You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Til It’s Gone: Today is the last day before our next heatwave that Seattle was never built for. So enjoy the perfect, mid-70s weather before a string of 85 degree days. Go outside and stand in the shade, in the sweet spot where the breeze smells a little bit like spring.
But first, the news.
School’s on Schedule: The teacher’s union settled on a contract before the August 31 deadline, so school’s starting on time this year (sorry kids). The union and the district decided to push forward with a short-term, one-year contract (it’s usually three) because Seattle Schools don’t need yet another thing throwing them into disarray. It’s already short on cash, doesn’t have a permanent superintendent, and the federal government is giving them the wedgie of a lifetime. The new contract includes a 2.5 percent raise, new protocols for student discipline, and additional safeguarding for teachers. The first bell rings on September 3. Like the nice weather, enjoy the public education while we still have it!…