The new Seattle Public School Superintendent, Dr. Susan Enfield has promised to usher in a new era of transparency to the district.
In this spirit, she has agreed to answer your questions directly. Ask here about the direction Seattle Public Schools will be taking, how they are dealing with the budget crises, plans for opening/closing schools etc. On April 13, she will answer as many as she can.
Here's a look at what other parents are asking Dr. Enfield on Questionland:
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What is Singapore Math and why is only one school using it? That school appears to have the highest Elementary Math MSP scores.
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How will you get public input on the budget before the collective bargaining deadlines?
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Is the district still planning on bringing in Teach for America teachers even if the costs are not currently fully funded?
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Why are the language immersion classes in the district not option programs?
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What are your plans for Spectrum, will it stay self contained or become blended?
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How will you enforce your decision and when can we expect it? What are the odds that T.T. Minor will reopen?
If you have a child in Seattle Public Schools this is your change to get your answers directly from the district's top administrator. Simply go to Seattle's Child Family & Kids section at Questionland.com, sign up in a few easy steps and ask away. The only email you will get are answers to the questions you submit.
How to Ask Your Questions of Dr. Enfield
Step 1: Go to Questionland.com
Step 2: Click on the Sign-up page
Step 3: Enter the Username you want to be known by, your email address and zip and click on "sign up."
Optional Next Step: Follow the prompts to create your profile and add a photo or avatar
Step 4: Click on the Seattle's Child Family & Kids section and ask away!
