Friday, August 31, 2012

Seattle Schools Community Forum: A Crossroads for PTA

Seattle Schools Community Forum: A Crossroads for PTA:


A Crossroads for PTA

PTA used to be the wholesome, all-American group.  Parents and teachers united in schools across the country to create better communities of learning and fellowship for children and adults.

Now, I don't know what is happening.

First, the National PTA just revised its rules on charter schools.  It's astonishing and also troubling.   While their previous policy supported the idea of charters as long as they had parent engagement AND local oversight, the new policy (from Ed Week):

Friday Open Thread

In our house there's a bit of a rush to complete summer assignments. School is starting VERY SOON.

What's on your mind?