What's Happening
From our News & Events section:
(6/19/09) Read the latest CPPS newsletter for updates on our petition and other parent efforts.
(5/20/09) CPPS editorial in the Seattle Times on teacher seniority vs. performance, and the need for parents to speak up.
(5/27/09) Danny Westneat column on the petition.
(6/10/09) Crosscut column on the controvery surrounding seniority-based layoffs.
Welcome to CPPS of Seattle!
Communities and Parents for Public Schools (CPPS) of Seattle is a network of parents and community members working together to ensure quality public schools for all Seattle children. We are a local chapter affiliated with Parents for Public Schools, a national organization.
New (June 2009):
(6/19) CPPS end of school year newsletter is posted.
In the last few months alone, we've seen the power of parent advocacy at work. Here's a quick summary of some key wins that we've achieved because parents from around the city are coming together to get things done. Kudos to all who've stepped forward for our students, teachers and schools.
• National Council on Teacher Quality
• Bell Times
• Siblings in the Student Assignment Plan
For more details on this and other work, read our latest newsletter.
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Through community meet-ups, study groups and workshops, CPPS is organizing opportunities to bring parents and community members together to discuss the issues, engage, and advocate for a great public education system in Seattle. Join us today!
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