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Tuesday Open Thread
Two announcements from the Mayor's office yesterday caught my eye.One was the 8-0 vote by the City Council for the Mayor's Implementation Plan for the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise levy. Sadly, either the Council didn't listen or want to understand but that plan includes giving K-12 money to charter schools and placing a heavier burden on SPS for more high-risk students. As time passes, it will worth tracking what current SPS programs funded by the City get reduced because of dollars redirected to charter schools. I was somewhat surprised by the vote as at least three Council members have said to me that they did not support charter schools.
The other announcement was about the pending renewal of the library levy. It, like all the Mayor's renewals, is for more money. She said:
I do agree that libraries ARE still important to many, many citizens who otherwise might have little access to what they offer. However, I do not agree with getting rid of fines.From story time to summer learning programs to adult learning classes, The Seattle Public Library advances equity, education, and opportunity for all who call Seattle home. If we are going to build a city of the future, then we must build the libraries of the future, too.
A scholarship in the trades is available:
If you or someone you know is interested in a job in the trades — such as plumbing, electrical work or welding — former “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe is offering a scholarship program through his charitable foundation that will offer money for skilled jobs training.As well, teacher and advocate, Jesse Hagopian, has a $1,000 scholarship, the Black Education Matters Student Activist Award. Application deadline is May 10th.
According to the documentation for the upcoming Audit&Finance Committee meeting this week, the district has inherited a house across from Leschi Elementary worth about $750,000. The woman who left it to the district, Mrs. DJ Smith-Brooks, stated it was for:
“ for its general use and purposes, including but not limited to the construction of a parking lot.”
Van Asselt Elementary and Maple Elementary are joining forces for a family fun carnival this Friday, April 26th at the Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Avenue South from 5:30-8:00 pm.
Admission is FREE. Games, cool prizes, and concessions for sale. All concession money goes to benefit these two great schools.
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