Seattle Schools Backs Off on School Cuts
I have received word of the following:The district is to recind the budget cuts to schools and add $1.8M to the budget to cover these cuts.The union is urging members to still attend the School Board meeting on Wednesday to support later start times.I'll be checking in with both groups tomorrow.
Wilson-Pacific Building Meeting Tomorrow
I have a call into Mr. Sheppard to ask a couple of questions about this meeting. Let me know if you have questions; I may be able to get them in when he calls back.NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DEPARTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR WILSON PACIFIC ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLConditions:The Seattle School District is requesting a waiver (departure) from some City zoning regulations for
"If you know it’s wrong but remain silent, you’re complicit in educational malpractice"
In a very moving and determined move, this Massachusetts parent tells his district what he thinks about ALL high stakes testing. This comes via The Answer Sheet at the Washington Post.Rosa is an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth who specializes in curriculum and instruction, language policies, Literacy and social studies education. In his letter, he refers to the
Nathan Hale has News You Want to Read
I had reason to check in at the Nathan Hale website and discovered their fine student newspaper, The Sentinel. Very long (I haven't seen such a long student newspaper since I was in high school) and boy, they pack the news in. (I note that The Sentinel took first place at a Western Washington University student journalism competition recently.) From a front-page article, it seems that staff may
The Source/Fusion: Likes, Dislikes, Confusion?
I noted that at the strategic plan community meeting I attended at Hale, several parents said they (and some teachers) have frustrations with using The Source/Fusion.One reader replied:As an SPS teacher I would love to hear what parents like/dislike about the Source & Fusion. Is it limitations in the tool (and if so exactly what aspects)? Is it that teachers don't update the Source? With Fusio
3-16-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This WeekMonday, March 17thThe wearing o' the Green. Happy St. Patrick's Day.To note: signups for public testimony for the School Board meeting start at 8 am this morning. Tuesday, March 18thAudit&Finance Meeting from 4:30-6:30 p.m. AgendaWednesday, March 19thSchool Board meeting starting at 4:15 p.m. Agenda.I see a LOT of audit update items