Another Department for Seattle Public Schools
I can see where the district might want to run their own internal investigations after the generous help from the City (and the ever-professional and helpful Wayne Barnett in the City's own office of ethics) but a whole department? Banda is certainly churning out the work as he exits. I hope there will be no last-minute surprises. From SPS:In order to improve accountability and transparency in
Tuesday Open Thread
Interesting discussion at the NY Times; Should books for children be political?Speaking of books for kids, I love this one - My First Kafka (which would be Runaways, Rodents, and Giant Bugs).Recess - it IS for learning. Great article from The Atlantic on one teacher's research. The arguing continues in the Seattle Pre-K discussion. The other initiative - not the City's - Seattle Initiative 107,
Who Was Using What Math (and how did Principals feel about the Math Adoption)?
I'm not sure this information will answer all questions, but I did put in a public disclosure request from SPS on the issue of what schools had been using enVision. Here's the feedback I received on June 23rd. (It is not complete as they are still trying to see if there were any MOU/agreements with the company.)Graham Hill – no records located. According to principal Laurie Morrison, Graham Hill
7-14-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: What is Teaching Time Really About (and how is it counted)?by Melissa Westbrook / 2min 7-12-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum WeekSeattle Schools Community Forum:Seattle Schools Community ForumSeattle Schools To Hold Community Meeting on Special EducationFrom SPS Communications:When: Tuesday, July 22, 2014Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.Where: Seattle Public John Sta