Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Suggested improvements in Seattle Schools

Seattle is more interestred in saving money than serving their clients. About 20 years ago I suggested that the five Biology teachers at Chief Sealth High School pick out two or three students who were having difficulty and put them in a class by themselves. The office called them the "V" group, that is, they had completed the requirements for graduation, but were not eligible for college.
I found a JUNIOR High School text for them as well as films, and numerous laboratory activities. They were an enjoyable group to work with. I returned to Sealth shortly after my retirement to see now my 'V' Group was doing. "V" group? What "V" group? You guessed it. The school had dropped the class. It would appear that saving money is more important than our obligation to students.

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