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Sunday, October 6, 2013

10-6-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum

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Seattle Schools This Week
Monday, Oct. 7thCommunity Meeting with Director McLaren from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Delridge Library.Wednesday, Oct. 9thExecutive Committee Meeting from 8:30-10 am.  No agenda yet available.Work Session on Transportation Standards from 4-5 p.m.  Agenda.Work Session on Budget Guiding Principles from 5- 6:30 pm.  Agenda (not linking because there is zero information).Thursday, Oct. 10th Audit&Financ

Live Blogging From School Board Debate
A very sparse crowd for the first debate at the Rainier Chamber of Commerce debate event.    It does not appear that it will be starting on time (a real pet peeve of mine for these types of events). A few updated items on the race:- The Seattle Chamber of Commerce considers Blanford and Dale Estey as part of "their" slate.- Sue Peters won the endorsement of the SEA.- The Great Seattle Sc

Seattle School Board Candidate Debate at Lawton
From Lawton PTA:We want to invite you and your membership to attend a School Board candidate forum which will take place at Lawton Elementary on Thursday October 24 at 6:30pm. We invited both Suzanne Dale-Estey and Sue Peters to come and answer questions regarding their campaigns for school board in our region (District IV) and are happy to say both have accepted. I think this is great and applaud

Garfield Updates
The Garfield High School Associated Student Body does not condone harassment, abuse, intimidation, humiliation, violence, or bullying of any kind. We support and encourage inter-class unity by continuing to provide and promote safe and school-appropriate events. Any student who needs help or assistance should contact an ASB officer, counselor, teacher, or administrator. Garfield ASBFrom Principal
Seattle Schools Announces a "Partnership" with Africatown Center for Education & Innovation
I am beyond baffled about what is going on with the district, the ACEI, Nova and the Mann Building. I am saying - upfront - that I believe there is much more to this story than we know (there's a backstory there somewhere).  I continue in my belief that it will not turn out well. I am also dismayed to see this all happening so fast as I wonder if African-American parents - throughout the entire di
10-5-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools Community ForumSeattle Schools Family Symposium RescheduledFrom SPS:The fall Family Symposium originally scheduled for Oct. 12 has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 because of conflicts in scheduling and availability.Seattle Public Schools is committed to preparing all of our students to graduate ready for college, careers and life. The goal of