Honor Roll? Should We Care?
A Florida mom was really upset when she received notice from her son's middle school when he was named to the school's honor roll.Why?Because he received a C and a D and she didn't believe he deserved it. From Gawker:"The bottom line is there is nothing honorable about making a D," the Pasco County, Florida mom told a local news station. "I was not happy, because how can I get my ch
Teens, Sex and High School Health Centers
Seattle Public Schools, via our generous voters and the City's Families and Education Levy, funds a health center in every comprehensive high school in the district (and I believe one there are four at middle schools). Every student whose parent/guardian signs an authorization form may access the services. There is not an M.D. on site but there are nurses. And what a lot of services: routine/sp
Sacajawea Meeting with Director Carr
I did not attend this meeting last night. If you did, could you please fill us in?
Friday Open Thread
Hogwarts (if it were graded under an A to F school grading law). Thanks to reader Tammy. Looks like Director DeBell is already looking for a new gig - he's applying to be a PCO for the 43rd district (where apparently he lives now). It may be a prelude for the appointment to fill the representative seat being vacated by Jamie Pedersen in the 43rd (Pedersen is filling Ed Murray's senate seat). By
Fall Family Symposium - November 23
From Seattle Public Schools, Public Affairs:Seattle Public Schools is committed to preparing all of our students to graduate ready for college, careers and life. The goal of the Family Symposium is to support our families as critical partners in their students' academic success. At this symposium, families and community partners will learn how to support student academic achievement at home and in
11-14-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Live Blogging from Growth BoundariesAs Blogger is quite wonky on my iPad, not a lot here.One thing is clear - there will be no delay. They are going through the 21 amendments and no one is saying, hit pause. The district has a sheet on Assumptions. One is a change from 10-year planning to 5-year planning. Two is APP projections and how the program has grown. Th