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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Technology and Enoch

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Technology and Enoch:


Technology and Enoch

Parent Cecilia McCormick, who is active in Special Ed issues, took it on herself to do some research on Superintendent Enoch's district and gathered info on their technology use  Here an e-mail she sent to the Seattle School Board:

I would like to share with you information provided by SRVUSD PTA yesterday.  Given the costs of scaling up our district's use of technology and its ever-evolving nature, I'm sure you would agree that the plan and direction should be developed in a thoughtful and flexible manner, so that we don't chase money down rabbit holes.

Each School Building has Tele-conferencing CapabilitiesAll middle and high schools have been fitted with a large media video screen and videoconferencing systems.  In their 84 pg CA state-mandated 

Steven Enoch Press Conference

What a difference a day makes.  You could not get more of a contrast between candidates than Banda and Enoch (except for the fact that both seem genuine and honest).

In his interview, Banda was more a Zen Master while Enoch could not be more enthused about the work.  He was very chatty and friendly.

We had a larger group today with Lynne Varner of the Times and David Goldman of The Stranger joining Brian Rosenthal and me.  

Q&A
You came saying you were looking for a good fit between you and the district.  What do you think?