Title IX Update
As you may know, Seattle Public Schools wasn't quite up to snuff on Title IX compliance. The person responsible for Title IX compliance didn't know his responsibilities and, consequently, failed to perform his required duties. When this dreadful situation came to light (with tragic consequences), the District... well, the District didn't do anything for two years. But when this dreadful situation
Back to School New Yorker Cartoons
This one is dedicated to Smarter Balanced assessments.This one is just funny.
Goodbye APP - Hello Highly Capable Cohort
I'm not complaining about changing the name; I think people were forever getting APP and AP mixed up. But why is Spectrum now "Advanced Learner or Spectrum." Pick a name. Uh, I see this about the webpage: "...remove unnecessarily repetitive or outdated material,.." Meaning, we got rid of a lot of historical information that might have explained many things. Don't worry, we'
Seahawk Armageddon
I do like the Seahawks, really. (But we are more of Packers/Steelers fans in our house even though no one is from the Midwest. You may pick who you marry but not what sports team that person is attached to.)The NFL is taking over a section of Pioneer Square for "Gameday Village" with activities starting TODAY (Wednesday) from 10 am-10 pm. Thursday the "Village" will be open
First Day of School!
New parent or veteran of many grades, welcome back to Seattle Schools. It can be dizzying and worrying but take it in stride. You - and your child - will probably be just fine. Transportation kinks will be worked out and so can schedules.That said, if your high schooler has schedule issues, hang in there if you are trying to get your child a rigorous schedule and not TA classes. Also, if it's
YESTERDAY
The City wants to "Improve Collaboration" with Seattle Schools
Update: I missed the part where the City also wants to increase their data collection from their education work. No big surprise.End of update.From the Seattle PI via Joel Connelly, comes the not-so-new news that the City is going to create "a full-fledged Department of Education and Early Learning" that will be part of the next City budget.The new city department would have 38 employ
Jane Addams Middle School - What a Busy Day
Update: coverage from the West Seattle blog about the opening of Fairmount Park. end of updateI attended the press conference and ribbon-cutting at Jane Addams Middle School today. Quite eye-opening.First, it's a good thing that Hale and JAMS don't start at the same time. I note that 35th Avenue NE is closed south from Hale for about two blocks. And, Seattle Public Utilities appears to be doi
9-2-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Tuesday Open Thread The Times is reporting that five more Seattle area schools will have speed cameras at key intersections. They name Roxhill (with private school, Holy Family nearby), Dearborn Park, Eckstein, and Bailey Gatzert. The city made over $7M last year from four other schools with cameras and they say they will be using that revenue for more traffic sa