Seattle Schools Seek Equity&Race Advisory Committee Members
From SPS Communications:Seattle Public Schools is seeking nominations for its Equity and Race Advisory Committee to the Superintendent. To be considered for the committee, applicants should complete and submit a nomination form by Friday, Sept. 13. The committee will be composed of parents/families/guardians/community members/teachers/staff and instructional leaders who reflect the diversity of S
Seattle Schools Rethinking the Mann Building Use
In the "what!?" category, the Times is reporting that the district is "reconsidering" their plans for the Horace Mann building which is to rehouse Nova High School. There are some pretty unbelievable statements like:- in one place in the article the Times says the district has not been charging rent to any of the groups using the building. Yet later on, they say that one group was paying $3,300
8-18-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum:Arson at Madrona Elementary SchoolThe Times reports an arson-based fire at Madrona sometime Sunday morning. It was reported by someone who drove by the school and reported seeing fire. (Good thing or there might have been more damage.) According to the report, the damage was about $1,000 to the exterior of the building, $1,000 to a shed and $500 for the contents