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I'm confused what's up with Cleveland. This list shows them losing >30 students, but also enrollment is up according to www.reddit.com/r/seattlepub... ?
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September 25, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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Here's an excerpt from poem by Sandra to start the weekend. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Raúl Sánchez. Check out the whole poem on Instagram.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #SeattlePublicSchools #DennyInternationalMiddleSchool
Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Denny Middle School student, Sandra. Text is “Pero todo vale la pena al sentir la brisa del aire fresco en la cancha."
September 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
thebethocracy.bsky.social
If you haven’t seen it, someone posted the TA summary sent to the teachers on Reddit. www.reddit.com/r/seattlepub...
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September 6, 2026 at 1:43 AM
azmazing1.bsky.social
Ever since the drama around the now-averted teachers' strike ramped up, the quality of posts and comments in r/seattlepublicschools has gone way down, it's much more like NextDoor now 😔
September 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM
jenniferdowling.bsky.social
A couple hundred members of the Seattle Education Association have gathered to rally outside the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence as contract negotiations continue inside with the district.
#fox13 #seattle #seattlepublicschools #washington #kingcounty @fox13seattle.bsky.social
September 2, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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The 2026-27 school year will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The first day of school for preschool and kindergarten students will be on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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September 2, 2026 at 5:59 AM
coleypinay.bsky.social
I would love to start school on Wednesday. #seattlepublicschools

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September 1, 2026 at 1:11 PM
lakedesire.bsky.social
Seattle Public School District is having a press conference about bargaining in 5 minutes. They didn't give much notice but here is the link if you want to watch! #SPS #SeattlePublicSchools

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Seattle Public Schools TV (SPSTV ) Our channel offers a variety of educational and informational programs of interest to students, staff, and the community. Watch our SPSTV broadcast on (in the greate...
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August 31, 2026 at 9:55 PM
exantestephanie.bsky.social
This (enormous) thread had some stuff, some of which had been taken down, but I would watch that forum rather than the general Seattle one (which cannot seem to remember SPS is not part of the city budget). www.reddit.com/r/seattlepub...
From the seattlepublicschools community on Reddit: Strike authorization passes with 91.2% of the vote.
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August 28, 2026 at 12:40 AM
jenniferdowling.bsky.social
Seattle Education Association leaders say 91% of educators, teachers and other union members voted to authorize a strike if a contract isn’t negotiated by the start of the school year in September. #fox13 #seattle #seattlepublicschools #washington #kingcounty @fox13seattle.bsky.social
August 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Find a moment of peace with this poem from Derek. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #SeattlePublicSchools #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool
Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Derek. Text is “My calmness is like a tiny blue wave making people feel calm while it splashes."
August 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
rainydayrecess.bsky.social
🚨 "Rundown 6: The Cost of Indifference" includes restraint and isolation (lack of) reform, a school shooting, and takeaways from the Feb 12 board meeting, including the enrollment study and a Highly Capable services "update." www.rainydayrecess.org/2230213/epis...
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The Cost of Indifference - Rainy Day Recess
Rainy Day Rundown is your update on the latest happenings related to Seattle Public Schools. In this episode, we examine what systemic neglect looks like:🔹 Restraint & Isolation – For the third ye...
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February 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
rainydayrecess.bsky.social
🎧 The school board meets tonight on new 5-year goals. Get ready with our analysis of last week's debates on achievement targets and graduation requirements, plus a concerning budget preview. @xiebob.bsky.social #seattlepublicschools
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Rundown 4 - A Pretty Tight Ship - Rainy Day Recess
Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings related to Seattle Public Schools. In this episode:School Board Meeting: President Gina Topp's first full meeting featured strong ...
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January 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
rainydayrecess.bsky.social
Jie Lei discusses SPS's Highly Capable and Advanced Learning programs, sharing her experience as a first-generation immigrant student. We discuss district plans and policies and educational equity.

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#AdvancedLearning #SeattlePublicSchools #PublicSchools
Highly Capable and Advanced Learning in Seattle, with Jie Lei - Rainy Day Recess
In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, we talk with Jie Lei, a Seattle Public Schools parent and former student, about the past, present, and uncertain future of the district’s Highly Capable and Advanc...
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December 20, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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🎙️ New Episode Alert! Seattle’s schools face a $100M budget gap. What will it take to fix it? We talk with Alex Wakeman Rouse about budget mysteries, legislative action, and community-driven solutions.
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District Deep Dive with Alex Wakeman Rouse - Rainy Day Recess
In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, we explore the Seattle Public Schools budget crisis with guest Alex Wakeman Rouse, co-chair of All Together for Seattle Schools. We dive into All Together for Seat...
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December 10, 2024 at 3:32 PM
rainydayrecess.bsky.social
Everything turned upside down at the "bomb cyclone" meeting last week. Follow up was last night, where the proposal to close schools for next year was officially withdrawn. #seattlepublicschools #schoolclosures
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The Bomb Cyclone - November 19 School Board Meeting - Rainy Day Recess
In this inaugural episode of Rainy Day Recess, Christie Robertson and Jasmine Pulido delve into the high-stakes Seattle School Board meeting of November 19. The meeting saw a cascade of emotions, pivo...
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November 27, 2024 at 3:32 PM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
The $150 million renovation of Seattle's Memorial Stadium is not only on schedule for a 2027 opening but also preserves a historic WWII memorial wall while aiming for equity in construction jobs.

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Seattle Center says Memorial Stadium renovation on track; sewer replacement was a major hurdle
Seattle Center staff told the council the Memorial Stadium renovation is on track to open for the 2027–28 school year, with an estimated project cost of about $150 million, protections for a landmarked World War II memorial wall and city commitments to construction equity and workforce goals.
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March 8, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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After the tragic deaths of two students, Seattle parents are demanding urgent changes to campus safety and a mandatory ethnic studies curriculum to ensure every child feels safe and supported.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #SeattlePublicSchools #EthnicStudies #TraumaSupport #StudentSafety
Seattle school board hears emotional public testimony on student safety, ethnic studies and support services
At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Seattle School Board heard extended public testimony after two students were killed near school grounds. Parents, students and teachers pressed for stronger campus safety measures, trauma-informed services, cameras and mandatory ethnic-studies instruction.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Seattle councilmembers are heartbroken after the tragic shootings of two teenagers, pushing for urgent action to enhance school and neighborhood safety.

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Seattle councilmembers mourn Rainier Beach teen shootings and press for coordinated action
At the Feb. 2 council briefing, members responded to weekend shootings that killed two teens in Rainier Beach, called for coordinated work with Seattle Public Schools and community groups, and highlighted a $25,000 budget item for a youth gun-violence summit.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Seattle Public Schools is pioneering AI literacy in classrooms, but board members are calling for clearer goals and independent oversight to ensure responsible use.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #TeacherSupport #SeattlePublicSchools #AILiteracy #EducationReform
District outlines AI literacy pilots and student-facing safeguards; directors ask for clearer goals and independent expertise
Seattle Public Schools presented classroom AI pilots (Magic Student/Magic School), teacher training and vendor controls; board members praised literacy work but pressed for clearer metrics, stronger teacher support and independent research to avoid undue vendor influence.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Seattle's Council just allocated $800,000 to expand restorative justice practices in schools, paving the way for a safer and more inclusive environment for all students!

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #YouthWellbeing #SchoolSafety #RestorativeJustice #SeattlePublicSchools
Seattle Council discusses $800K funding for restorative justice programs in schools
Council members seek clarity on the allocation of funds for restorative justice initiatives.
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June 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Seattle Public Schools is poised for a financial turnaround with a new $13 million boost, but can it overcome a staggering $100 million deficit?

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#WA #BudgetTransparency #CitizenPortal #K12Support #SeattlePublicSchools #EducationFunding
Seattle Public Schools budget update reveals $100M deficit and increased state funding
Seattle Public Schools faces a $100M deficit despite securing $13M additional state funding.
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May 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Seattle Public Schools is revolutionizing education with five new guardrails designed to ensure equity, safety, and success for every student, no matter their background.

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#WA #SeattlePublicSchools #AntiRacism #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #StudentSafety
Seattle Public Schools implements new guardrails for student success and equity
Superintendent and board adopt five guardrails to enhance education quality and safety.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Seattle Public Schools Board is on a mission to secure vital funding in D.C. to transform education for local students and schools.

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#WA #SeattlePublicSchools #UrbanEducation #CommunityEngagement #EducationFunding #CitizenPortal
Seattle school delegation plans federal advocacy for increased public school funding
Seattle officials prepare to advocate for urban school districts' funding during Washington DC visit.
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March 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
lakedesire.bsky.social
Thinking about the time my son's public elementary school hosted a panel of private middle school students and recruiters. 🫠 #Seattle #SeattlePublicSchools #SPS
July 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM