Posted by Molly
The achievement gap is probably one of the single most alarming issues facing public schools today. Research shows that closing the achievement gap requires closing the school readiness gap. However, we can’t close the preparation gap – and help all children be successful in school – without better understanding the magnitude and nature [...]
Posted by Heather
2:40pm-3:30pm
Washington Learns Update
Judy Hartmann, Governor’s Executive Policy Office
Ms. Hartmann provided a review of the Washington Learns report, including the five principles of change within the report.
The five principles are:
1. Share accountability for continuous improvement
2. Tailor education to fit the needs of individuals
3. Bring creativity into the classroom
4. Engage parents, communities and private partners
5. [...]
Posted by Heather
1:40pm-2:30pm
State Board of Education
Mary Jean Ryan
Ms. Ryan began by giving a brief presentation on CORE 24, highlighting the flexibility of the framework to accommodate students on all paths. This framework is contingent on funding, and the SBE won’t implement it without those dollars. Ms. Ryan also emphasized the need to students to have [...]
Posted by Heather
10:30am-12:15pm
Work Session, The Cost of Human Capital: How it Affects K-12 Budgets
Moderator: Stephen Nielsen, Puget Sound ESD
Panel: Lucinda Young, John Morrill, Dr. Bill Blakney, Dr. Ken Hoover, Denny Heck
Warning: This portion was all talk, no visuals, and an information overload.
We first heard about statutes governing collective bargaining, including salaries and benefits, and laws [...]
Posted by Heather
9:20am-10:15am
TRI Survey Update and Costs of Local Salaries, Benefits and COLAs
Jennifer Priddy, OSPI
Annie Pennucci, WSIPP
Ms. Pennucci began with an overview of TRI (Time, Responsibility, Incentive) pay in the state, and included an update with data from 2007-08. Of the reporting districts, 16 percent offer no TRI pay. The remaining 84 percent of districts [...]
Opening Event:
Kevin Johnson
Mayor of Sacramento & Founder of St. HOPE
Thursday, October 7 at 7pm
Mount Zion Baptist Church
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