State of the District Shuffle
The superintendent declared the State of the District to be fabulous, despite failing to meet 22 of 23 statistical goals for academics.
The Right Person Got Elected in District IV
I print that title because I just read the Parent Map editorial about the School Board races. It's a race that should be viewed as a bellwether for the future of the national debate about public education.That's a big statement but the editorial goes on to note the concern over:big money in a school board campaignnegative campaigningDale Estey, who claimed not to be aware of or in control of some
Focus on the Southeast
There are no real or urgent capacity issues in the southeast part of the city. Consequently, a lot of the people there are puzzled by the changes proposed for that part of town and Director Patu is reported to be preparing an amendment to the Growth Boundary plan that will call for the deletion of any changes for the Southeast.What is going on in the Southeast - and, more to the point, why?The cha
Seattle Schools CFO named
From SPS Communications and Superintendent Banda:I’m very pleased to announce that Kenneth Gotsch has been hired as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance. He brings extensive experience to the district and will join us on December 2, filling the position vacated by Duggan Harman.As Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, Mr. Gotsch will provide leadership and expertise in fi
Tuesday Open Thread
I was fortunate enough to go to the ACLU dinner on Saturday night and they premiered a new promo by Macklemore for ACLU. It's pointedly funny (he is, as he says, a rapper) and effective.From Gizmodo, a pretty great domino smackdown featuring a card trick and imploding domino structures - show the kids.Also for the kids about resiliency, Doodlealley's "Be Friends with Failure." Maybe so
11-11-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Slow the Train? Have a One-Year Plan? Full Speed Ahead?As I wrote for the Seattle Schools This Week thread:FINAL Work Session: Growth Boundaries - Wednesday, November 13th, 5:30-7:30 pm. This is big because it will most likely be the first viewing of Director amendments to the plan and the discussion around it. If you can only attend one meeting, this one is it.