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Advanced Learning at West Seattle Elementary

West Seattle Elementary is creating practices that recognize and nurture the talents and interests of every student.

Black Studies Classes

The Teaching and Learning team worked with educators across the district to diversify its course offerings.

State of the District

In his address to the district on March 15, Superintendent Jones shared his vision for the Seattle Public Schools.
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School Board Selects Dr. Jones as Superintendent

The Seattle School Board of Directors has selected Dr. Brent Jones to be the new superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.
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Youth in Construction

Skanska and AAMA have already hosted two highly successful Youth in Construction events, and a third is planned for this spring.

Rainier Beach and Roosevelt Music Educator Awards

Roosevelt’s Scott Brown and Rainier Beach’s Katie Lenoue received awards from the Washington Music Educators Association for outstanding contributions…
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Girls Flag Football

Chief Sealth, Ingraham, Nathan Hale, and Rainier Beach all currently have high school girls flag football teams.

Reducing Plastic Water Bottle Waste

As of March 1, bottled water will no longer be supplied to staff or students unless on-site water is not available.

State Releases Assessment Results

OSPI released assessment data from the Fall 2021 Smarter Balanced Assessment and Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science.

Liberatory Education

Liberatory Education Changing the Way Students Learn About History    The word liberate means set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted. It can also mean releasing someone from a situation that limits freedom of thought or behavior.  Manager of Black…