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Update : a great compilation of dual courses (AP/IB/CIHS, not Running Start) created by parent Bonnie Manley Heidal.  I note from Facebook questions that it's not entirely accurate but, as I pointed out, this is what the district/schools are publishing in their master schedules.  Fine, if it's wrong, then correct it but inaccurate schedules only serve to confuse parents and students.   Thanks to Bonnie. end of update I put this up for anyone who wants to weigh in on the parent meeting last night a Ballard High on this topic.

Great article about the need for civics from an article at Crosscut about the visit of Justice Sonia Sotomayor. 

From the Washington's Paramount Duty Facebook page: What is going on with state education funding?

From Austina De Bonte, noted expert on highly capable services in Washington State (she's the expert former director Sue Peters brought in to speak to the Board and staff last spring):

Hey, guess who's coming to breakfast with the Washington Policy Center?  Former D. C. Chancellor of schools Michelle Rhee on Valentine's Day. We hope you can join us on February 14th to hear her dynamic presentation on her experience with education reform in Washington, D.c. and ideas for education reform today. A Thurston County judge ruled that yes, our state legislators do have to respond to public disclosure requests.   This story from KNKX doesn't have it included but yes, they will go to the Washington State Supreme Court.  

I had an earlier thread about the increasing length of Board meetings and my suggestions for trimming them down.  Democracy should not be about who can stay awake the longest.   I note tha Director Burke left at about hour three to catch a plane.  Agenda

The Board is having a Work Session tomorrow to go over all the SMART goals.  From the presentation (partial):