Archive | 21. Jul, 2009
Help for first-time parents

Help for first-time parents

Thrive by Five Washington and King 5 News have partnered to begin airing week-long segments called “Learning for Life” on a variety of early learning topics.
This morning’s segment was called “Healthy Start: helping coach young first time parents,” and explored the impact of home visitation for first-time parents.
Healthy Start provides free parenting advice and help [...]

Apply for a Position on the Washington State Board of Education!

Apply for a Position on the Washington State Board of Education!

Do you have extensive experience with education? Do you want to affect change at a higher level? If you think you have what it takes, apply for the vacant position on the State Board of Education (SBE)! According to the SBE website, an appointed board member must have the following qualifications:
1. Demonstrated interest in public [...]

Dare to Dream

Dare to Dream

A bill proposed by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) is currently being worked on in congressional committee that would allow 65,000 more people a year to attend institutions of higher learning.

Education News for July 21, 2009

Education News for July 21, 2009

New assistant superintendent of OSPI brings personal experience: Message beyond mere words
Achievement gap continues despite efforts to rid it: Racial disparity shows in state test scores
Clark brings experience to the table: Kelso School Board appoint familiar face to fill seat