tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post8926482009120664218..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Work Session on SMART Goals Check-inMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-43327262537135163472018-01-23T13:32:31.738-08:002018-01-23T13:32:31.738-08:00Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind.
...Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind.<br /><br />I've never seen a survey for SPS graduates. Instead they survey parents. Why don't they survey all high school grads and those who also leave? <br /><br />They can't handle the truth is why. <br /><br />JS<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-41755466768860399602018-01-22T21:43:11.288-08:002018-01-22T21:43:11.288-08:00If I'm remembering correctly, wasn't commu...If I'm remembering correctly, wasn't communication/engagement one of Larry's initial focuses? Something about a first-90-days communication initiative to help with all thus distrust and lack of transparency? And hasn't there been a SMART goal re: engagement for years now, with no apparent progress? If anything, it feels like we're moving in the wrong direction on that one, with all sorts of things springbon is st the last minute: longer school days, honors for all, HS science realignment, plans to eliminate HCC pathways, possible 8-period day, etc. <br /><br />But what is up with that first bullet under Goal 4? <br /><i>Continued education on the purpose/levels of engagement needed not just for staff, but for community. Make sure we are really clear on the level of influence and final decision- maker.</i><br /><br />To me that reads like they are saying they need to educate the community that SPS is in charge and will make decisions as they please, and that we need to learn it's not appropriate for us to have a say. That they are the deciders, and we need to learn to shut up and do as told. <br /><br />N. GageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com