Tuesday Open Thread
For once, I am actually looking forward to going down to the JSCEE. Not that I hate it but it's usually for some lengthy meeting. Nope, today I get to see the installation of some new Board members. It is very nice to see some family member standing proudly next to the new Board member. It's a warm, fuzzy feeling and a brief shining moment, the Board stands as one (even if it's just for a photo).
I note that over at Crosscut, they continue their diatribe about the "dysfunctional" School Board (this in an article about the challenges that Murray faces). They call the Board "three disheartened reformers" and the "backlash faction of four members representing union concerns over testing issues and parents who want more direct control." Geez, can you give the new Board a chance and not start Monday-morning quarterbacking from the get-go? And parents, back off, will ya? Apparently you are just supposed to send your kid to school and keep your mouth shut (and yes, raise lots of money for your school).
On a happier note, more good things at Rainier Beach (also from Crosscut). The kids are learning to cook.
What's on your mind?
I note that over at Crosscut, they continue their diatribe about the "dysfunctional" School Board (this in an article about the challenges that Murray faces). They call the Board "three disheartened reformers" and the "backlash faction of four members representing union concerns over testing issues and parents who want more direct control." Geez, can you give the new Board a chance and not start Monday-morning quarterbacking from the get-go? And parents, back off, will ya? Apparently you are just supposed to send your kid to school and keep your mouth shut (and yes, raise lots of money for your school).
On a happier note, more good things at Rainier Beach (also from Crosscut). The kids are learning to cook.
What's on your mind?
Comments
Brewster continues to patronize parents; the same individuals that have spent YEARS dealing with curriculum, outdated textbooks, lack of resources, administrators, teachers given the impossible task of meeting EVERY student's need and a financially stressed system.
When will he and his ilk learn that parents matter?
survey from the district on the idea of flipping bell times. Unless it's already come out and I missed it?
Heh. WV is morData
The email states that the address look up tool will be updated by the end of the week to reflect the changes voted in, but WHY would the superintendent send the email out prior to updating the address look up tool???
This just adds to the confusion!!!
- North-end Mom
Seeing the Toll, Schools Revise Zero Tolerance
See:
Testimony regarding Race to the Top funds for Seattle and student privacy
We're severely disappointed that the district and Eckstein administration have done nothing to acknowledge the difficulty that students will be having with the transition.
It would have been amazing if the Eckstein principal said, "we know this recent decision is disruptive to all our students. We will do everything to help the students who are moving have a positive transition. We are inviting the new principal into our school to show everyone that we're working together for the students." That proactive thoughtful humane response would have done wonders. It would have helped our kid feel like someone in the district cared about individual students. It would have been really nice.
The recent mass email that has old information in the address lookup was just another example of how unaware the district is.
Like I said, we're looking forward to helping create a great community at JAMS where every kid and family will be honored.
- Positive Attitude
Poor timing. I felt like giving the finger.
Okay, I know its not the adult response and I am not that opposed to being in one group versus the other. Just the way the whole thing is handled is so impersonal.
We are just capacity being shifted. Not people.
He was like a cardboard cutout during the campaign. His only merit was that no stronger candidates opposed him, and those that did backed off or made questionable choices (Green).
GMG
-WS Mom