Seattle Center says Memorial Stadium renovation on track; sewer replacement was a major hurdle Seattle Center staff told the council the Memorial Stadium renovation is on track to open for the 2027–28 school year, with an estimated project cost of about $150 million, protections for a landmarked World War II memorial wall and city commitments to construction equity and workforce goals.

The $150 million renovation of Seattle's Memorial Stadium is not only on schedule for a 2027 opening but also preserves a historic WWII memorial wall while aiming for equity in construction jobs.

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Seattle school board hears emotional public testimony on student safety, ethnic studies and support services At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Seattle School Board heard extended public testimony after two students were killed near school grounds. Parents, students and teachers pressed for stronger campus safety measures, trauma-informed services, cameras and mandatory ethnic-studies instruction.

After the tragic deaths of two students, Seattle parents are demanding urgent changes to campus safety and a mandatory ethnic studies curriculum to ensure every child feels safe and supported.

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This was a fun game to watch this last weekend. I ended up watching Eckstein's game over watching the Superbowl even though Seattle played in it. No advertisements and front-row seats? What a great deal! #EcksteinBasketball #MiddleSchoolBasketball #SeattlePublicSchools #Basketball #Fun #GoEagles!

Seattle councilmembers mourn Rainier Beach teen shootings and press for coordinated action At the Feb. 2 council briefing, members responded to weekend shootings that killed two teens in Rainier Beach, called for coordinated work with Seattle Public Schools and community groups, and highlighted a $25,000 budget item for a youth gun-violence summit.

Seattle councilmembers are heartbroken after the tragic shootings of two teenagers, pushing for urgent action to enhance school and neighborhood safety.

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The last few days of Hanukah are upon us! Let's hear how Rosalyn celebrates with her family.

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District outlines AI literacy pilots and student-facing safeguards; directors ask for clearer goals and independent expertise Seattle Public Schools presented classroom AI pilots (Magic Student/Magic School), teacher training and vendor controls; board members praised literacy work but pressed for clearer metrics, stronger teacher support and independent research to avoid undue vendor influence.

Seattle Public Schools is pioneering AI literacy in classrooms, but board members are calling for clearer goals and independent oversight to ensure responsible use.

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Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Jonathan. Text is “My friendship is like a soft ship that holds us together and brings us to a new country of kindness."

Here’s a beautiful poem from Jonathan. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool #SeattlePublicSchools

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This is everything ❤️

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2025 Episode 42: "Cautious Optimism" on Economic Forecast, School Resource Officer Plan Rejected, Nude Beach Update - Seattle News, Views, and Brews Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the "muted optimism" over ...

#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing the @council.seattle.gov's "muted optimism" over the city's newest #economic forecast, #seattlepublicschools' rejection of a school resource officer plan, a nude beach update, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

Is it normal for private middle school recruiters to come to public elementary school PTA meetings? #seattlepublicschools #sps

#SeattlePublicSchools Green Lake Elementary students got a unique look at the world during their IslandWood Schools Overnight Program visit! Staff instructor Patrick led them in "perspective storytelling," an activity designed to help them see things through the eyes of a non-human, living being.💚

🌿 “The magic of IslandWood is that everything is new to everyone at the same time—and they get to discover it together.” ✨

Amina Loftin from #SeattlePublicSchools Bertschi School, captured what makes our School Overnight Program so powerful. #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Genesee Hill Elementary School student, Hyzer. Text is “Deep inside I am like a furnace warming up the world with burning love."

Let's kick the weekend off with a poem from Hyzer. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #Poetry #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #GeneseeHillElementarySchool #SeattlePublicSchools

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Op-Ed: Closing Seattle Schools Is Still a Bad Idea

"Rankin’s memo and the sweeping austerity that it floats ought to become a central topic of discussion and debate during the hiring of a new superintendent, as well as in the fall school board election campaigns. Candidates should be asked […]

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Congratulations to @votelavallee.bsky.social on moving to the general!

#Seattle #SeattlePublicSchools

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Congratulations to @joemiz.bsky.social on moving to the general!

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Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Genesee Hill Elementary School student, Nova. Text is “When I feel calm it feels like I’m in a lavender house."

Let Nova's imagery calm you down. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #GeneseeHillElementarySchool #SeattlePublicSchools

Here's what #Friendship means to Danny. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Raúl Sánchez.

#InternationalFriendshipDay #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #DennyInternationalMiddleSchool #SeattlePublicSchools

Patrons-First Podcast: Local, State, and National Education Concerns with Dr. Stephan Blanford! - Seattle News, Views, and Brews With Seattle Public Schools seeking a new superintendent, and with four of the seven School Board Director positions up for election this fall, what challenges are ahead for a new set of local leaders...

#podcast #newrelease: A patrons-first episode this week with Dr. Stephan Blanford, Exec. Director of @childrensalliance.org. We're discussing challenges for #seattlepublicschools, state #earlylearning programs, and #federal #education funding cuts, too. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

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FOR SHOW PATRONS: It's a patrons-first #podcast this week with Dr. Stephan Blanford of @childrensalliance.org, discussing challenges ahead for #SeattlePublicSchools, our state's early learning programs, and more. Access this content w/a pledge here on @patreon.com!
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We're proud to announce our endorsed candidates and ballot measures for the upcoming August primary election! 🧵

Congrats to all of our endorsed candidates, and thanks to all 197 community members who attended the meeting.

#Endorsement #Seattle #KingCounty #SeattlePublicSchools #PortOfSeattle

Seattle Council discusses $800K funding for restorative justice programs in schools Council members seek clarity on the allocation of funds for restorative justice initiatives.

Seattle's Council just allocated $800,000 to expand restorative justice practices in schools, paving the way for a safer and more inclusive environment for all students!

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Seattle Public Schools budget update reveals $100M deficit and increased state funding Seattle Public Schools faces a $100M deficit despite securing $13M additional state funding.

Seattle Public Schools is poised for a financial turnaround with a new $13 million boost, but can it overcome a staggering $100 million deficit?

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Seattle Public Schools implements new guardrails for student success and equity Superintendent and board adopt five guardrails to enhance education quality and safety.

Seattle Public Schools is revolutionizing education with five new guardrails designed to ensure equity, safety, and success for every student, no matter their background.

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Parents are asking SPS to “open up the waitlists”. #fox13 #fox13seattle #seattle #sps #seattlepublicschools #kingcounty #washington @fox13seattle.bsky.social

It’s a packed SPS meeting tonight as parents express concern about waitlists, option schools and other issues. #fox13 #fox13seattle #seattle #kingcounty #sps #seattlepublicschools @fox13seattle.bsky.social

Seattle World School: Our Community, Our Voices 2023: Mental Health - Jack Straw Cultural Center Produced by Jack Straw Cultural Center and Seattle World School students Yadira, Alex, Niyata, Yefri, Katy, and Santiago.

For #WorldHealthDay, let’s listen to this podcast episode produced by #RooseveltHighSchool students.

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Two students leaning on a table and writing on paper. White text in the center is "Ramadan Is Amazing." One yellow and one white bar with black text are below the white text. Black text is "Jack Straw Youth Education: Daniel Bagley Elementary." Below the bars is a black and white strip.

Ramadan ends soon, but we couldn't let it pass without sharing Nour's story.

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For those with kids in #seattlepublicschools this is important and the best source of information for improving the funding gap.