Archive | 23. Apr, 2009

Clarifying misconceptions about the education reform legislation

We received a copy of an e-mail that Sen. Rodney Tom sent that clarifies some misconceptions about ESHB 2261.  Here’s the part that addresses the misconceptions:
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The legislation suggests that “teachers are the problem” and is an insult to teachers. It blames teachers and does not focus on the real problems. 

This bill is in no [...]

Now what?

The effort to improve our public schools is best described by President Obama in his acceptance speech.
“When it comes to giving every child a world class education, the choice is not between more money and more reform – because our schools need both.”
Well — just two days ago in Washington State — we took a [...]

News clips on the passage of ESHB 2261

AP: Legislature overhauls public education
Everett Herald: Lawmakers set to overhaul basic education
Island Guardian: State Education Bill Passes
Seattle Times: Additions to basic education OK’d in Legislature
Spokesman-Review: Smart Bombs: Think time for WEA
Tacoma News Tribune: Column: School reform turns politics upside down
Vancouver Columbian: Budget woes failing school reform
Blogs

NW Progressive Institute: Education bill on its way to the [...]