The District's Commitment to Stated Values
Seattle Public Schools has a set of stated values. Among these are transparency and engagement. To what extent, however, has the District leadership adhered to those stated values? Not so well.
Think about the various initiatives underway. Are any of them being conducted in a transparent and engaged manner? I don't think so,.
Strategic Plan - The District got some vague input from an advisory committee of about 60 people - you can only get vague direction from a committee of that size - and now they are moving forward with the work in private. We have no idea how the work is being done, what the stated goals may be, or how they will choose a path.
Advanced Learning - The District is setting a Vision for Advanced Learning, but they are doing it in private and
Think about the various initiatives underway. Are any of them being conducted in a transparent and engaged manner? I don't think so,.
Strategic Plan - The District got some vague input from an advisory committee of about 60 people - you can only get vague direction from a committee of that size - and now they are moving forward with the work in private. We have no idea how the work is being done, what the stated goals may be, or how they will choose a path.
Advanced Learning - The District is setting a Vision for Advanced Learning, but they are doing it in private and