Posted by Michael The education community urges a NO vote against Initiative 985. “I-985 claims to reduce traffic congestion, but its major effect will almost certainly be to take away money from classrooms,” said Lisa Macfarlane, co-founder of the League of Education Voters. “Our schools need every dollar they currently get to prepare our children [...]
Don't miss out on one of the most important Elections in a generation
September 29, 2008 By
Posted by Michael Only 35 days remain until the Nov. 4 general election! That means, the last day for online or mail-in voter registrations or transfers is Saturday, October 4. If you’re not registered to vote, or need to update or check the status of your registration, here’s what you need to do: Already registered to vote: [...]
LEV urges NO vote on Initiative 985
September 29, 2008 By
The education community urges a NO vote against Initiative 985. “I-985 claims to reduce traffic congestion, but its major effect will almost certainly be to take away money from classrooms,” said Lisa Macfarlane, co-founder of the League of Education Voters. “Our schools need every dollar they currently get to prepare our children for college, job [...]
Tell OSPI what you think about proposed revisions to science standards
September 25, 2008 By
Posted by Michael, updated Oct. 6 The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction would like to hear feedback from you about proposed revisions to our state’s science standards. You’re invited to attend a public forum to hear more about the proposed changes and give your comments. SEATTLE October 7th 6:30 – 8:00pm Stanford Center Auditorium 2445 Third [...]
State Board of Education to meet in Pasco
September 23, 2008 By
Join us in supporting education champ Hans Dunshee, Tue., October 7th in Seattle
September 23, 2008 By
Join parents, community and business leaders, and education advocates who support the re-election of Rep. Hans Dunshee, one of our state’s strongest leaders for children and schools in Olympia. Jerry Bender Chris Korsmo Adair Dammann Patrick Dunn Paul Rosier Ricardo Sanchez George Scarola Lucinda Young Sandra Schroeder Rosemary Wolf Molly Boyajian Kim Cook Pat Dunnoly [...]
Candidates for Superintendent debate tomorrow
September 22, 2008 By
Posted by Michael With just over 40 days left until Election Day, here’s a great opportunity to see what separates the two candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction. This office oversees K-12 education in Washington State including one million students, 295 school districts and more than 2,100 schools. Superintendet Terry Bergeson and candidate Randy Dorn [...]
Higher Education Coordinating Board Meeting – September 17 and 18
September 19, 2008 By
Posted by Molly I attended the HECB meeting earlier this week. The agenda for the two-day meeting consisted of one part work session and one part Board meeting. The work session on the first day included committee reports on several key areas of the HECB’s Strategic Master Plan. First up on the agenda was the [...]
WASL workgroup meeting — September 22nd
September 19, 2008 By
Posted by Heather The agenda for the September 22nd WASL Workgroup meeting is now available: House Hearing Rm B John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA Work Session: Follow-up from previous meeting. Commercially developed tests and experiences in other states. Multiple choice questions – discussion with Dr. James Popham. WASL performance audit – discussion with Legislative [...]
PESB: Day 2
September 19, 2008 By
Posted by Heather Thursday’s portion of the Professional Educator Standards Boardmeeting began with a look at the finances of the PESB. Transportation costs are up, and the PESB, like everyone else, is feeling the effects in its budget. The PESB isn’t running up a huge deficit, but Jennifer Wallace said the PESB will be asking [...]
