Fordham staff received an email this afternoon from D.C. parent Jean Hoff and decided to post it (in part, and with her permission):

I am a very upset parent with children in the D.C. Public Schools.  My daughters attend Shepherd Elementary School.  I learned today that Michelle Rhee has just fired our principal, Dr. Galeet BenZion.  Dr. BenZion was appointed in July of this year, and has from my perspective as a parent, made great inroads at Shepherd in a short time.  One thing she has not been shy about is sticking up for our children when it comes to getting resources from downtown.  Ms. Rhee has not yet released any justification for the firing, but is scheduling a meeting to discuss next week.[...]  My immediate goal is to see Dr. BenZion reinstated.

We’re awaiting Ms. Rhee’s response...