Tuesday Open Thread
I'm off to Olympia to cajole/plead/stare down the Education Taskforce. As I say in my remarks, instead of feeling like an advocate for public education funding, I'm starting to see these trips as pilgrimages and all that's left is coming in on our knees.
Sad story about a good group of young people (many of whom come into Seattle Schools to help) -City Year workers speak out.
Want to read the PTA mom story to end all stories? A multi-part series from the LA Times tells it all (luckily it's not directly about PTA.) I'm thinking it will make a great movie someday.
I'll be putting up info today about protecting your child's privacy rights at school, complete with an opt-out form.
What's on your mind?
Sad story about a good group of young people (many of whom come into Seattle Schools to help) -City Year workers speak out.
Want to read the PTA mom story to end all stories? A multi-part series from the LA Times tells it all (luckily it's not directly about PTA.) I'm thinking it will make a great movie someday.
I'll be putting up info today about protecting your child's privacy rights at school, complete with an opt-out form.
What's on your mind?
Comments
TC DAD
Is anyone else seeing this? I'm fairly sure all of the other schools in our neighborhood posted their class lists as usual.
-McClureWatcher
OMG ready...get a life or go back.
UW primadonna
Thank you.
The Alliance is unlikely to be replaced. I think the district would find it difficult (not to mention the PTAs.) The district half-heartedly tried to find another company but said no one would do it for the Alliance price. (I didn't believe that.)
-Waterlogged
No easy task.
TM has gone ahead with their plan to mix social studies. Not great IMHO. Let's hope that this slippery slope isn't greased with MT's slimy desire to bring down the burdensome HCC.
-Ohwell
Ohwell2
The waiver process wasn't even in place until just days ago.
It may be a misunderstanding on the part of the TM Administrator (they have neglected nuanced policies in the past) but I have been told that they are moving forward this year.
Oh well
Dear HP,
As a trusted friend to the Alliance for Education, I wanted to let you know that we've hired our next President & CEO!
Lisa Chick formally accepted our offer as President & CEO last month. Lisa is a longtime champion for kids in Seattle, having served nearly two decades in various leadership roles at City Year. She started her career as a teacher and has been committed to educational equity ever since.
We at the Alliance for Education are thrilled that Lisa is coming on board at this important time. We're focusing on closing opportunity gaps and ensuring that every child graduates ready for success, no matter their circumstance. Lisa has deep roots in our community and strong relationships with Seattle Public Schools and the broader education community, which will be key in making educational achievement a reality for all kids in our schools.
Lisa will formally begin her role at the Alliance on October 3, leaving plenty of time to prepare for our annual Black and Orange Gala on October 29 - more information here!
I hope you're as excited as we are to have Lisa at the helm of the Alliance for Education. We'll keep you updated on opportunities to meet Lisa and welcome her aboard.
Best,
Jane Broom
Chair
Board of Directors
Alliance for Education
P.S. Read more about Lisa Chick in the formal announcement on our website.
HP
"In November 2015, Seattle Public Schools voted to formally restructure their relationship with the Alliance for Education after 20 years of partnership, prompting a period of introspection for the Alliance."
Or, you could call it SPS ending their long-time MOU with the Alliance (save some accounting functions that the Alliance continues to do.) The district did try to work with the Alliance but the Alliance wanted more ability to set goals/vision than the district and Board wanted (and this was the old Board, not the new one.) Kind of like Mayor Murray is currently trying to do, learning new tactics from the mayor of San Francisco.
I think partnerships, both with government and private groups, is great for SPS. But vision, goals and governance is the domain of Seattle Schools. I think that's how parents and the public want it.
Something to consider.