tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post857462487323211610..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Tick Tock: It's 5:09 pm - The List of Seattle School Board Candidates for 2015Melissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-58596864463643490972015-05-18T16:02:06.919-07:002015-05-18T16:02:06.919-07:00McLaren is just too nice, too trusting, and too co...McLaren is just too nice, too trusting, and too congenial with JSCEE staff members to be independent-minded, and thus, effective in her role. While she pushed for better math while campaigning, my understanding was that she was ready to vote for EnVision, probably, in her mind, as a compromise. While I have that only as hearsay, it would be consistent with her general tenor, which is always to give the benefit of the doubt to people at JSCEE who frankly don't deserve it. <br /><br />I supported Marty last time around, but this time, I'm supporting Leslie Harris. I want someone strong and willing to stick their necks out like Peters and Patu have done. For that, I think Leslie Harris is the right person for West Seattle, and at the right time for SPS. <br /><br />WSDWG Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-62801255616250408542015-05-18T10:56:17.369-07:002015-05-18T10:56:17.369-07:00Julie McCleery has withdrawn.
McJulie McCleery has withdrawn.<br /><br />McAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-22964321913999666902015-05-17T18:12:09.392-07:002015-05-17T18:12:09.392-07:00My prediction: The dollars in this year's sch...My prediction: The dollars in this year's school board races will be epic.Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-78204682441523013672015-05-17T11:27:17.068-07:002015-05-17T11:27:17.068-07:00It would be wonderful if candidates would answer t...It would be wonderful if candidates would answer tremendously important questions.<br /><br />There are a number of widely accepted practices that do not work. There are a number of school reform ideas that are being pushed by Gates etc that are completely unproven.<br /><br />An excellent starting point for thought can be found in this <a rel="nofollow"> Jay Matthews column</a> and the book<br /><a href="http://www.algora.com/452/book/details.html" rel="nofollow">"Ain't Nobody Learnin' Nothin': The Fraud and the Fix for High Poverty Schools" </a> by Caleb Rossiter.<br /><br />Of course a huge Seattle Schools problem is how to get the Board to enforce policy and hold admin accountable.<br /><br />-- Dan DempseyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725707625426525309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-4636887251295747422015-05-16T13:04:44.077-07:002015-05-16T13:04:44.077-07:00The fact that Marty McLaren 's official websit...The fact that Marty McLaren 's official website has not been updated is disturbing. I know for a fact that some of the people listed as endorsers are NOT supporting her this go around. And that she has been informed. For her to continue to publish these names as well as the names of others whom she has not secured their endorsement is highly unethical.<br /><br />--Informed VoterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-44763645347451860142015-05-15T23:07:35.640-07:002015-05-15T23:07:35.640-07:00Really, I put that in because she has an open Face...Really, I put that in because she has an open Facebook page and I saw family photos. It would seem to me that information might be something that would resonate with some voters in terms of her understanding about students of color. <br /><br />And yes, Rick Burke also has bi-racial children which might resonate with some voters. <br /><br />I'm just trying to give information that might give a fuller picture of candidates.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-61217009472487168372015-05-15T22:48:12.024-07:002015-05-15T22:48:12.024-07:00@ REALLY - maybe the observation was interesting s...@ REALLY - maybe the observation was interesting since her opponent, Rick Burke, also have biracial children.Linh-Conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-35215649450723459612015-05-15T22:14:00.787-07:002015-05-15T22:14:00.787-07:00Why shouldn't McClaren run again? Her major c...Why shouldn't McClaren run again? Her major campaign platform last time was better math textbooks, and thanks largely to her work that was accomplished for the elementary math textbook adoption.<br />Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260807460417787614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-3676179226021329572015-05-15T21:58:50.613-07:002015-05-15T21:58:50.613-07:00I didn't see the ethnicity or race in the firs...I didn't see the ethnicity or race in the first sentence (or part) of the bio of any candidate other than Scott Pinkham. <br /><br />--enough alreadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-83262070878865241982015-05-15T20:06:47.272-07:002015-05-15T20:06:47.272-07:00"Her Facebook page seems to indicate she has ..."Her Facebook page seems to indicate she has bi-racial children."<br /><br />And your purpose for making sure everyone is aware that this ladies kids are bi-racial is because what? <br /><br />Signed REALLYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-32978048928707475352015-05-15T19:46:55.966-07:002015-05-15T19:46:55.966-07:00I'll be attending candidate forums, especially...I'll be attending candidate forums, especially for Marty McLaren. I don't understand why she's running again. <br /><br />Westside<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-12163984234047096942015-05-15T19:31:55.986-07:002015-05-15T19:31:55.986-07:00Very glad that Rick's running; my husband work...Very glad that Rick's running; my husband worked with him on math adoption last year and he has (IMO) the right views. Will be reaching out to see how we can help his campaign.<br /><br />-flibberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-9789949830835409282015-05-15T19:09:15.880-07:002015-05-15T19:09:15.880-07:00Julie McCleery looks to be the candidate of the co...Julie McCleery looks to be the candidate of the corporate education "reformers" - the people who want to destroy our children's chance at a quality education, replacing it with test prep and worsening existing inequalities of class and race while handing our schools over to private investors.<br /><br />Rick Burke is a champion for parents and students, someone who will stand up to a central staff that is openly contemptuous of the health and well being of our children. In my district, at least, I know he has the best interests of my son and every other child in the district at heart. He deserves our strong support.Robert Cruickshankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906581839066570472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-74306235040383581602015-05-15T18:11:20.922-07:002015-05-15T18:11:20.922-07:00Linh-Co, I'm always happy to give people the b...Linh-Co, I'm always happy to give people the benefit of the doubt but this seems very last minute. That yesterday Rick Burke had no challengers and now he has three? I personally am glad because I think it is better for open discussion but I have to wonder about three candidates who come in virtually (and literally) at the last minute.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-1350833802559510112015-05-15T18:04:20.688-07:002015-05-15T18:04:20.688-07:00Julie McCleery is Managing Director of UW College ...Julie McCleery is Managing Director of UW College of Ed, Harvard graduate, and worked for Alliance for Education. That speaks for itself.Linh-Conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-90387992677287131222015-05-15T17:27:50.068-07:002015-05-15T17:27:50.068-07:00There are two additional last minute filings from ...There are two additional last minute filings from district 2- Deborah Leblang and Julie McCleery.Ragweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12491896585801927302noreply@blogger.com