Send a child to college for free
Posted on 10. Jun, 2009 by Kelly.
Our future as a state and nation depends on our children receiving the education and job training they need to succeed in life. With only 17 out of 100 9th graders earning a college diploma, all of us have a responsibility to help every child.
Now, it could be as easy as FORWARDING this information on to friends, family, colleagues, and students you know TODAY!
Children from low-income families in 7th, 8th, or 9th grades could attend college for FREE thanks to the College Bound Scholarship offered by Washington State. It’s a four-year scholarship that will cover the cost of college tuition, fees, and books.
The deadline for 8th and 9th graders to apply is JUNE 30, 2009. Click here for more information.
Or, students can apply online via this application form.
Students can apply for the scholarship if they meet one of the following:
- Are eligible to receive free and reduced-price lunch;
- Receive TANF benefits;
- Are a foster youth; or
- Meet the income standards.
Bob Craves, chairman and CEO of the College Success Foundation, wrote this op-ed about the College Bound Scholarship.
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Wonky words: Transforming math & science
Posted on 10. Jun, 2009 by Heather.
Given Kelly’s post earlier this week, the release of this report by the Carnegie Corporation of New York is quite fortuitous. In it, Carnegie exams math and science education in the United States, finds it underwhelming and recommends a “mobilization plan.”
The plan:
- Higher levels of math and science for all American students.
- Common standards in math and science that are fewer, clearer and higher, coupled with aligned assessments.
- Improved teaching and professional learning, supported by better school and system management.
- New designs for schools and systems to deliver math and science learning more effectively.
Give it a read.
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News from the Feds: Home visitation on the move
Posted on 10. Jun, 2009 by Bonnie.
The Feds are hard at work and our Washington delegation is showing serious leadership for children.
Earlier this week Chairman Jim McDermott, joined by Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) and Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA), today introduced the Early Support for Families Act. This act will implement the home visitation initiative proposed by President Obama as part of his FY2010 budget request. It will establish and expand quality programs providing voluntary home visiting to assist families with young children and families expecting children, especially in high-need communities.
Now, The Early Support for Families Act is in the Senate Finance committee, which is expected to take action this week. Washington’s Senator Cantwell is on the Finance Committee and has a key opportunity to include home visitation in the health care reform legislation. Unless you’ve been on a remote African safari, you know that the health care train is leaving the station SOON (before the August recess).
Here is an action alert our friends at Fight Crime, Invest in Kids sent out this week. Don’t forget to thank Sen. Cantwell for all of her previous work supporting children and families - especially SCHIP expansion (State Children’s Health Insurance Program).
Please call Senator Cantwell Today :
Include Home Visiting in Health Care Reform
Senator Cantwell and other members of the Finance Committee are expected to outline their plan for Health Care Reform this week. The President’s proposed home visiting initiative is a proven crime-fighting approach that should be included in the health care reform legislation. There is strong support from the Administration and members of both parties in Congress to see home visiting included in health care reform. These funds would support investments in kids that reduce crime and prevent child abuse and neglect. For this to happen, Senator Cantwell needs to hear from you!
Please call Senator Cantwell today at 202-224-3441.
Your Message:
Ø “Please include in health care reform the President’s proposed mandatory funding initiative for the establishment and expansion of evidence-based home visitation programs in states.”
Ø “High-quality home visiting programs cut child abuse and neglect in half, and help parents and kids get off to a good start.”
Ø “These investments cut later delinquency by 60%, lower criminal justice system and other expenditures down the road, and strengthen families. Health reform must include this initiative.”
Please let me know if you have any questions and what response you receive from Senator Cantwell or her staff. And feel free to forward this message to others!
Thanks!
Laura Wells
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington
3706 NE 42nd Street, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98105
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Education News of the Day
Posted on 10. Jun, 2009 by Lindsey.
Standardization vs. Monster Lit, who will win?: Seattle sacrifices Monster Lit
Students learn values through the internet: Changes to education coming rapidly
Paying for a free, public education: Port Angeles School District adds back full-day kindergarten — this time for a fee
Bond fails by 48 votes: Bainbridge Island school bond votes won’t be recounted
School’s out for summer… on July 1?: Kids reap benefits of long school year
