Tuesday Open Thread
Unfortunate news from View Ridge Elementary; a smash-and-grab windows and then theft of purses from cars in front of school right after drop-off time. Apparently, one mom was only gone 10 minutes so that meant the thief was watching the school because that's pretty brazen for daylight hours.
One huge story comes from Washington's Paramount Duty's Facebook page:
Senator Michael Baumgartner (6th LD, Republican) filed a resolution today to amend Article IX (Education) of Washington State Constitution and call for a state vote on numerous amendments.
In addition to other revisions, this bill would:
(1) repeal section 1: "It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex." Essentially repealing the paramount duty and clause guaranteeing equal education for every child regardless of race, color, caste or sex.
(2) Repeal section 4, which currently requires that schools receiving "public funds shall be forever free from sectarian control or influence."
(3) Strike the term common schools and uses the term "publicly funded school" includes charter schools as publicly funded schools that are allowed funds from the general fund,
(4) Reduce the Superintendent of Public Instruction's (SPI's) duties.
This is just jaw-dropping. I know some in the Legislature seem to hate "paramount duty" but to strike the section on equal education for all children is deeply disturbing. Ditto on #2. Naturally, they would want to make sure that charter schools can get money from the General Fund so that's no surprise. As well, if they reduce the SPI's duties, that likely would mean less oversight of charter schools.
This would need two-thirds of each chamber to approved which is near-impossible to happen but look who got elected president and no one thought that could happen, either.
What's on your mind?
One huge story comes from Washington's Paramount Duty's Facebook page:
Senator Michael Baumgartner (6th LD, Republican) filed a resolution today to amend Article IX (Education) of Washington State Constitution and call for a state vote on numerous amendments.
In addition to other revisions, this bill would:
(1) repeal section 1: "It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex." Essentially repealing the paramount duty and clause guaranteeing equal education for every child regardless of race, color, caste or sex.
(2) Repeal section 4, which currently requires that schools receiving "public funds shall be forever free from sectarian control or influence."
(3) Strike the term common schools and uses the term "publicly funded school" includes charter schools as publicly funded schools that are allowed funds from the general fund,
(4) Reduce the Superintendent of Public Instruction's (SPI's) duties.
This is just jaw-dropping. I know some in the Legislature seem to hate "paramount duty" but to strike the section on equal education for all children is deeply disturbing. Ditto on #2. Naturally, they would want to make sure that charter schools can get money from the General Fund so that's no surprise. As well, if they reduce the SPI's duties, that likely would mean less oversight of charter schools.
This would need two-thirds of each chamber to approved which is near-impossible to happen but look who got elected president and no one thought that could happen, either.
What's on your mind?
Comments
Thank you,
Overwhelmed
Dorn got parents to sign onto the lawsuit. In doing so, the lawsuit will continue after Dorn is out of office. Dorn commits to finding dollars to continue this lawsuit. Where will the dollars come from???
http://www.heraldnet.com/news/lawsuit-over-school-funding-cost-taxpayers-165000/
Watch at:
http://www.salon.com/2016/12/05/we-beg-for-your-forgiveness-veterans-join-native-elders-in-celebration-ceremony/
Wes Clark Jr., the son of retired U.S. Army general and former supreme commander at NATO Wesley Clark Sr., was part of a group of veterans at Standing Rock one day after the Army Corps announcement. The veterans joined Native American tribal elders in a ceremony celebrating the Dakota Access Pipeline easement denial.
Lakota spiritual leader and medicine man Chief Leonard Crow Dog and Standing Rock Sioux spokeswoman Phyllis Young were among several Native elders who spoke, thanking the veterans for standing in solidarity during the protests.
Clark got into formation by rank, with his veterans, and knelt before the elders asking for their forgiveness for the long brutal history between the United States and Native Americans: (more)
-McClureWatcher
Helping 2E says
For option schools, some might find NOVA, Center School, or one of the Middle College High School sites a good fit (Middle College sites are all different, but tend to have smaller class sizes and sometimes online learning options, but don't have comprehensive high school extracurriculars--Northgate Middle College used to be the biggest site; I think there's also one located at UW and another at Seattle U; you probably have to call the sites to get information) . If your student has an IEP or would qualify for one or a 504 plan, then talk to the special ed staff, as well as the regular staff at the schools you are considering.
Postscript on Middle College HS options--those are not available to students just entering high school with no credits. You have to have a minimum number of credits to start there (varies by site).
Helping 2e, I'll check those others out. Thank you.
Overwhelmed
Sadly there are really none.
Take a look at Dartmoore $$$$ but they saved my son.
LLL
-parent
-2e parent
How would this fly if they were asking if teachers were working to abolish services for other students with specific academic needs?
open ears
Questions you have to ask yourself:
- are you willing to be hands off enough to let them fail, so that they can pick up and learn from that? If yes - look at NOVA. If not, look elsewhere.
- what is your child good at? Find a place that will nurture that. I think these kids need to feel like there's something at school for them.
- Is your child likely to follow a crowd? Or are they rooted solidly enough in their values to seek out like minded students (I don't mean religious)?
I'm sure there are more - but looking back - those were huge for us.
eighth grade
If you are on FB go look at the dyslexia group for some accurate information.
IEP
Note my kid did not attend either, bit I think either school would have worked.
( we also liked Nova)
I understand about not serving dyslexia.
My kid was identified as " specific learning disability", but dyslexia was not named.
My understand was that there is a protocol for dyslexia, and the district does not want to use that.
They had an IEP, but it was not followed, and I havent heard of any Seattle public school that consistently meets the needs of twice gifted students.
Too often they require the student to be successful in all subjects- no belowgrade level work, before they allow them to take a more challemging class, even if that topic is a strength. Ballard was especially detailed on that point.
Not to change the subject, but on what topic was former Seahawk Ricardo Lockette addressing Garfield students?
http://komonews.com/news/local/former-seahawk-ricardo-lockette-sparks-a-walkout-in-garfield-high-talk
https://southseattleemerald.com/2016/12/05/washington-middle-school-backtracks-on-lunchroom-surveillance-plan-after-opposition-from-parents/
Does anyone know what SPS policy is on surveillance, which schools are using cameras, and where? Could make a good thread. - NP
reader47
"“He was pretty much saying that women need men in their lives to be successful,” said Julia Olson, a junior volleyball player in the audience who protested his remarks."
the man is a shell with no insides. his moral compass leads us to lawsuits and female degradation. why doesn't his boss or his bosses boss or his boss fire him? three levels of incompetence teaching our best and brightest to disrespect women.
not only should he go but so should the area executive who stands by without action and the asst sup who did nothing (again).
what is up nyland? you are the man why don't you lead? fire someone over this.
-nc
Wasn't there a similar message sent in a guest talk last year--that men are the leaders? This seems to be a theme. "You guys are responsible for these young ladies. You are the captain. You are the head," said Lockette.
Does anyone vet these speakers? If Principal Howard is approving these types of messages, that would seem to be problematic. If he's not and just lets anyone come in and say whatever they want, that would be problematic as well.
DisAPPointed
-SWWS
No worriies Melissa.
Point: Based purely on performance at SSD, Ted should be terminated and Sara for being the E.D. that has allowed similar behavior by Ted year after year.
(Hope thats better)
i agree with ed. ted's heart is in the right place but he doesn't lead and if you are telling me there is someone that is his boss they should be replaced too. but you see nothing from that layer of paychecks nor do you see anything from the assistant sups. who needs them.
-nc
21st century
Required attendence at a "be a man" presentation?
bulldog leash
You have reported you have received more complaints about Sarah Pritchett than anyone else.
I think the one who has the most to apologize for would be the best admin to lead by example and to do so.
-McClureWatcher
I reported more complaints about Sarah Pritchett? I don't remember stating it that way but what I do know is that I have never heard one parent say one ED helped solve a problem in their school. For someone like me who hears from parents far and wide, that's troubling.
McClure, I don't know what your last sentence means.