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Friday, August 9, 2013

8-9-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum

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Friday Open Thread
Primaries done and onto the general election.  I think after we see a couple of debates, it might be a good discussion of what might change/happen depending on who wins. Following up on our own discussion about the mission of schools, an interesting read from Ed Week by James Hoffman, Ed.D. , the Superintendent of the Averill Park Central School District (Averill Park, NY).  He ends with "Should s

 Class Size
In light of the on-going discussions about the teachers' contract, a request was made for a thread on class size.A couple of questions:- my experience, from this blog and time with children in school, is that class size matters.  I tell every politician that crosses my path that it matters to parents (no matter what Bill Gates or the research says).  I don't think there is anything selfish in that

8-8-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: SPS School-Family Partnerships Advisory CommiteeFrom SPS Communications:Seattle Public Schools is seeking nominations for its School-Family Partnerships Advisory Committee to the Superintendent. The committee will be composed of parents/families/guardians who reflect the diversity of Seattle Public Schools families. The committee advises the Superintendent on the i