Seattle Schools Community Forum: Watch Out for Talking with the Times on HCC

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Watch Out for Talking with the Times on HCC

Watch Out for Talking with the Times on HCC

HCC or probably any other topic.

The last several years have seen the Times skew their writing on public education.  Whether it's because part of their writing is funded by the Gates Foundation (and the Times clutches its pearls if you even suggest that the Foundation gives them guidance on what to write and how to write) and/or input from the Editorial Board, I don't know.

What I do see is a steady decline of balanced reporting and it's troubling.

Now I see there is a call out from the Times asking parents with HCC experience to contact a reporter.  But let's see how it's phrased:

As we continue to explore this topic, we want to hear from you and we want your perspective and questions to improve our coverage: What are the hoops students must jump through to be admitted to gifted programs in your school district? What does gifted learning look like in your school’s classrooms? What stories do you have of racial segregation in these programs?

Hoops and segregation? Where is the "what do you like and what don't you like" in seeking out parents and their experience?

I find the survey kind of odd.

What options does your district offer for advanced learning? How are they delivered, and how do they differ from what you think is normally offered?  

I'm not sure I understand what this means? Are asking about "normally CONTINUE READING: Seattle Schools Community Forum: Watch Out for Talking with the Times on HCC