Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Seattle Schools Community Forum: TFA - The Beat Goes On (in more ways than one)

Seattle Schools Community Forum: TFA - The Beat Goes On (in more ways than one):


TFA - The Beat Goes On (in more ways than one)

So first up, it looks like Renton is getting the full-court press from TFA (even though Renton previously announced they wouldn't be hiring any  TFAers).  We'll have to see what happens.   As well, I'm sure Dr. Enfield's first agenda item is to convince Highline to sign on. 

I suspect this is happening for two reasons.  One, TFA is probably getting pressure from Stritikus and UW to fill that program.  Operating it at a loss (as they did last year) when UW is pressed for money doesn't look or sound good.  Two, TFA is probably quite embarrassed that they have gotten any pushback at all.

Also, there's this video from the HBO show "Treme" that features one character doing an anti-TFA rap.  The