Goal 1, Focus Area 2

 

It appears that the  "culturally responsive" part of this focus area is missing from the strategies. Strategies 1 and 2 should include some reference to culturally responsive instructional practices and professional development to help teachers learn to provide culturally responsive, anti-racist teaching.

 

Goal 1, Focus Area 4

 

Many schools have been affected by the slow and disorganized hiring practices of the central personnel department. I know of one great principal we lost to Highline because the personnel department was so slow. We should have a goal of hiring teachers and principals early so that we can ensure our district can draw the best in the region. 

 

Goal 2 Focus Area 1

 

Please replace the word "race" with "anti-racism" training.  Schools don't need to learn more about race, they need to learn to undo or dismantle racism!