Thanks to the following industry representatives who participated in SEE IT. BE IT!
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This year's SEE IT. BE IT: Explore Your Future Career event was a resounding success! Middle and high school students and their families attending the second annual career exploration event met professionals in a variety of fields and engaged in interactive, hands-on opportunities to learn about the skills necessary to succeed in these careers.
Represented economic clusters included Arts and Design, Business IT and Finance, Environmental, Science, Technology and Manufacturing, Health Sciences and Social Services and Construction and Trades. Click here to see the full list of industry representatives.
Check out the photos of the event!
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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1962 World’s Fair. To celebrate this milestone, the Seattle Center is hosting The Next 50, six months of dynamic gatherings of people, ideas and learning, dialogues, exhibits, demonstrations, festivals, concerts, speakers, and more.
In collaboration with Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle College Access Network, The Next 50 co-hosted SEE IT. BE IT: Explore Your Future Career.
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Area education news:
Seattle Releases First Teacher Ratings Based On Student Performance, KUOW
Lake Forest Park Elementary named as national Title I distinguished school, KOMO News
WA 2012 election:
Election 2012 sends mixed signals on education reform, Seattle Times
Charter schools measure may face court challenge, Everett Herald
Education funding & budgets:
EDITORIAL | State revenue report signals cuts, reform, Seattle Times
Most in U.S. won't be able to escape 'fiscal cliff', KOMO News
School Districts Brace for Cuts as Fiscal Crisis Looms, New York Times
BLOG | What the ‘fiscal cliff’ means for public schools, Washington Post
Data & assessments:
National group: Wash. OK on collecting school data, Tacoma News Tribune
BLOG | Report Emphasizes Creating Culture of Better Data Use in Schools, Education Week
BLOG | NRC Calls for New Steps to Track Progress in STEM Education, Education Week
Repeat Rates for Each State Show 450k Students Held Back, Education News
Education leadership & policy:
Georgia Board of Ed Launches Public Relations Campaign, Education News
District-Union Tensions Foil Some RTT Proposals, Education Week
After D.C. school-closure proposal, a flurry of activity, Washington Post
Curriculum & teaching methods:
EDITORIAL | A little perspective on Finland’s educational success, Seattle Times
BLOG | Technology Helps Non-Verbal Autistic Kids Communicate, Education Week
Education access:
COLUMN | Eastside Baby Corner builds good lives, basically, Seattle Times
BLOG | Poverty, Other Risks Explain Asthma's Link to Poor Achievement, Education Week
BLOG | November Recognized as Native American Heritage Month, Education Week
Student health:
Only 31% of California students are physically fit, Los Angeles Times
Higher education:
SURVEY | New grads can expect modest rise in hiring, KOMO News
Family Symposium, October 20
Bellevue Downtown Association’s forum on Microsoft’s “National Talent Strategy”, October 24
The Alliance for Education's Black & Orange Ball, October 27
Earshot Jazz: Roosevelt & Ballard High School Jazz Bands, November 2
Youth Cross-Agency Systems Training, November 9
