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Tuesday Open Thread
Get that ballot in for the Seattle Schools’levies; even The Stranger says yes to them.There’s a levies rally this Saturday, the 9th, at Cascadia in support of the levies from 10-11 am.
Another snow day. I have been seeing rumblings from parents on Facebook about the school year calendar and there being three snow days (but one passed in January). I'm surprised at the number of people who make plans for the last day of school.
In fact, at Kent Facebook page, one parent had this poll:
So, if you had your preference should inclement weather days be made up:
Extending early release days to regular school days
By having make up days during mid winter break
Having built in snow days (like this year)
Add on at the end of the school year
Students have computers. Count it as a school day.
Readers, what do you say?
Great new program for students:
The Early College program is hosted on the UW and Seattle U campuses. Twenty 9th graders will enroll at each site, go through high school together as a cohort, and take advantage of tutoring and resources provided by UW and Seattle U. Students will have an opportunity to graduate with a diploma and a two-year college degree.
This is an “opportunity gap” program for students who are typically underrepresented on college campuses. There is an Open House at the Seattle U site on Tuesday, February 5. Email Steve Miranda at smmiranda@seattleschools.org to learn more.Editor’s note; The Open House has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 7 pm in Loyola Hall, near the corner of Broadway and Columbia St.
Lobbying for public education in Olympia:
Washington’s Paramount Duty - Wednesday, Feb. 13th (Details to come)
PTSA- Monday, Feb. 11th
Hearing from Senator Jamie Pedersen that he’s not hearing from many parents about public education funding. PLEASE contact your legislator and tell them about the needs at your school like nurses, counselors, Sped support, etc. (I note that the Senator has four SPS students so he knows the need.). Write in support of HB1265 which will increase ratios of school counselors in all grade levels including language that school counselors spend 80% of their time directly with students (and not being testing coordinators). As well, ask for support for SB 5532 for Special Education funding.
Snoozed thru the snooze-fest that was the Super Bowl? One big standout: a commercial for X-Box showing how an adaptive controller allows more kids in on the fun. From LiveAction:
The controller allows for more inclusive gaming, so gamers with disabilities can play with their hands, feet, mouth or head. Microsoft has had a larger emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility since Satya Nadella became CEO. Nadella has a child with cerebral palsy.What’s on your mind?
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