High school dedicated to maritime industry education opening in Des Moines
The Maritime High School curriculum will center on the environment, marine science, and maritime careers. Students across the region who are interested can apply.
The sea otter spotted near the mouth of the Elwha River. (Photo: Island Adventures Whale Watching) Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 1:00 PM PST January 14, 2021
SEATTLE Teenagers in western Washington who are interested in careers in the maritime industry will soon have a place to hone their understanding of the sea.
The Port of Seattle announced its partnership with Highline Public Schools this week to open a new regional high school dedicated to education and careers in the maritime industry.
San Antonio ISD chief part of national call for teachers to get early vaccine access
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San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez speaks at a 2018 press conference.John Davenport /San Antonio Express-News
America’s rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations has not prioritized educators even under government mandates that schools stay open amid pandemic surges, a nationwide panel that included San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez said Wednesday.
Martinez and four other superintendents from across the country made a plea for federal officials to accelerate vaccine supplies and urged states to include teachers and school staffers at the front of the line.
But the number of failing grades and absences is skyrocketing.
During the first marking period of the 2020-21 school year, the number of students in Broward County receiving one or more failing grades is 11%, up from 4% during the first marking period a year ago, officials said. The number of students who have missed 15 or more days of school is currently 8,200, up from 1,700 at this point a year ago. It is absolutely imperative that we open our schools. We have demonstrated that we can do that safely, said Runcie.
At a smaller district in Washington state, Superintendent Susan Enfield of Highline Public Schools says she doesn t have a good answer for her staff about vaccines because of what she calls a lack of guidance from the state.
Dr. Susan Enfield is Superintendent of Highline Public Schools in Burien, Wash.
A former high school English, journalism and ELL teacher, Susan served as Chief Academic Officer and then as Interim Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools before joining Highline in 2012. She previously held leadership positions in Evergreen Public Schools (Vancouver, WA), Portland Public Schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Susan is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and earned masterâs degrees from Stanford University and Harvard University. She also holds a doctoral degree in Administration, Planning and Social Policy from Harvardâs Urban Superintendents Program.
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