Friday, February 17, 2012

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Motion to Cancel TFA Contract

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Motion to Cancel TFA Contract:

Motion to Cancel TFA Contract

This evening the Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee met as a committee of the whole. Five board members were in attendance. A majority of them want a motion to terminate the district's contract with Teach for America. The motion will appear as an introduction item at the March 7 board meeting and as an action item at the March 21 board meeting. The deadline for terminating the contract for next year is April 1.



If the contract is terminated the six Teach for America corps members who were hired this year will continue as teachers for at least another year. After that, they will continue as teachers only if they have acquired their certification. Of course the teachers can resign at any time if they so choose.

Director Peaslee spoke in favor of termination saying all of the usual things said in opposition of using Teach for

Open Thread Friday - Have a Good Time

Watch this video and see what looks like a community of happy kids and dedicated staff. Inspirational.

Green Lake Elementary Rocks!