I had a letter to the editor published in the Seattle Times on July 5, 2019, about the school board appointing Betty Patu’s successor.
Read MoreBlack History Today: Cal Bonner, a true artist blazing his own trail
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This post is part of an ongoing Black History Month series written by Marcus Harden, a truly unsung hero of South Seattle, as he honors the living legacy of Black history in his community and beyond, and recognizes the people who are shaping the future.
Read More%*@! Being an Educator!
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Meet Marcus Harden, unsung hero of Seattle’s South End, as he introduces himself and describes the passion that fuels his work in education.
Read MoreDo we have any reason to believe the Seattle School Board has the skills needed to choose a superintendent who can close our opportunity gaps?
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The Seattle School Board is in the beginning stages of finding a new superintendent to lead Seattle Public Schools. Also, they're apparently near the finish line.
Despite the fact that the application materials still aren’t available online, Ray and Associates, the firm chosen to conduct the search, still lists Feb. 28 as the deadline to apply. The board, meanwhile, after opening their ears to a brief moment of community input, has apparently decided to stay the course and still plans to hire the new superintendent before the end of March.
That doesn't give us much time.
First off, here's what the board says they're looking for in a candidate...
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