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Is it back to school for Seattle Public Schools? — Negotiations, negotiations…

September 10, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

And the negotiations have been tenuous. As of Sept. 8, there has been progress, but it depends on which side you are on. What does the Seattle Education Association (SEA) say? Despite having made progress in some areas (guaranteed 30 minutes recess for K-5, evaluation, enforceable case loads for therapists and other specialists, substitute issues), […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: Andrew Russell, SPS, Seattle Public Schools, Vol 34 No 38| September 12 - September 18

A non-traditional school in Chinatown — A visit to Summit

September 10, 2015 By Assunta Ng

    By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Not many people are aware that Chinatown/International District has a new charter school. For those who know there is one, myths and misconceptions exist. Who are the students? Are they achievers and smart? How are they chosen? How is it different from a regular public school? Are […]

Filed Under: Community News, Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: African American, Ashley Clark, Asian Resource Center, Chinatown International District, Chinese, Filipino, Gates Foundation, Labor Day, Northwest Asian Weekly, PCSD, Principal Malia Burns, Seattle Public Schools, Supreme Court, Vietnamese, Vol 34 No 38| September 12 - September 18, communication

EDITORIAL: As school begins, it’s important to appreciate Seattle’s teachers

September 5, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle is used to the first day of school being tense. After all, during the last three contract negotiations between the Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association, parents weren’t sure if they should send their kids to school until the last few days of summer break. This year is no different, and with […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2013, 2015, Seattle Public Schools, Vol 32 No 37 | September 7 - September 13, Washington Policy Center

EDITORIAL: APAs make advances in education, but where’s the women?

June 20, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Over the past few years, Asian and Pacific Americans have been making great gains in education administration. Two years ago, former Seattle University Dean Wallace Loh became the president of the University or Maryland, College Park and has since guided the university through multiple challenges. North Seattle Community College President Mark Mitsui is headed to […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2013, APA, College Park, Education, Edwina Uehara, Kelly Aramaki, North Seattle Community College President Mark Mitsui, Phyllis Wise, Pima Community College, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle University Dean Wallace Loh, Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert, UCLA, UW, United States, Vol 32 No 26 | June 22 - June 28, Washington State University

Betty Patu kicks off Seattle School Board reelection campaign

June 10, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Betty Patu hosted her reelection kickoff event for her Seattle School Board campaign on May 30 at the Royal Room in the Columbia City neighborhood of Seattle. She is running unopposed for the School Board’s District 7 seat. Patu was first elected to the school board in 2009, following 32 years working in the Seattle […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2009, 2013, Betty Patu, Columbia City, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle School Board, Vol 32 No 24 | June 8 - June 14

Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates 70 years instrumental to young musicians’ success

April 25, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Deanna Duff Northwest Asian Weekly Bows glide across violins as fingers tap out compositions on trumpets. As the symphony warms up at Benaroya

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features Tagged With: 2008, 2013, Anniversary Concert Auction, Benaroya Hall, Concerto Competition, Dan Petersen, Elaine Jeon, Elaine Joen, Jeffery Lee, Mae Lin, Marrowstone Summer Festival, Overlake High School, SYSO, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras, United States, Vol 32 No 18 | April 27 - May 3

BLOG: “I love you”

April 25, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Outsiders knew the late Cheryl Chow as intense, tough, and intimidating. One former student, now a successful entrepreneur, told me that he was scared of her when she was a principal with the Seattle Public Schools.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2013, Cheryl Chow, City Council, Getting Ruby, King County Councilmember, Publisher Ng's blog, Sarah Morningstar, Seattle Public Schools, Vol 32 No 18 | April 27 - May 3

EDITORIAL: Susan Enfield to go to Highline; Seattle loses

March 1, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Feb. 28, Highline Public Schools in Burien announced that their new superintendent will be Dr. Susan Enfield, Seattle Public Schools’ current interim superintendent. Enfield will start at Highline on July 1. We believe this is a huge loss for Seattle Public Schools (SPS). Enfield took over SPS after a financial scandal ousted Maria Goodloe-Johnson. […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2012, Pacific Islander, SPS, Seattle Public Schools, Susan Enfield, TV, Vol 31 No 10 | March 3 - March 9

Seattle Public Schools interim superintendent will not seek permanent position

December 19, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Friday, Dec. 16, Dr. Susan Enfield sent out an email to Seattle Public Schools (SPS)staff, families, and the local community stating that she will not seek or accept a permanent position as superintendent of SPS once her contract is up next June.

Filed Under: Education, Community News Tagged With: SPS, Seattle Public Schools, Susan Enfield

Citywide school attendance campaign to improve student attendance with incentives

November 18, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Be Here Get There campaign is a research-driven, incentive-based campaign designed to raise awareness and improve academic achievement by improving citywide school attendance.  

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, Asian Americans, Daniel Nguyen, Education, Executive Director, Marie Groark, Seattle Public Schools, Susan Enfield, Vol 30 No 47 | November 19 - November 25, Wiz Khalifa, culture, social media

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