Elaine Tzourtzouklis, Executive Director & Susan McFarland, President Met with SLTA Leadership today. SLTA is the professional organization for teachers in the Salt Lake City School District focused on improving … Continue reading
* Mike Williams, Joel Arvizo, Cynthia Holz & Liz Player * Had an awesome meeting at Rose Park Elementary! Community Learning Centers Scope of a community learning center school – In a community learning center school, young people, their families, and community residents work as equal partners with the school and other community service providers to develop programs and enhance services in five areas: Quality Education – High-caliber curriculum and instruction enable all children to meet challenging academic standards and … Continue reading
On February 20, 2013, I sent a letter to the school board president asking her to place the teacher staffing issue on the agenda of one of the next two board meetings: Letter: P1 Letter: P2 On February 24, 2013, The school board president replied stating that she would not place the issue on the agenda because it would require “such a rapid realignment of agenda priorities”. She also stated “We are sorry you feel we have not given appropriate … Continue reading
Had a great time at Edison Elementary: School Community Council Meeting. Received of update from Principal Vandeventer on student progress. … Continue reading
Thank you Senator Robles, for your advocacy in helping our children. SB 184 Passed out of the senate education committee today with a favorable recommendation. Senator Robles sponsored Senate Bill 184, Youth Suicide Prevention. Which requires a school to notify a parent if the student threatens to commit suicide or is the victim of bullying. You can read the entire bill here: SB 184 Audio: Senator Robles Senate Committee Testimony … Continue reading
School boards must wake up and assume their leadership roles more assertively and with greater dedication as guardians of educational excellence and equity Fact Sheet: LINK TO PDF … Continue reading