Tag: Seattle Public Schools

Teacher Feature – Asia Ali: Inspiring Excellence and Diversity in Education

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Asia Ali, a third-grade teacher. Is driven by a family legacy in education. Her achievements include students mastering multiplication facts and her advocacy for more diversity among teachers. Using innovative methods like TalkingPoints, she ensures consistent family involvement. Asia's work exemplifies the impact of dedication and understanding in education.

Spotlight on Excellence – Celebrating Ibijoke Idowu-Holiday’s Impactful Journey in Education

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Ibijoke Idowu-Holiday's journey from a young tutor to a special education teacher in Seattle Public Schools showcases her unwavering dedication to equitable education. Her innovative use of assistive technology and commitment to family and community involvement highlight her approach to inclusive learning. Ibijoke's advocacy for high expectations and equitable opportunities for all students, especially those marginalized, underlines the transformative power of education. Her story is a beacon of inspiration, urging us to support and celebrate the profound impact of dedicated educators.

Teacher Diversity?

When I started my masters program two years ago, I learned about teaching practicum, which refers to "experiences that teacher trainees have in the classroom before they take on the full range of responsibilities required for student teaching." This made me think about all the Instructional assistants that have years of experience with the schools they are at. Based on what I have done over the last 5 quarters of school at UW, there is no one that can tell me that some instructional assistants don't already have the practicum hours necessary to satisfy a teaching preparation program practicum requirements. For that reason, any I.A. with multiple years on the job that is planning on attending school should be exempt from practicum requirements.