The House Republican Conference response to the Early Support for Families Act isn’t what you might expect. The bill, which is meant to help prevent child abuse and create early learning opportunities in at-risk communities, was countered by the House Rs who proposed free DVDs. The DVDs they mentioned is Baby Einstein; a program that [...]
Archive | June, 2009
Education News for June 30, 2009
Third time is not a charm: High court won’t hear Kent schools Bible-club case
Public meetings need to remain open: Law should ensure openness
New leadership in North Thurston: First day of school– New job: Former Seattle superintendent takes over leadership of North Thurston
School District Spotlight: Tahoma School District
It seems that all too often we get bogged down in cynicism and disheartening news. It is very important to remember the things districts are doing to succeed and improve our schools. Although it is nice to read national rankings from Newsweek or other sources, sometimes these prove to be a bit skewed. Where it [...]
Education News for June 29
Kids struggle with more than just school: 1,670 local students in county are without homes
What stimulus money means for education: Does Stimulus Offer Local Schools a Boost, or Just a Band-Aid?
Innovative programs helps students graduate: First Graduates of Youth Academy Getting a Second Chance at Life
Remaining neutral: Kelso School Board struggles with vacancy decision
Programs shows [...]
News Tribune Op-Ed in Response to Dropout Rate
Here’s a great op-ed piece from The News Tribune in response to high school dropout rates. Investing in early learning programs can ensure that our kids are ready for school and ready for success—throughout their lives!
http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/letters/story/792478.html
Workshops for school board candidates
For local school districts, 2009 is a big election year for school board races.
At least 200 people in many of Washington’s 295 school districts, have filed to run for the position of school director.
School directors are elected members from the community who work with school administrators to set the vision and direction for the school district. They [...]
Where are all the education advocates?
I’ve been concerned about education in my community and state for over 10 years. As a volunteer I’ve been recruiting people for years to speak up. And now at the League of Education Voters I spend most of my time recruiting people to speak up for education.
It is a long, slow process. [...]
Education news for June 26
Stay on course: Don’t change math timetable
Puttin’ on the brakes: High School math curriculum adoption is put on hold
Education for all? Lawsuit aims to keep education for teen inmates
Education News for June 25
Even superintendents receive grades: High marks for Tacoma schools chief
Two schools to merge in September: Tacoma middle schools embrace change
Extra money helps minimize budget deficit for Spokane: Federal funds help Spokane Public Schools
Spokane superintendents love their job: New districts just super
Education News for June 24
Cutting the basics: Reassigned school librarians get attention beyond Bellevue
Apply Now!: Deadline for College Bound Scholarships
Retired Mariner still hitting homeruns for the kids: Edgar goes to bat for education in Yakima
Working with the system: Extended-day model helps kindergartners; 12 students at each school can stay for full day of class
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