News from the Issaquah Schools FoundationCommunity ConversationsRace to Nowhere, the award-winning documentary that examines the high stakes, high pressure environment that has invaded our children's lives is the first offering of Community Conversations--a film series featuring documentaries that focus on critical educational topics. The screening will be followed by a post-film panel at which audience members can discuss their reactions with students, teachers, parents and principals. Race to Nowhere will be shown on March 1 at 7 pm at the Issaquah High School Performing Arts Center.Sponsored by the Issaquah Schools Foundation, Issaquah Education Association, Issaquah PTSA Council and Issaquah School District, the Community Conversations series was created to engage parents in meaningful conversations about education. To ensure the discussion doesn’t stop at the screenings, a ‘Next Steps’ committee has been formed. Those interested in moving from dialog to action are invited to brainstorm solutions to the issues confronted in each film. Information about the Next Steps Committee will be available on March 1. The second Community Conversations film – American Teacher—will be shown on April 5. The film reveals startling facts about the lives and careers of those closest to the issues in our educational system … the American Teacher. Admission to 'American Teacher' is free, but seating is limited. Reservation information will be forthcoming.
Microsoft Partners in Learning is the exclusive Community Screening Partner for American Teacher, providing the resources necessary for any educator, school administrator, concerned parent, community leader or non-profit organization to host a screening and catalyze a dialogue about the professionalism of teaching practice on the local and national level. Race to Nowhere: Donors Enable Foundation to Serve Special Needs and Highly Capable StudentsThe mission of the Issaquah Schools Foundation is to "help all students achieve the promise of their academic potential. That means students of all ages and abilities. In December, the Board of Directors voted to approve two expenditures that will deepen our service to special needs and highly capable students. Grants of $10,000 each were made to the Special Services and Highly Capable program departments. The special needs grant will underwrite the purchase of 16 iPads and apps for special education students at Issaquah, Liberty, Skyline and Tiger Mountain High Schools. The 'apps' range from voice controlled search engines to social skills development and will support students' academic and personal development. Highly capable students will benefit from literacy units built around high level thinking skills, thinking habits and deep comprehension. Over 600 Merlin and SAGE program students will be served by the new materials. These investments represent positive change to segments of our student population often underrepresented by the Foundation’s Academic Enrichment Grants program. We are grateful for the support of our ISF donors for making them possible. Click Here to Support our Students Last updated: February 2, 2012 |
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