Presidents Day Presidents Quiz
I did horribly. I don't know my presidents well. Let's see how you do.
Women and Political Office
On the heels of the depressing news that the Washington State Legislature is mostly white, middle-aged and male, I urge women and any women in a minority group to consider running for office (or supporting a friend who may want to run).I have helped walk candidates through running for School Board (with help from great former directors and others) because it's important to know what you are gettin
The Worst Person In the World
With a tip of the hat to Keith Olberman, I would like to nominate state senator Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) for "Worst Person in the World" this week.Mr. Baumgartner has introduced a bill before the state senate that mocks the state supreme court's McCleary decision. This is guy who complained about the waste of time when the senate squandered fifteen minutes naming a state oyster.Wh
Things that Make You Go, Hmmm
1) Still waiting to find out who is paying for the costs for the pilot student survey of teachers by students. 2) Still waiting to find out if teachers are contractually obligated to give out the survey in their classes and/or do students have to take the survey? Will students be told this is an optional piece of work and allowed to not take the survey if they choose?3) I'm also waiting to he
2-16-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum This Week
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This WeekClosed.No Director Community meetings on Saturday, either.At the Rachel Maddow show, they have a section, This Week in God (which goes with our theme of Seattle Schools this Week) and here's a good one:Anti-evolution activists have pushed a variety of measures over the last several decades, hoping to either eliminate or water down science-c
