Seattle Schools Community Forum

Parents, Teens and Sex: The Talk, Part 2 Tuesday, March 25th at the SW Branch Library (9010 35th Ave SW) from 6:00pm- 7:30pm Presented by Katie Acker, MPH, Health Educator with the Neighborcare Health School-Based Health Centers at Chief Sealth and West Seattle High Schools W e will reiterate the critical role parents play in teens’ lives, decision making and health-seeking behaviors.  The presentation will include: · brief data on the state of sexual health and sexual activity among teens, · helpful resources for parents, · role play examples and · strategies on initiating and continuing “the talk” and taking the topics to the next levels.  Happened to get a Linkedin e-mail asking me if I wanted to "link" with Suzanne Dale Estey. Turns out she went to work at the Economic Development Council of Seattle/KC and has stepped in as interim CEO. Among district job openings: Coordinator of Equity and Race Relations for Family Communi...

When the issue about the race/social justics class at Center School came up, there was little notice about who attends the school.  Yet both the teacher, Jon Greenberg, and some Center students I talked with expressed frustration with the lack of diversity at the school AND that for some minority students who do enroll, they leave fairly quickly.  What the students told me is that the minority students don't feel they fit in but many enjoy Mr. Greenberg's class because they DO get to talk about something completely relevant to their lives. (The students also said that the minority numbers are so low that many parents won't consider Center School.  This is very akin to what minority parents have expressed about APP.  They don't want their child to be the only minority child in the classroom.) One question I do have is how this class continued on - for years and under different principals - and if there were problems in the past.  That hasn't been addressed an...

From SPS Communications (bold mine): After six months as your Superintendent, it has been a pleasure to get to know our schools, staff, students and families. I know this has been a time of change, and I am looking forward to solidifying our team to ensure we are all working together in the best interest of our students.   Today I am pleased to announce several appointments in our District.   I will also be providing you with some additional information regarding specifically the Teaching & Learning Department, just prior to the holiday break.   The following are announcements regarding staff new to the central office and/or in new positions:   ·          Special Education :   I am appointing Stacey McCrath-Smith to the permanent position of Director of Special Education.   Stacey has served as the interim director and has done a great job stepping into the role and helping to bring sta...