Friday, September 20, 2013

9-20-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum

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For (Hopefully) the Last Time - No Name Calling
I feel like a teacher with some 5th graders. What part of "no name-calling allowed at this blog" is not understood?That means no name-calling of:- administrators- teachers- staff- students- schoolsIf you had a bad experience with a teacher or school, you are welcome to tell us about it but you cannot label a person or place with an unsavory name. You can certainly say  - as I have - that


Seattle Schools on Saturday
From SPS:Seattle Public Schools has teamed with the Washington Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) to bring to you a workshop specifically crafted for booster club members, parent group members, athletic and activity directors, principals and school administrators. The PTSAs and booster clubs that make up our support groups are an integral component of our students’ academic and extra
Seattle Schools News and Updates
From SPS Communications:Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored Nathan Hale High School teacher Doug Edelstein as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” on Sept. 18, during a classroom presentation. Edelstein is a Social Studies instructor for Grades 10–11. “Doug Edelstein is a remarkable individual and educator, who is celebrating his 20th year as a teacher. He has given his heart and soul to student


Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Friday Open ThreadWell hello there. Back from hiatus and a big thank you (and good job) to Charlie who kept this thing going quite nicely.  I did read from afar a couple of times but true to my word to myself, I did not comment or post. (And by the way, a BIG thank you to all our readers.  Our numbers continue to soar and it's quite amazing.  I like to think that p