Testing News Nationwide
There have been a number of articles coming across my desk about opting out of standardized testing.One group, that I believe I have mentioned before, is United Opt Out. Their mission statement:We opt out of high stakes testing and resist all market-based reforms seeking to privatize and destroy public education.They have some great stories and resources at their website. The resources include:
Open Thread for Those Attending Neighborhood Growth Boundary Meetings
I have received word that there were several neighborhood boundary meetings last night for Wedgwood/Eckstein and Hamilton. It's unclear who organized them.If you attended, perhaps you could give us feedback.
Seattle Schools' Academies Recognized for Excellence
A BIG congratulations and hats off to Ballard High's Academy of Finance, Franklin High's Academy of Finance and Chief Sealth International High's Academy of Finance and Academy of Hospitality and Tourism for their award from the National Academy Foundation as "Model Academies."From SPS Communications:The high schools' three programs are supported by the District's Career and Technical Ed
Tuesday Open Thread
From Publicola:Ballot returns for tomorrow's off-year mayoral election are coming in lower than expected, according to King County Elections spokeswoman Kim van Eckstrom, who estimates that "about 250,000 ballots have been returned" as of this morning (that's about 40,000 more than you'll currently see on King County's official elections web site, which only reflects returns through Frid
11-4-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Think You're Proud When Your Kid Gets a Good Grade?This dad couldn't be prouder. From The Washington Post's The Answer Sheet:Here’s a video that went viral showing a father in Britain reacting strongly when he learned that his son had gotten a ‘C’ in math — which is a passing grade — after first flunking it.The dad is Farnoosh Shahrokhshahi and it was his son, Ar