by Jana Hoff | Sep 4, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Teacher Issues
Teachers, parents and students sat with baited breath, waiting to hear if school would really start on time. However, the news is in. The contract has been adopted and school is in full swing. School started on Wednesday, September 4th. Kids milled around...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 28, 2013 | Parent Issues, Profiles, Teacher Issues
There is a whole population of students who attend schools lacking proper resources. They don’t have books at home and are not prepared for academic success. Thankfully, there is an organization whose mission is to target those exact students and boost them up so...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 28, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Teacher Issues
With about one week to go, Seattle Public Schools has not reached a deal with the union yet. They are formally warning families that school may not start on time. The district just started sending out robocalls and emails to alert families to be prepared in case the...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 22, 2013 | Parent Issues, Teacher Issues
The Seattle Aquarium is a place for kids and adults alike. There is nothing more exciting than feeling like you can just reach right out and touch a fish. If you visit the underwater dome, you will feel like you are immersed in a sea of color and motion. You may see...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 14, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
What is the cornerstone of achievement in school? Some say it starts with a healthy breakfast. Some say it comes down to doing your homework. Some say it is all about attendance. Elementary school students in Oakland, California believe it is all of these things....
