Eleven Garfield Students Expelled
From My Northwest:The Seattle School District has temporarily banned 11 students from Garfield High School while it investigates a widely publicized hazing incident that involved over 100 students. The "emergency expulsion" prohibits the 11 sophomores, juniors and seniors from campus and school activities during the investigation, said spokesperson Teresa Whipple. "We are working on
Charter School News
You may recall our discussion about whether charter schools are really public schools? This particular thread was around rights students/staff may have under the U.S. Constitution and the Ninth Circuit Court ruled that for staff, charters aren't public schools.Now, there is yet another case - this around the public funding of charters - out of California. Here's the headline from Ed Week's "
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10-6-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Garfield UpdatesThe 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, teach