Raising Awareness
In light of discussions we have had at this blog, I offer some ideas about creating better understanding.KUOW has had a great series called Black in Seattle. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, they are having an event, Black in Seattle: Continuing the Conversation at Washington Hall at 153 14th Avenue at 6 pm. Free and open to the public. The group, School's Out Washington is offering two caucuses - one f
Mercer Middle School Burglarized
From Seattle.gov (thanks to reader Lynn):Detectives are investigating an early morning arson and burglary to one of the portable classrooms at Asa Mercer Middle School in the 1600 block of South Columbian Way.At around 1:30 this morning, Seattle Fire responded to a fire alarm at the school. SFD found evidence of forced entry and arson. SPD was called and detectives from the Arson/Bomb Squad (AB
Seattle Schools This Week
To note: KIRO-tv (channel 7) will be running a two-part series on district spending on Monday and Tuesday. Monday, November 11thNo school in honor of Veteran's DayTuesday, November 12thRoad Map to College event, 2:30-5:30 pm at Ingraham High SchoolWednesday, November 13thQuite the important and jam-packed day.Executive Committee Meeting, 8:30-10:00 am. Agenda. Given what has been on the agenda i
Random Thoughts about Seattle Schools from Comments
An apology to Director-elect Stephan Blanford; I said he was not at the Board meeting and he was. (I walked the perimeter of the crowded room once; he may have entered after that or I just missed him.)To note: I thought by putting up a thread on the Positive Climate and Discipline Advisory Committee that I might draw more people in who have concerns around the disproportionate treatment of Africa
11-9-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum Week
Seattle Schools Community Forum:Seattle Schools Community ForumMann Building UpdateThe Latest:Based on information I got today at the BEX Oversight Committee meeting, I knew that it was likely that an attempt would be made to clear the Mann Building. I observed the building for a period of time late this afternoon. I saw several people stop and look at the still-locked gates including a construc