Carlos Del Valle, Executive Director of Technology at Seattle Public Schools, joined us for a conversation about the district’s ongoing work to adapt to remote learning. He discussed the challenges of shifting from providing technology services internally to working directly with families, and how the digital equity factors into the SPS’s strategic plan, Seattle Excellence.
Friends,
Election Day Week is over, now what? Have you seen the powerhouse lineup of speakers at our TECH.elect event next week?! Tickets are going fast, don’t miss out!
In community,
The sea.citi Team
Friends,
We assume you’re all glued to [insert platform of choice] following election news, so we’re switching things up this week with an extra large dose of Individual Actions & Distractions. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.
In community,
The sea.citi Team
Cuc Vu, Director of the City of Seattle’s Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs, joined us for a conversation about the City’s ongoing work to be a welcoming and equitable place for the diverse immigrant and refugee communities that call it home. She discussed the challenges that COVID-19 has exacerbated and shared ways that immigrant ingenuity is influencing the City’s work.
Friends,
Election Stress Disorder is a real thing and we’re feeling it! We hope Halloween gives you a respite from doom scrolling this weekend: drink beer, carve pumpkins and watch horror movies at Pine Box or enjoy Freelard Tamales’ Dia de los Muertos/Halloween festivities.
In community,
The sea.citi Team
Alex Rose from the City of Seattle Offices of Arts & Culture and Film & Music joined us for a conversation about the local creative economy. Alex shared the challenges that creatives are facing because of the pandemic, the disparities between creatives in tech and those in other fields (as well as the overall disparities in creative fields) and how the city is collecting data and responding to these challenges.
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