Board Meeting/Retreat Wrap-up
I reported previously on the discussion of the issue of NW Center and Cascade as discussed at the Board meeting on Wednesday, March 5th. That, along with later start time advocates, was the bulk of public testimony. I note that it seems that a call seems to have gone out that at every Board meeting, there needs to be two non-profit groups working with Seattle schools that come and tell the Board
When There's Buck To Be Made (and Common Core is Tailor-Made for that)
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Getting Organized for Public School Funding
Good article over at Crosscut by Lisa Arnold. I love the way she starts with a nod to all that parents do to raise money for their schools. Selling cookie dough is good. Widespread, ongoing citizen action directed at the Washington State Legislature is better. She quotes me and I probably could have stated it better about this issue. Parents have and do want to advocate for fully funded school
Just a Blogger
As Diane Ravitch said, when starting the Network for Public Education (NPE), We are many. There is power in our numbers. Together,we will save our schools.I felt very embraced at the 500-person conference. We were parents, teachers, bloggers, public education writers and activists. We want a bigger and more diverse tent. What was amazing was to heard many stories - from across the country - ab
3-8-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum Week
Seattle Schools Community Forum:Seattle Schools Community ForumSeattle School District Seeks Input on Math SelectionsFrom SPS:Elementary math instructional materials - We want your feedback!The elementary math adoption committee work has reached a critical stage. In looking to partner with parents and community to find the best possible math program for Seattle Public School students for the 2014-