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In the last few months alone, we've seen the power of parent advocacy at work. Here's a quick summary of some key wins that we've achieved because parents from around the city are coming together to get things done. Kudos to all who've stepped forward for our students, teachers and schools.
• National Council on Teacher Quality
• Bell Times
• Student Assignment Policy on Siblings
For more details on this and other work, read our latest newsletter (10/08/09).
CPPS in the Recent News:
(8/1/09) Read the CPPS letter to Superintendent Goodloe-Johnson urging her to listen to parents' feedback on the teacher contract negotiations.
(7/21/09) With Layoffs, Teacher Seniority Reconsidered (KPLU)
(5/20/09) CPPS editorial in the Seattle Times on teacher seniority vs. performance, and the need for parents to speak up.
(5/27/09) Danny Westneat column on the petition.
(6/10/09) Crosscut column on the controvery surrounding seniority-based layoffs.
CPPS is pro-teacher and more importantly, pro-students. If you're hearing otherwise, read our rebuttal to claims we are not.
News and Events
Through community meet-ups, study groups and workshops, CPPS is organizing opportunities to bring parents and community members together to discuss the issues, engage, and advocate for a great public education system in Seattle.
Examples of past CPPS Events:
November: CPPS General Meeting with guest speaker Scott Oki
July: CPPS candidates forum for district 5 school board candidates
May: CPPS annual meeting: overview of activies, presentation by Dr. Marguerite Roza from the Univ of Washington
March 2009: Held CPPS parent networking meetings in the Central, West Seattle, South/Southeast, and Northeast clusters.
Dec & Jan: Hosted various cluster meetings on community solutions to capacity mgmt
Dec 1: Co-hosted forum on state funding for K-12 education
Oct 28: CPPS panel on Central Cluster Middle Schools
May 22: CPPS Ambassador Workshop
May 8: Workshop on the Superintendent's Strategic Plan
May 1: Forum on Enrollment with Tracy Libros, SPS director of enrollment & planning
April 30, 2008: CPPS Annual Meeting & Middle School panel discussion with SPS director of middle schools and other guests
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