Seattle Schools Community Forum

This is one of my favorite summer events and, except for the food, all free.

The Times had a story about the principal at Garfield High School, Ted Howard.  Mr. Howard went to Garfield and his father was also a principal.  Mr. Howard has been principal at Garfield since 2004. (Fun fact; there are at least three SPS high school principals who graduated from their schools - Howard, Martin Floe at Ingraham and Kevin Wynkoop at Ballard.)  The focus of the piece seemed to be how Principal Howard has a "microcosm" of the city to manage. To note, it appears to me that the Times is on a careful campaign to try to point out the many ways that SPS is not bridging the opportunity gap.  I'm pretty sure this is in anticipation of figuring out a way - next legislative session - for the Mayor to take over some or all of the district. I'm not kidding.

Update: from the NY Times , asking parents of your child's playmates about guns in their home.

Given what they have asked for, I believe they want an actual outline of specifics, not just suggestions.

Candidate Forum for State Superintendent hosted by Southeast Seattle Education Coalition, Equity in Education Coalition, and Coalition of Immigrants, Refugees & Communities of Color, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave. S How one principal turned around a " persistently failing school " in Longview.  Strong leaders build relationships.

The purpose of the Educator Working Conditions Survey is to gather input from educators, administrators, parents, and community members on the various factors that affect working conditions in schools. This includes parent and community involvement, leadership, professional learning, classroom support, and safety. You have until July 11th to take it.

Heard about these programs via readers and the always-helpful Director Leslie Harris.