Archive for 'Education'
From the beginning of our Republic, a well-educated citizenry was thought to be essential to protect the liberty and general welfare of the people. Hear a range of perspectives on how recent changes on the federal level have affected Washington’s schools, as Seattle Schools Superintendant Susan Enfield joins WA State Superintendant of
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Posted: November 13th, 2011 under Education, Schools, Take 21.
Tags: education, history, Town Square
Meet up with host Nicole Sanchez at the new Delridge Skate Park in West Seattle. We’ll learn how City leaders are teaming up with Seattle Public Schools and others to form a community-wide campaign to keep kids in class. Then, we’ll check out how skateboarding empowers young women. Skate Like a Girl
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Posted: October 20th, 2011 under Parks and Recreation, Schools, Take 21.
Four of Seattle School Board’s seven sitting members are up for reelection this year - All of them facing serious challenges from candidates who criticize the board’s handling of several controversial issues. Premieres Sunday, October 2 at 4 p.m. http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5551107
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Posted: October 2nd, 2011 under Elections, Schools, Take 21.
Last spring, the University of Washington Board of Regents selected Michael K. Young to be the University's next president and approved a five-year employment contract. Young, who is 61, was president of the University of Utah since 2004. Under his leadership, Utah's annual budget doubled to $2.6 billion. The number of spinoff
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Posted: September 15th, 2011 under Education, Take 21.
Tags: Jean Enerson, Town Square, University of Washington
We’re celebrating summer on CityStream! From fun family activities to food drives, we’re covering it all. How the City of Seattle and school officials are making sure kids who rely on school lunches for their main meal, get plenty to eat this summer. Plus, what you can do to help. Then, from
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Posted: June 10th, 2011 under City Issues, Housing and Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Schools, Take 21.
Tags: CityStream, Neighborhoods, Schools
Arne Duncan was named U.S. Secretary of Education by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 20, 2009. Before his appointment, he served as the Chicago Public Schools CEO (June 2001 - December 2008), becoming the longest-serving big-city education superintendent in the country. This speech was delivered to
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Posted: April 12th, 2011 under City Issues, Education, Schools, Take 21.
Tags: American Podium
This week on CityStream: the Star Wars film series has been capturing the hearts and imaginations of fans for generations. And now the props, science and imagination of Star Wars are on display for fans to see. Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination is currently on exhibit at the Pacific Science Center.
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Posted: March 30th, 2011 under City Issues, Education, Film, Take 21.
Tags: CityStream, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Center
The Seattle Public Schools are in turmoil. Just last week, after a financial scandal came to light, the School Board fired Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson. To make matters worse, the district's strategic plan to improve students' academic performance is not achieving its goals and faces intense opposition from the teacher's union. This week
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Posted: March 10th, 2011 under City Issues, Education, Schools, Take 21.
Tags: C.R. Douglas, City Inside/Out, seattle school board
SEATTLE CHANNEL, Town Hall and CityClub have created Seattle Speaks, a series of unique, multi-media town halls for the 21st century, to use TV and the web for spirited debate on public issues. The next episode on Thursday, February 10, 7:00 p.m., will focus on the performance of Seattle Public Schools. THE
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Posted: February 4th, 2011 under City Issues, Education, Schools, Take 21.
Tags: C.R. Douglas, Seattle Speaks
Are Seattle Public Schools doing well or is it time for more reform? After three years of the district's strategic plan, are we seeing any results? Are current resources being used wisely? Should there be a new way to measure student and teacher success? What do you think? Join the conversation! On
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Posted: January 12th, 2011 under City Issues, Education, Schools, Take 21.
Tags: C.R. Douglas, Seattle Public School Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson, Seattle Public Schools, seattle school board, Seattle School District, Seattle Speaks
