Rainy Day Recess
A podcast that studies and discusses Seattle Public Schools.
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Episodes
14 episodes
Big 3 Briefing, Week 4
It’s week 4 of the 2025 legislative session in Washington State. Megan Larkin is helping us follow the education bills related to the Big 3
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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34:24
Rundown 4 - A Pretty Tight Ship
Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings related to Seattle Public Schools. In this episode:School Board Meeting: President Gina Topp's first full meeting featured strong facilitation and...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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48:56
Big 3 Briefing, Week 3
It’s week 3 of the 2025 legislative session in Washington State. Megan Larkin is helping us follow the education bills related to the Big 3
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:54
Rundown 3 - A Bias for Details
Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings in education and the community. In this episode:School Board Retreat: A new team-building exercise reveals governance styles, with an emphasis on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:54
How to "Sign in Pro" (Legislative Advocacy 102)
This is also a Video! Jump straight to the demonstration.In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, we guide listener...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:23
Legislative Advocacy 101, with Megan Larkin
Join Rainy Day Recess as we kick off a new series exploring the Washington State Legislature and its impact on Seattle Public Schools. We’re joined on this journey by Megan Larkin—advocate, SPS parent, and legislative expert—to break d...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:20
Rundown 2 - Math Scores Soar, Reading Continues Decline
Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings in education and the community. In this episode:School Board Update: New leadership elected with Gina Topp as presidentProgress...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:58
Fixing Washington’s Broken School Funding System, with Oliver Miska, David Knight, and Kendall Fujioka
With school districts across Washington facing severe budget shortfalls, we explore solutions through the People's Big 5 initiative. Education activist Oliver Miska, joined by UW researchers Dr. Dav...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:18
Highly Capable and Advanced Learning in Seattle, with Jie Lei
In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, we talk with Jie Lei, a Seattle Public Schools parent and former student, about the past, present, and uncertain future of the district’s Highly Capable and Advanced Learning programs. Jie shares po...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:26
Rainy Day Rundown 1 - Board Goals and Legislative Reports
Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings in education and the community. From important meetings and policy decisions to ongoing conversations and local initiatives, we keep you in the loop and ready to engage.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:33
District Deep Dive with Alex Wakeman Rouse
In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, we explore the Seattle Public Schools budget crisis with guest Alex Wakeman Rouse, co-chair of All Together for Seattle Schools. We dive into All Together for Seattle Schools' advocacy work, especia...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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52:34
Rainy Day Rundown: Cancelled Closures, Denied Recalls, and Performance Audits
Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings in education and the community. From important meetings and policy decisions to ongoing conversations and local initiatives, we keep you in the loop and ready to engage.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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40:55
The Bomb Cyclone - November 19 School Board Meeting
In this inaugural episode of Rainy Day Recess, Christie Robertson and Jasmine Pulido delve into the high-stakes Seattle School Board meeting of November 19. The meeting saw a cascade of emotions, pivotal decisions, and a dramatic shift...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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58:14