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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

UPDATE: Seattle Schools Community Forum: WEA to Fight-1240 In Court

Seattle Schools Community Forum: WEA to Fight-1240 In Court:


WEA to Fight-1240 In Court

But the WEA DID NOT!
I have received word that the WEA Board of Directors has decided to fight I-1240 in court.  From their statement:

“Though our candidates won, we are disappointed that corporate interests with their $11 million were able to pass the charter school initiative. Looking forward, your board of directors has decided to fund a legal challenge against the new charters law and, as we did with McCleary, are seeking partners and developing an approach and timeline for this effort.  More details about this will come.”

The Washington Policy Center is itself already on the attack against this action.    From their statement;


The union faces a costly, uphill battle. A lot of information about successful charter schools in other states is now available. New research about charter schools shows they are a successful option for students within the 


Teens and Drugs - Communication Seminars Upcoming

From Prevention WINS:

Teens, Marijuana & Alcohol: Setting the Framework for Healthy Communication
Featuring Dr. Kevin Haggerty, University of Washington Social Development Research Group

·         Tuesday, January 15, 7PM @ Nathan Hale High School, hosted by Raiders Against Destructive Decisions

·         Thursday, January 17, 7PM @ Roosevelt High School, hosted by the Roosevelt High School PTSA

For more information contact:
Annemarie Michaels at anplumpe@seattleschools.org 
or Inga Manskopf at inga.manskopf@seattlechildrens.org. 


WEA Considering a Court Fight Against 1240

I have received word that the WEA Board of Directors has decided to fight I-1240 in court.

From their statement:

 “Though our candidates won, we are disappointed that corporate interests with their $11 million were able to pass the charter school initiative. Looking forward, your board of directors has decided to fund a legal challenge against the new charters law and, as we did with McCleary, are seeking partners and developing an approach and timeline for this effort.  More details about this will come.” 

Please note: the WEA has NOT filed anything but this was a statement made to their membership last month.  Naturally, these kinds of efforts take time and money and the WEA is making all due consideration