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Latest podcast episodes about Seattle Public Schools

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Eric Feeny, D2 Seattle School Board Candidate

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 18:01 Transcription Available


In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, hosts Christie Robertson and Colin Meyer interview 2025 Seattle School Board candidate Eric Feeny from District 2. The discussion begins with a lightning round of quick questions covering Feeny's background, qualifications, and viewpoints on education and school board roles. Key topics include his approach to school board leadership, specific policies he supports, and his strategies for improving Seattle Public Schools. Feeny emphasizes the importance of community engagement, transparent communication, and institutional reform. Eric's campaign page: https://www.feenys.net/The episode also highlights other District 2 candidates, Sarah Clark and Kathleen Smith, and provides election information ahead of the August 5 primary.01:08 Interview with Eric Feeny Begins01:38 Lightning Round with Eric Feeny07:23 Main Interview Questions07:42 Eric Feeny's Vision and Policies12:23 Community Engagement and Communication13:59 Final Thoughts and Conclusion16:37 Closing Remarks and Other CandidatesSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Sarah Clark, D2 Seattle School Board Candidate (incumbent)

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 20:50 Transcription Available


In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, hosts Christie Robertson and Jasmine Pulido interview Sarah Clark, a current Seattle School Board member running to retain her seat in District 2, which encompasses northwest Seattle. Sarah discusses her background in education policy, her motivations for running, and the challenges the district faces, particularly regarding the budget and school safety. She emphasizes the importance of community involvement, coalition-building, and her vision for improving Seattle Public Schools. The episode also includes a student-recorded safety question from Rafael Brewer, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures in schools.Sarah's campaign website https://www.sarah4schoolboard.org/03:26 Reasons for running, then and now09:52 Budget12:56 Student Question15:59 One ThingSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Seattle Now
Casual Pride-Day with Jas Keimig and Chase Burns

Seattle Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 26:00


This week… It’s our yearly tradition - Casual Pride-Day is back. We’ll talk about how Seattle’s queer community is celebrating pride this month, what the mood is under the Trump Administration, and the media picks to end your pride month with, from two of Seattle’s biggest movie buffs. Freelance Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Film Curator-slash-Drag Queen Chase Burns (aka Uh Oh) are here to talk all things Pride. Weigh in on Seattle Public Schools’ new superintendent here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Now
Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 10:10


Gov. Ferguson urges Congress to protect Medicaid, student's family sues Seattle Public Schools over alleged antisemitism, and WA opens its first publicly funded EV charging station. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLUMBIA Conversations
Ep. 114: LIVE BROADCAST from Seattle High School Memorial Stadium Farewell

COLUMBIA Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 60:04


Feliks Banel's guests on this LIVE REMOTE BROADCAST of CASCADE OF HISTORY from the farewell event for Seattle High School Memorial Stadium include Clay Eals and Jean Sherrard of the Seattle Times' Seattle Now & Then; Northwest sports historian and collector David Eskenazi; and music historian Eric Magnuson. The 1947 stadium, deemed unworthy of landmark status, will soon be demolished and a shiny new stadium built in its place. The structure, designed by noted architect George Stoddard, was dedicated in 1947 to the memory of 800+ Seattle Public Schools alums who died in World War II. Apart from bidding farewell to the doomed (not "domed") stadium, discussion also included the recent passing of Bobby Sherman, who played Jeremy Bolt on "Here Come The Brides" - the 1969-1971 TV series set in 1860s Seattle, which also spawned the song, "(The Bluest Skies You've Ever Seen Are In) Seattle." This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 4pm Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, June 26, 2025 via SPACE 101.1 FM and gallantly streaming live via space101fm.org from the rainy and nearly deserted parking lot in front of Seattle High School Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

COLUMBIA Conversations
BONUS ENCORE EPISODE: Memorial Stadium Doomed by Seattle's "Anti-Nomination" Landmark Process

COLUMBIA Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 59:52


The City of Seattle and Seattle Public Schools are inviting the public to say goodbye to Seattle High School Memorial Stadium this Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm. Memorial Stadium – built in 1947 - was deemed to be not worthy of landmark status in Seattle and will be demolished, while the 1951 wall engraved with names of Seattle Public Schools' WWII war dead was given landmark status and will be preserved. With the stadium's imminent destruction prior to construction of a new facility, Feliks Banel's focus on this BONUS ENCORE EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is what's often called the "anti-nomination" process for potential landmarks. These "anti-nominations" are reviewed by the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods' Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, and this unofficial term applies when a building's owner does NOT want the building designated as a city landmark. Consultants and attorneys join in a process that probably runs counter to how many people believe historic preservation programs should operate in the United States. On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board voted to designate only the 1951 memorial wall at Memorial Stadium as a city landmark, and to not designate 1947 Memorial Stadium. Through audio from the meeting and excerpts from email correspondence, we use Memorial Stadium as a case study to show how public resources are being devoted to processes that appear to be lacking some key elements of what might be called good government. This episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally broadcast live at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, October 8, 2023 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park – formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.

LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education
Leading Through the Fire

LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 47:42


This week, Jamie and Jerri are joined by veteran education leaders Dr. Susan Enfield and Dr. Kristi Wilson to unpack their new book, On Fire, Under Fire, or Fired: Superintendents in the Pandemic. This book and this conversation shine a light on the emotional toll, public pressure, and deep commitment it takes to lead a school system today.Susan and Kristi share the inspiration behind the book and highlight some of the most memorable, raw, and impactful stories from their interviews with superintendents, and explain why these stories need to be heard by more than just other school leaders. Together, they underscore the urgency of fostering understanding and empathy for those in the superintendent's seat and advocate for systemic support to sustain leadership longevity. The conversation is both eye-opening and affirming, giving listeners a rare look behind the scenes of district leadership and the passion that drives it.---ABOUT OUR GUESTSDr. Susan Enfield is the former Superintendent of the Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada. Prior to this, she served as Superintendent for Highline Public Schools in Burien, WA, for ten years. A former high school English, journalism, and ELL teacher, Susan served as Chief Academic Officer and then as Interim Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools before joining Highline in 2012. She was named the Superintendent of the Year by the National School Foundation Association in 2018 and was the 2022 Washington State Superintendent of the Year.Dr. Kristi Wilson served as superintendent of the Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, Arizona, for eleven years, facilitating the delivery of an outstanding education for approximately 6,000 students and nine campuses. Prior to her superintendency, Wilson had a robust educational career as an assistant superintendent, executive director, special education director, school administrator, teacher, and adjunct professor. Her passion and transformational leadership have helped design new schools focused on the lens of the learner and overall systematic change. Dr. Wilson is one of the nation's top thought leaders in public education.---SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Bilingual Orientation Centers Slated for Closure This Fall

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 23:42 Transcription Available


Seattle Public Schools is quietly eliminating specialized programs for newcomer students - recent immigrants with limited English skills who need intensive support. Teachers at Dunlap Elementary brought this story to our attention because they've been sitting in empty classrooms for four years while newcomer students struggle in overcrowded mainstream classrooms.We speak with Tricia DeVille, a newcomer teacher with over 20 years of experience, and Nhi Nguyen, who was DeVille's student in the program back in 2008 and is now a kindergarten teacher at Dunlap herself. We explore how these programs used to work, why a 2008 audit recommended strengthening them, and what's being lost as the district chooses to scatter specialized teachers across multiple schools instead of maintaining dedicated newcomer classrooms.This is accountability reporting on a policy decision that's affecting real kids, but happening largely out of public view.See our Show Notes-- Christie Robertson & Cherylynne CrowtherSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
School Board - Budget Work Session + Guardrails

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 27:52 Transcription Available


In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, we dive into the Seattle Public Schools board's May 21 special meeting. Hear the latest on the district's 2025–26 budget proposal, which balances through one-time fixes and new state funding, but leaves the structural deficit unresolved. We also explore the ongoing development of interim guardrail metrics designed to hold the district accountable to its values of safety, equity, and community engagement. With the superintendent transition underway, the board debates how best to proceed with these metrics amid leadership changes. Plus, a note about the Rainy Day Recess podcast and ways you can get involved. See our Show NotesSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Deaf and Hard of Hearing families push for access

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 27:34 Transcription Available


In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, Cherylynne Crowther takes the reins to discuss the ongoing exclusion of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) families in Seattle Public Schools. After a group of Deaf parents testified about enrollment barriers at the April 23 board meeting, many returned two weeks later to a district engagement event, only to find there were no interpreters. The district apologized, but the apology wasn't interpreted either.We explore the long history of inaccessibility in SPS along with the specific changes families are calling for now, including: enrollment at DHH schools for children of deaf adults (CODAs), consistent ASL interpretation, and a community-led DHH task force.Are we on a better trajectory at last?See our Show NotesSupport the workSubscribe to Rainy Day RecessFollow us on Substack and BlueskyContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.orgSupport us on PatreonSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Student Stories: Quincy Jones Theatre Disrepair

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 18:37 Transcription Available


In this student-reported episode, Garfield High School sophomore Rafael Brewer takes us inside the Quincy Jones Performing Arts Center, a space used for theater, music, assemblies, and community events. He shares the importance of the theater, how long-standing maintenance issues have impacted student learning, and the challenges of getting repairs addressed by Seattle Public Schools.You can get tickets now for Garfield's 2025 spring musical Footloose. (Please buy tickets! It helps support the theatre and we have worked really hard on this production!)See our Show NotesSupport us on PatreonSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Only in Seattle - Real Estate Unplugged
Seattle Schools FORCED to Bring Back Police After Students DIE | Defund DISASTER

Only in Seattle - Real Estate Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 22:18


Seattle officials who kicked police out of schools are now scrambling to bring them back after student shootings and violence skyrocketed. What a surprise! Yet another case of liberal policies creating a deadly mess they refuse to take responsibility for. This video breaks down how Seattle Public Schools abandoned school resource officers during the BLM movement, directly leading to multiple student deaths and shootings at Garfield High School and other campuses. Meanwhile, districts like Frisco, Texas implemented common-sense security measures with retired officers while Seattle continued its dangerous virtue signaling. Is anyone shocked that removing authority figures from schools led to increased violence? How many more students have to die before officials admit their ideological experiment failed? Subscribe and share to expose the real cost of these failed policies that nobody in leadership wants to acknowledge.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: Starbucks barista strike, US overdose deaths decline, suspect jumps off overpass

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 47:27


Starbucks baristas are furious over the company’s new dress code. After the violent crime surge, Seattle Public Schools are finally embracing police again. The United States experienced a record drop in overdose deaths. // Big Local: Spokane is removing a controversial war memorial. Spokane might be getting a zip line soon. A fleeing suspect was seriously injured in Puyallup after jumping off an overpass. A man with dementia was able to leave an Auburn hospital completely unimpeded. // You Pick the Topic: Rep. Eric Swalwell got into a heated exchange with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over an allegedly “doctored” photo of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 1: Seattle Public Schools sued by family of Garfield student killed in shooting

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 31:22


Microsoft cuts 1,985 WA workers as it lays off 3% of global staff // Seattle Public Schools sued by family of Garfield student killed in shooting // Valley Medical to close hospital units amid financial woes // 'Plain disrespectful': Bellingham hospital workers demand better pay from PeaceHealth // Darryl Hall has a huge problem with the term “yacht rock”

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 4: Microsoft cuts 1,985 WA workers as it lays off 3% of global staff

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 31:22


Microsoft cuts 1,985 WA workers as it lays off 3% of global staff // Seattle Public Schools sued by family of Garfield student killed in shooting // Valley Medical to close hospital units amid financial woes // 'Plain disrespectful': Bellingham hospital workers demand better pay from PeaceHealth // Darryl Hall has a huge problem with the term “yacht rock”

Seattle Now
Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 12:47


Microsoft to lay off nearly 2K workers in WA, family of Garfield student who was killed last year sues Seattle Public Schools, and Paul Allen's estate is selling the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. The interview in this episode was produced by KUOW's John O'Brien. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast
Push For Black Male Educators In Seattle Schools Shows Positive Outcomes

Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 15:50


Seattle Public Schools is tackling the critical shortage of teachers of color with a strategic focus on increasing the presence of Black men in the classroom. Through the Academy for Rising Educators, the district is implementing initiatives to cultivate teaching talent from within the community, thereby dismantling stereotypes and fostering enduring transformation. This program emphasizes professional development for teachers of color, while the district concurrently strives to establish an inclusive educational environment for all students, irrespective of race or ethnicity. Dr. Sarah Pritchett, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for Seattle Public Schools, meets with Christopher B. Bennett for this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast.

16:1
Seattle's Search for School Equity feat. Vivian Van Gelder

16:1

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 58:06


Our conversation this week is with Vivian Van Gelder, Director of Policy & Research at the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition, a nonprofit that unites more than 50 community organizations, schools, parents, and caregivers behind advocacy for equitable education policy. Vivian is the lead author of a report called Left to Chance: Student Outcomes in Seattle Public Schools, A forensic history. It's a sweeping and detailed analysis of one public school district's leadership and policy choices over more than three decades and how those choices have shaped the educational experience of tens of thousands of students attending more than 100 schools.In her report, Vivian uncovers the story of how Seattle Public Schools embraced an experiment in local control, allowing parents and students to “vote with their feet” for support of their local schools. In theory, competition drives innovation; in practice, the story was more complicated, and it produced a fractured district with a hundred mini-systems that were unevenly funded, under-supported, and almost invisible to central leadership.We think there's a lot to be learned from this report and from researchers like Vivian who are doing the hard work of holding intractable social problems up to the light in a way that can spark progress and ignite momentum behind reform. We spend significant time discussing Seattle Public Schools in this episode, but Katie and I were struck by just how familiar some of these tensions are to what we've heard from educators in Appalachian Ohio, or to friends in suburban Maryland and rural Alaska and the Deep South. Vivian's work addresses universal questions of values and organizational leadership in public schools, and we encourage you to read it (we will link to it in our show notes).Thanks for listening to 16:1, and don't forget to sign up for our email newsletter for the latest news, resources, workshop offerings, and episode announcements from Moonbeam Multimedia. For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website at sixteentoone.com/archives.

Seattle Now
Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 8:33


WA international students sue the Trump Administration, parents call for better enrollment management at Seattle Public Schools, and nearby residents of Denny Blaine Park are suing the City of Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: Seattle Public School parents fed up, guest Jason Kessler, Spokane passes 'ban the address'

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 46:42


Seattle parents expressed their concerns to Seattle Public Schools over waitlists and lack of school choice. Is REAL ID going to be pushed back again? Guest: Host of “Jew or False” Jason Kessler has a new documentary on antisemitism at UW. // Big Local: A Renton rideshare driver was charged with sexual assault of a minor. Spokane passed a measure that bans employers from inquiring about someone’s housing status. The Fairfax Bridge over the Carbon River has been closed. // You Pick the Topic: Fox’s Martha MacCallum got into a heated exchange with American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Waitlists in Seattle Public Schools

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 40:15 Transcription Available


This is a VIDEO.This episode explores the questions surrounding school waitlists in Seattle Public Schools — particularly for option schools — including how they're handled, why they often don't move, and what the impacts are for students and families. Thanks for the many contributions from educators, students, and community members. including:Liza RankinShraddha ShirudeJaneal MaureraJessica BaxterErin CombsKaitlin MurdockVivian Van Gelder / SESECLeslie HarrisSue PetersAll Together for Seattle Schools – ATSSSeattle School Options Coalition – SSOCSee more in our Show Notes.   -- by Dawson NicholsSubscribe to our podcast at rainydayrecess.orgSupport our work at our Patreon.Contact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Support the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Seattle Now
Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 8:42


WA's Attorney General sues Seattle Public Schools, after-hours lounges in Seattle must abide by new security rules, and WA Dems push for a budget that could mean higher property taxes. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones Announces Departure

Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 31:34


Dr. Brent Jones, Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, has announced he will step down from his role on September 3, 2025. A Seattle native and Franklin High School graduate, Dr. Jones has led the district through significant challenges, including financial instability and the COVID-19 pandemic. His tenure saw accelerated academic growth, strengthened mental health services, secured major voter support for education levies, and the launch of innovative programs. Dr. Jones will be remembered for his dedication to equity reforms and his impactful leadership in shaping the district's future. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Rundown - HCC to stay, Jones to go

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 47:53 Transcription Available


The district's sudden reversal on Highly Capable programming was the big news at the March 12 school board meeting, with strong commitments from Dr Torres-Morales for a definitive plan by April 1. Testimony also covered option school waitlists and the possible loss of the SPS LGBTQ+ program coordinator. Progress monitoring on career readiness, and an update on the upcoming strategic plan were followed by a fascinating Progress Monitoring training session run by AJ Crabill of the Council of Great City Schools. In community notes, we cover school board training being run by community groups. At a recent panel, one director panelist candidly advised: "If you have a high need to be liked, don't do this gig." It's not too fun to be a superintendent either, and Superintendent Jones has announced his departure from Seattle Public Schools.Christie Robertson & Jasmine PulidoSee our Show NotesSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Budgets and Tradeoffs

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 26:06 Transcription Available


In this Rainy Day Rundown, we explore key developments in Seattle Public Schools and the role of community engagement in decision-making:SPS Racial Equity Departments – We follow up on our breaking news segment from February 28, regarding the removal and return of key web pages raises questions about transparency.Board Engagement Meeting on the Budget (Feb 26) – Community members push for a more active role in district decisions.2025-26 Budget Planning – SPS projects staffing while awaiting final state funding decisions.Listener Feedback – Former Director Vivian Song provides insight into the budget timeline and process.See our Show NotesChristie Robertson and Jasmine PulidoSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Nerd Farmer Podcast
Creating the Seattle Green Book – Amanda Williams, Denkyem Finance – 237

Nerd Farmer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 47:00


Amanda Willams is a former teacher in Seattle Public Schools and is the creator of the Seattle Green Book, an online listing of Black Owned Businesses in the Seattle Area. She joined us to talk...

Soundside
Supersonic: imagining a new creation myth for Seattle

Soundside

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 21:49


Seattle Public Schools is considering closing Stevenson Elementary School amid declining enrollment. One longtime parent there is pushing back and trying to change its name to better reflect the school’s Japanese-American history. That’s the kind of opening line you might hear on Soundside if the events of the book Supersonic were real. The book is fiction, but it reflects the very real ethos of a city constantly reinventing itself through boom and bust cycles across generations. At the center of the story is Sami Hasegawa-Stalwarth, a PTA president with a deep history in the city. But Supersonic also takes us through the city’s history, to see the connections across generations. We meet a gold rush conman, aerospace workers building the Supersonic transport, a stay at home dad trying to open the city’s first legal cannabis dispensary, and the Native people who have called this area home since time immemorial. Guest: Thomas Kohnstamm, author of Supersonic Links: Third Place Books event info for Thomas Kohnstamm reading on Thursday, February 27See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
The Cost of Indifference

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 59:58 Transcription Available


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:

Washington in Focus
Two Seattle Schools Levies to Be Voted on Amid Some Unfavorable Survey Results

Washington in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 5:37


(The Center Square) – The fate of two levies from Seattle Public Schools will be determined on Tuesday by Seattle voters, amid recent survey results showing that parents of former students were dissatisfied with the quality of the education their children received. Currently, Seattle Public Schools' current tax rate is $1.85 per $1,000 of assessed property value. This includes the three-year Educational Programs and Operations Levy, the six-year Building Excellence VI Capital Levy, and the continuing Building, Technology and Academics Capital Levy approved in 2022. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_89b7056a-e7ee-11ef-a47a-bf8c23728a96.html

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: DOJ sues sanctuary cities, scary crash in Mason County, miserable cruise experience

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 47:54


4PM The Department of Justice is going after sanctuary cities. Seattle Public Schools opted for remote learning yesterday, but are they actually learning anything? A Seattle judge placed an injunction on Trump’s order banning birthright citizenship. CNN’s Pamela Brown grilled Republican Congressman Brandon Gill about Elon Musk making policy in the Trump Administration. // Big Local: A drunk driver slammed into the side of a Mason County family’s home. The City of Tacoma isn’t going to be prosecuting people who use plant psychedelics. The missing donkeys in Bellevue have been found. // You Pick the Topic: Dozens of people came down with a stomach illness on a Royal Caribbean cruise.  

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Rundown 5 - New Goals and Guardrails

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 44:02 Transcription Available


Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings related to Seattle Public Schools. In this episode:Special School Board Meeting: The School Board listens to public testimony on the proposed Goals and Guardrails  before discussing, amending, and adopting the new Goals and Guardrails for 2025-2030.National Assessment of Educational Progress : We mention the recently released  results of national test scores from the Department of Education. Community Notes: We share what our community is talking about including the controversial school levy on the next ballot and our experiences at the Billion Dollar Bake Sale. See our Show NotesSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Rundown 4 - A Pretty Tight Ship

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 48:56 Transcription Available


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 facilitation and substantive debate.Goals and Guardrails: Board discussed reading targets, math goals, and graduation requirements, with student directors providing key insights. Decision postponed to January 29th.Budget Preview: High-level look at addressing potential $100M shortfall, with preview of upcoming enrollment study showing 86% family satisfaction.Public Testimony: Strong advocacy for libraries, concerns about racial disparities, calls for ethnic studies, and questions about HCC transitions.Community Updates: West Seattle education funding event and upcoming "Billion Dollar Bake Sale" advocacy in Olympia.See our Show Notes.Support the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000
Sam Altman's Fever Dream, 2025.01.13

Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 62:19 Transcription Available


Not only is OpenAI's new o3 model allegedly breaking records for how close an LLM can get to the mythical "human-like thinking" of AGI, but Sam Altman has some, uh, reflections for us as he marks two years since the official launch of ChatGPT. Emily and Alex kick off the new year unraveling these truly fantastical stories.References:OpenAI o3 Breakthrough High Score on ARC-AGI-PubFrom the blog of Sam Altman: ReflectionsMore about the ARC Prizeo3's environmental impactThe brain is a computer is a brain Fresh AI Hell:"Time to Edit" as a metric predicting the singularity (Contributed by Warai Otoko)AI 'tasting' colorsAn AI...faucet??Seattle Public Schools calls ChatGPT a "transformative technology"A GitHub pull request closed because change would have been unfriendly to "AI" chat interfaceCohere working with PalantirElsevier rewrites papers with "AI" without telling authors, editorsThe UK: mainlining AI straight into their veinsCheck out future streams at on Twitch, Meanwhile, send us any AI Hell you see.Our book, 'The AI Con,' comes out in May! Pre-order now.Subscribe to our newsletter via Buttondown. Follow us!Emily Bluesky: emilymbender.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@EmilyMBender Alex Bluesky: alexhanna.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@alex Twitter: @alexhanna Music by Toby Menon.Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park. Production by Christie Taylor.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Legislative Advocacy 101, with Megan Larkin

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 28:20 Transcription Available


Join Rainy Day Recess as we kick off a new series exploring the Washington State Legislature and its impact on Seattle Public Schools. We're joined on this journey by Megan Larkin—advocate, SPS parent, and legislative expert—to break down how laws are made and how you can take action to shape them. With critical education funding gaps and a new legislative session underway, we'll give parents, educators, and students the tools to stay informed, speak up, and make an impact for Seattle Public Schools and beyond.This interview was edited for length and clarity. Each person's opinions are their own.See our Show NotesSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Seattle Now
KUOW's Year in Review Live

Seattle Now

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 13:26


We’re nearing the finish line of 2024, and wow what a year. Boeing’s year started with a bang, but not in a good way. In January, a door-sized panel blew off of a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet mid-flight. They also got a new CEO and endured a 53 day machinist strike. The Seattle Public Library, SeaTac Airport, and the Highline school district all got cyber attacked. Seattle Public Schools went from planning to close 20 schools to planning to close zero, University of Washington joined the big 10, and some zebras broke loose near North Bend. There’s a lot to reflect on, and thankfully our friends over at Week in Review took time to look back on the year for their Year in Review event. Here’s a portion of their conversation, hosted by KUOW’s Bill Radke. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Highly Capable and Advanced Learning in Seattle, with Jie Lei

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 45:26 Transcription Available


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 Advanced Learning programs. Jie shares powerful personal stories, from being misidentified as needing special education after immigrating to the U.S., to ultimately thriving in advanced learning programs that set her on a path to college by age 14.We explore the district's controversial decision to phase out the Highly Capable Cohort (HCC) model without fully implementing promised neighborhood-based services. Jie discusses how these changes affect access, equity, and the future of advanced learning, highlighting the struggle for many students—especially neurodivergent and underrepresented learners—who risk being left behind.Through candid reflections on advocacy, policy, and personal resilience, this episode offers an in-depth look at what's at stake for Seattle's students and how meaningful change could still be possible.See our Show NotesSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 1: WIAA trans athlete proposal, cat man confronts Jason, new attack on Hegseth

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 47:21


WIAA finally does what’s right and proposes a league for transgender athletes. Renton police performed a sexual abuse sting operation and one of the suspects is a vice principal at Seattle Public Schools. The Tacoma City Council approved funding in their budget to keep the fire department’s rover program in place. // A Seattle man dressed as a cat asked Jason to support Amnesty International… it didn’t go the way he probably thought it would. // There is a new attack against Pete Hegseth.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
District Deep Dive with Alex Wakeman Rouse

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 52:34 Transcription Available


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 Seattle Schools' advocacy work, especially advocating for the Washington State legislature to fulfill its Paramount Duty to fully fund Washington Schools.  We also discuss some of the complexities of the district's budget. Alex explores potential budget solutions, emphasizing non-student-facing cuts, increased transparency, and potential enrollment growth. See our Show NotesSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Soundside
Seattle Public School's Budget Woes Continue

Soundside

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 9:30


Seattle Public Schools continues to stare down a $100 million budget deficit.  It's a problem that's sparked frustration, protests, and even a legal battle over the district's leadership.  Plans to close schools drew a lot of backlash— and have been shelved, for now. Yet, the question remains: how will the district balance its books? To help answer that question and a few more is KUOW's education reporter Sami West. Guest: Sami West, KUOW Education Reporter Related Links: KUOW - Judge throws out attempted recall of Seattle School Board president KUOW - Seattle Public Schools drops contentious closure plan following months of waffling amid backlash KUOW - What the election means for school funding in Washington state Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 2: Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson Joins the Show!

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 32:20


Greg Tomlin and Tim Gaydos filling in // Sara Nelson, Seattle City Council President joins the show // Seattle Public Schools losing enrollment // Taking advantage of Black Friday Deals.

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 4: Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson Joins the Show!

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 32:20


Greg Tomlin and Tim Gaydos filling in // Sara Nelson, Seattle City Council President joins the show // Seattle Public Schools losing enrollment // Taking advantage of Black Friday Deals.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Introducing Rainy Day Recess

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 2:00 Transcription Available


In this introductory trailer for Rainy Day Recess, hosts Christie Robertson and Jasmine Pulido introduce their new podcast, which focuses on making Seattle Public Schools' decisions and policies accessible and understandable to the community. As former hosts of Seattle Hall Pass, they reflect on their journey and bid farewell to their co-host Jane Tunks Demel.They outline their mission to empower listeners with weekly updates, event highlights, expert interviews, and stories from students, parents, and community members. With a focus on collaboration and understanding, the hosts aim to help listeners navigate Seattle's school district "one rainy day at a time." Stay tuned for their new website, logo, and upcoming episodes!Contact usSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: Seattle schools closing, Matt Gaetz picked for AG, alleged attempted "honor killing" in Lacey

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 47:13


What’s Trending: Seattle parents are trying to recall the Seattle Public Schools president over potential school closures in the district. Matt Gaetz made another surprising cabinet pick today by nominating Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. // Big Local: Two Lacey parents are facing murder charges for allegedly trying to kill their daughter in an “honor killing.” King County Executive Dow Constantine announced he will not run for reelection next year. Due to mandates from Major League Baseball, the City of Everett must either renovate the Aquasox baseball stadium or build a new one. If they don’t, they will lose the team. // A TikTok food critic reviewed restaurants in Seattle.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
S2 E14 - Data Night with Dr. Hart (plus, Planning for the new Strategic Plan)

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 41:40 Transcription Available


In this episode of Seattle Hall Pass, hosts Christie, Jane, and Jasmine dive into the data-rich presentation on Seattle Public Schools' student outcomes, delivered by Dr. Ray Hart, Executive Director of the Council of Great City Schools, at the October 23rd special school board meeting. They break down the findings on student performance trends, equity gaps, and economic factors affecting achievement. The hosts also explore the subsequent board discussion, where school directors reviewed draft goals proposed by district staff for the upcoming strategic plan.See our Show NotesContact usSupport the showMusic by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, logo by Carmen Lau-Woo.

Seattle Now
Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 8:08


Detainee dies at ICE facility in Tacoma, former SPD chief Adrian Diaz files tort claim against city, and Seattle Public Schools settles sexual abuse lawsuit. It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast Leadership
How To Transform Your Leadership and Belong: Insights from Cordell Carter, Esq.

Breakfast Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 22:04


Cordell Carter, Esq. Convenor | Leaders, Ideas, and Experiences Cordell Carter, Esq. is a dynamic leader, speaker, and advisor known for his relentless pursuit of a world where everyone belongs and has opportunities to thrive. As the long-term executive director of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program (2017-2024) and founding director of the Project on Belonging, Cordell curates transformative, off-the-record leadership seminars in capital cities across the globe, shaping the perspectives of over 1,500 leaders annually.   Cordell's passion for creating inclusive spaces led him to establish the Festival of the Diaspora in Medellín, Colombia—a powerful summit (deemed the secular tent revival) uniting diasporic communities across the Americas. As the founder of Expectant Advisory, LLC, he helps leaders and boards navigate their inclusion and belonging journeys with thoughtful strategy and foresight. His leadership journey spans prestigious roles at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, IBM, Seattle Public Schools, and the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. He is a sought-after speaker and facilitator on belonging, inclusion, post-secondary success, and the democratic ideals that hold our society together. Cordell is also the author of the groundbreaking keynote series, "Becoming an Inclusive Republic," a forthcoming book of the same name, and the producer of the documentary “The Road Trip to Belonging." In recognition of his expertise and leadership, Cordell was appointed by President Biden to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships and has received numerous accolades, including being named a 2023 Minority Executive Making Moves, a 2021 Champion of Change for Computer Science Education, and a distinguished Eisenhower Fellow to China. Cordell also serves as a Board Director for Concordia, Orbit Capital, Oasis Fresh Markets, Redemption Holdings, and the International Advisory Committee of Danubius University (Galatz, Romania). Finally, he is a limited partner with the Fvlcrum Fund and Mendoza Ventures. His influence stretches far and wide. He has spoken in 15 countries and 20 U.S. states on topics such as liberal democracy, belonging, and civic faith. Cordell's leadership extends to corporate boardrooms, advising companies like SkillStorm in their mission to upskill underserved communities. He holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Washington, and his thought leadership continues to shape the national and global conversation around equity, inclusion, and the future of democracy. https://CordellCarter.com  

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 1: Vance dominates VP debate, UW facing civil rights lawsuit, SPS superintendent gets a raise

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 47:12


What’s Trending: JD Vance became the front runner for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination last night, but will his strong debate performance have an affect on this election cycle? Tim Walz appeared and had a few very awkward moments, particularly when he was asked about his lie that he was in China during the Tiananmen Square massacre. // Israeli soldiers engaged Hezbollah terrorists in a minor ground incursion into Lebanon today. The Brandeis Center has filed a civil rights complaint against the University of Washington for the treatment of Jewish students on campus. // Despite the district’s ongoing budget crisis, Seattle Public Schools decided to give the superintendent a raise.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: King County refuses to enforce Burien ordinance, odor in SW WA, Kamala climate change hypocrisy

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 46:54


What’s Trending: Despite yesterday’s court ruling, the King County Sheriff’s Office is still refusing to enforce Burien’s no camping ordinance. The Saint Louis superintendent—who used to work for Seattle Public Schools—was fired by the school board due to budget issues. // Big Local: The Tacoma police Chief Avery Moore has been placed on administrative leave but it’s a mystery as to why. A refugee camp in Kent has finally been cleared. Residents in Southwest Washington have been bemused by a mysterious odor that isn’t very pleasant. // Despite being a climate change alarmist, Kamala Harris has spent millions on private jets.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 3: Seattle sports teams weigh their ties with Macklemore, guest Steve Autio, Soros-controlled radio stations

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 47:27


What’s Trending: Some Seattle sports teams are at least signaling that they may have to cut ties with Macklemore after his anti-American and antisemitic remarks at a concert over the weekend. Seattle Public Schools are pulling back from their school closure plans. // LongForm: GUEST: Steve Autio (SILSA NW president) is livid by the new Seattle burglary policy. // The Quick Hit: George Soros is closing in on control of hundreds of radio stations.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 3: Reichert schools Ferguson, guest Tommy Pigott, Jayapal's ridiculous claim about immigrants

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 47:18


What’s Trending: Bob Ferguson didn’t fare so well during last night’s gubernatorial debate when Dave Reichert directly questioned him on crime. Seattle Public Schools held a meeting regarding the closure of a school for deaf children that had one glaring omission… and ASL interpreter. // LongForm: GUEST: Tommy Pigott (RNC Communications Director) reacts to the latest troubling news from a whistleblower at the USSS, plus what do the polls say about black voter support for Trump?  // The Quick Hit: Pramila Jayapal claims immigrants pay more in taxes than the 1% top earners. Is this true? Not even remotely close.