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Town Square: The Federal Role in Education

channelweb — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:00:46 +0000

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 Education Randy Dorn and others to discuss the national education policy.

Premieres Sun., Nov. 13, 5 p.m.

Watch Town Squares at www.seattlechannel.org/townsquare.

Skaters, schools and cheap fun on CityStream with Nicole Sanchez

channelweb — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:01:30 +0000

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 is a growing non-profit organization that gets girls onto skateboards to teach them leadership skills and confidence—as well as how to pull an awesome Ollie. Finally, penny-pinchers rejoice! Check out our latest guide to saving big on fun activities with local “cheapskate” author David Volk.

Premieres tonight at 7 p.m.

Watch it online anytime at: seattlechannel.org/CityStream

2011 Election Debate – Seattle School Board Races

channelweb — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:00:33 +0000

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

Summer Food & Fun on City Stream

george — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:53:11 +0000

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 the critters and creatures of the Puget Sound, to concerts, boat rides and story time; we’ll tell you about plenty of family fun that’s also pretty frugal. There’s something for everyone on this all new edition of CityStream. Join host Nicole Sanchez from Luna Park in West Seattle for these stories and more!

Watch it now: http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityStream.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on American Podium

george — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:48:03 +0000

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 the Guiding Lights Weekend, a Seattle conference on community-building and the art of citizenship. Watch it right now American Podium or tune to Channel 21, Tuesday, April 12, 8:00 p.m.

Seattle Public Schools on City Inside/Out

george — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:07:56 +0000

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 on City Inside/Out, C.R. Douglas interviews the new interim superintendent, Susan Enfield, and Seattle School Board President Steve Sundquist, and School Board members Betty Patu and Kay Smith-Blum about the way forward. How will the district improve its financial management? Will there be a change in direction on the academic front as well?

It’s as educating as school and as much fun as recess: City Inside/Out, Friday, March 11, 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or right here on http://www.seattlechannel.org/! Did you see our program about neighborhoods and City Hall? Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOut/.

Watch and Participate on Thursday: How are Seattle Public Schools Doing?

george — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:34:54 +0000

SEATTLE CHANNEL, Town Hall and CityClub have created Seattle Speaks, a series of unique, multi-media town halls for the 21^st 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 QUESTIONS: 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!

THE FORMAT: Using cutting edge technology both the TV and online audience will participate in real-time conversation using people meters, testimonials, Twitter and Facebook. To stimulate this discussion, we’ve invited special guests including Seattle Schools’ Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson, Seattle School Board Member Kay Smith-Blum, PTSA Interim President Lauren McGuire and Seattle Education Association President Olga Addae. SEATTLE CHANNEL’s dynamic public affairs host C.R. Douglas will lead the lively exchanges.

THE DETAILS: Thursday, February 10, 7:00 p.m. live on TV’s SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21, OR on-line right here on www.seattlechannel.org.

Seattle Speaks: How Are Seattle Public Schools Doing?

george — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:47:21 +0000

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 Thursday, February 10th, 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL host C.R. Douglas will lead a live televised discussion “in the round” with Seattle Public Schools’ Supertintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson and other leaders from the school district, parents, teachers, students and YOU.

THE FORMAT: Using cutting edge technology both the studio and online audience will participate in real-time conversation using people meters, testimonials, Twitter and Facebook. Attend the free multi-media event on Seattle Public Schools in person, Thursday, February 10, 7:00 p.m. at Seattle’s Town Hall or watch live on Cable 21 and right here on http://www.seattlechannel.org/.
TICKETS ARE FREE! But registration is required: visit http://www.seattlecityclub.org/ or call 206-682-7395 for your free tickets.

Governor Chris Gregoire on City Inside/Out

george — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:43:39 +0000

Governor Chris Gregoire is sounding the alarm about state finances. On Wednesday, December 15, the governor released her proposal that plugs a $4.6 billion budget hole by cutting education, health care and human services.”I hate my budget,” Gregoire declared. On Friday, December 17, 7:00 p.m., on SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21, City Inside/Out host C.R. Douglas sits down for a one-on-one interview with the state’s CEO. He finds out how and why the state’s fiscal crisis became so dire and why she isn’t pushing for new taxes. He gets Gregoire’s reaction to Mayor McGinn’s recent comments about the governor and her leadership on the viaduct. He asks Gregoire about her future plans, including the possibility of a cabinet position in President Obama’s administration.

But wait, there’s more! Some of Seattle’s top journalists join us to take a look back at 2010. We ask: Who are this year’s top political winners and losers? What’s the most undercovered story of the year? And The Seattle Times’ Joni Balter, KIRO TV’s Essex Porter, SeattlePI.com’s Chris Grygiel and PubliCola’s Erica C. Barnett give their insightful and surprising answers.

Don’t miss City Inside/Out’s final show of 2010! Friday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or right here on http://www.seattlechannel.org/. Have you seen last week’s show about the City’s response to Thanksgiving’s snowstorm? Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOut/.

Explorations in Math

george — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:45:00 +0000

Everybody knows math isn’t always the most popular subject in school. This week on CityStream, Jeff Gentes reports on Seattle non-profit Explorations in Math’s work to make math fun and accessible for elementary school children.

First stop: MathFest, the largest math event in Seattle. It’s kind of a game show cum festival of numeration held in the Rainier Community Center. This year, over 800 children, parents, teachers and volunteers attended the event designed to develop children’s interest in mathematics.

Explorations in Math Executive Director Stephanie Cherrington says there is a real math crisis in Washington state where only 45 percent of 10^th graders can pass the WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) math test required for high school graduation. Her solution? “More math but in engaging, fun and creative ways.” She explains, “One of the key elements in being successful in math is having the opportunity to practice math. Just like with literacy twenty [to] twenty-five years ago where we were told…‘Read to your kids, read to your kids, read to your kids, read to your kids.’ And the literary rates have gone up…It’s really important to give our kids the opportunity to do math.”

Next stop: the Dearborn Park Elementary school’s Explorations in Math Club. Teacher Andy Russell has sixty kids signed up and a waiting list of 25 others for his afterschool program that explores mathematics in exciting and creative ways. See how you can learn logic using popsicle sticks!