Connecticut is better off than other states in terms of getting teachers to replace classroom teachers slated to retire during the next few years. Thomas Murphy, a spokesperson for the Connecticut Department of Education, explained that there are critical shortages of teachers for upper grades, but that there are teachers available for the elementary schools. However, city schools are in greater demand for teachers than their counterpart schools in the towns, Thomas Murphy said. Furthermore, Thomas Murphy said there has to be a better way of keeping young and old teachers in the classrooms. First and second year teachers are leaving the teaching profession, and teachers are opting for early retirement which Thomas Murphy contends should be curtailed. He added that retired teachers should be brought back into the classroom where needed without penalty to their retirement paychecks. On another issue, Thomas Murphy praised the controversial Connecticut Mastery Test and its usefulness now. Nevertheless, Thomas Murphy said the CMT shouldn't be the sole course of teaching today.
On the issue of suspected child abuse, Thomas Murphy explained that anyone who attempts to cover-up a suspected child abuser could have his/her license revoked. Thomas Murphy said that Connecticut Prosecutors have issued a warning to all teaching staff both public and non-public of its legal obligation to report all suspected child abuse or face disciplinary action.Consequently, any student who thinks he/she has been abused by a teacher/principal should click onto following link for information as to how to report incident(s). Students have until age 21 to report abuse cases including attempts by officials to pay off victim's parent(s) not to talk about incident(s). It's all to be considered political scandal!
Scandal Hotline Takes Tips On CorruptionRelated to this topic is this report on Children: Victims of a Sex-Crazed Society
Thomas Murphy described today's society as being legal minded and that parents of special education students have a right to challenge their local public school district for better education....UPDATE (March 27, 2002)...Thomas Murphy e-mailed Al Bruhn "Al -- Thanks very much. It was a pleasure appearing on your program. Keep up the good work." Also, Thomas Murphy approved of the website news account of the March 19, 2002 USA TV Talk Live with Al Bruhn on Comcast TV 23.
Also, Dr. Thomas Murphy sent Al Bruhn a letter regarding his assessment and observation of the talkshow.
Click here to read letter.
Former Danbury, Connecticut Public School Superintendent Dr. Anthony L. Singe (1986-1996) e-mailed Al Bruhn and reported "Al, thank you for sending me the interview with Tom Murphy. I have fond memories of my time in Danbury working with a dedicated teaching staff & a wonderful student body. I know Connecticut continues to be a leader in attracting a high quality teachig force. I am currently involved in a New York State Leadership Initiative to encourage teachers to pursue careers educational leadership. There is a national crisis with projected shortages in recruiting future school administrators. This would be a good subject for a future Comcast show. Best regards, Tony"
Dr. Singe issued Al Bruhn a Gold Medal for outstanding service as a public school teacher in Danbury.
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