In a rather stunning development, Seattle Public Schools has reportedly “walked away” from the bargaining table with the Seattle Education Association just four days before the first day of school. That's according to SEA, and SPS has not commented. If the district does not return to the table,
Negotiations are coming down to the deadline between SPS and SEA. But there’s still time left for both sides to settle.
With just over a month until school starts, bargaining is going slowly, with major issues still unresolved.
Universal free school meals are coming to SPS this fall, the Superintendent makes administrative changes, and NIMBYs attack the Lincoln HS athletic field proposal.
Beth Day takes a deep dive into the data from the recent June adjustment -- and from changes in SPS enrollment.
Lincoln gets its athletic field, the Times gets the Anitra Jones letter, and the board gets into debate over contract approval.
Bob Ferguson comes to Robert Eagle Staff MS to announce a policy that’s notably stricter than what SPS announced a few weeks ago.
The SPS 6-8 ELA curriculum doesn't include full books. Teachers are getting in trouble for teaching them anyway. How did we get here?
The Superintendent revives closure worries, takes on the state’s levy cap, and gets a letter from SEA sharing concerns about Anitra Jones.
Ben Shuldiner puts everyone on notice for big cuts in hopes of averting state fiscal oversight -- and major changes to how SPS spends money.
Phones will be away for the day in K-8 and during class in high school. Not everyone is happy about that last part.
The first school board meeting in over a month saw a new K-5 ELA curriculum, new options for middle school advanced math, and an enrollment update.