Testing Time? Time to Think about Opting-Out
One fascinating thing I learned at the Network for Public Education conference in Austin was that Washington State is one of the luckier states in terms of ed reform. Being behind (or slow to go) the ed reform curve has many benefits.For example, did you know that there is large (and growing) opt-out of testing movement nationwide? Indeed there is and I met many parents at the conference who sai
Ballard High Student Charged in Greenwood Murder
Bryon White, a senior at Ballard High school, was arrested and charged with the murder of David Peterson, 54, who was killed in the Greenwood area on Feb. 23rd. White is to be charged as an adult for the killing. White was apparently homeless. Apparently right before Peterson's robbery and subsequent murder, three suspects had taken money from a nearby restaurant and had tried to rob another
Seattle Schools This Week
Had a great time at the Network for Public Education conference in Austin this weekend. Very inspirational and got to talk with two education heroes - Diane Ravitch and Karen Lewis, the head of the Chicago Teachers Union. More on this later especially about Common Core.To note, the district and bus drivers have reached a tentative agreement so there should be no bus drivers strike.Also to rememb
3-1-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum Week
Seattle Schools Community Forum:Seattle Schools Community ForumFriday Open ThreadWedgwood teacher, Kelly Clark, has been given the 2014 Civic Educator of the Year Award. From Rep Gerry Pollet's office: The award is sponsored by the Washington State Legislature to honor outstanding instructors in civics education. Other SPS honorees:• Lori Dunn, program manager for Physical Education and Health