Interview with Brandon Hersey, Seattle Public School Board Member of District VII

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   This is the first of a two-part interview with Brandon Hersey. This one focuses on communication between schools and families. This second will focus on striving for racial equity and justice in our schools. Read Brandon’s personal statement about his history and the changes he is working on to … Read more Interview with Brandon Hersey, Seattle Public School Board Member of District VII

Addressing Implicit and Explicit Bias in Discipline

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Below is a magnificent essay on implicit and explicit racial bias that was written for me by Rose Spidell, Senior Education Ombuds, Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO), part of the Washington state Office of the Governor. Mission: OEO works with families, communities, and schools to navigate educational challenges … Read more Addressing Implicit and Explicit Bias in Discipline

People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Die of COVID-19 at a Higher Rate

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   This blog post is taken from a written and spoken article from NPR on June 9, 2020. Read the full transcript. My Personal Statement: Having advocated for the rights of people with disabilities for a decade before moving to Seattle, this article tore at my heart on top of … Read more People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Die of COVID-19 at a Higher Rate