School Board Policy

Earlier this month, it became clear that Seattle School Board Director Vivian Song no longer lives in the area she represents. But even though the board acknowledged the problem, it seems unlikely it will take action.

"Some of the books that I've read are books like Hood Feminism, The Poet X, Gabi, A Girl in Pieces," says a 17-year-old senior with round glasses and long braids. The books, she says, sparked her feminist consciousness. "I just see, especially in my community, a lot of women being talked down upon and those books [were] really nice to read."

Tweens, teens and their parents have mixed reviews of the new restrictions amid concerns about the effects on safety. Advocates cite benefits on young people’s academic achievement and mental health.

By Bill Brancato, Vice President, IT Systems and Digital Strategy for Kelly Education December 19, 2023 There’s no doubt that substitute teachers are the heroes who step up to allow learning to continue when teachers are absent. While they cover millions of classrooms each year, many states no longer require them to have an education […]

Guide to Building an Effective Substitute Teacher Program The nationwide teacher shortage has left many district leaders scrambling to find qualified teachers and substitute teachers to cover classrooms. This comprehensive, strategic guide for school administrators provides proven best practices to help build a substitute teacher pipeline, increase fill rates, and reduce administrative burdens. Five key […]

Superintendent Tony Watlington said he and other district officials are trying to signal to state and city policymakers that “we are being good stewards of the public tax dollars,” in the hopes of securing increased funding in this coming year’s appropriations process.