The Professional Educator Standards Board meet Wednesday and Thursday in Spokane. The agenda featured a lot of good updates, as well as some interesting discussion. On the updates side: The ProTeach portfolio is plowing ahead — to earn Professional Certification educators will need to complete a portfolio (ProTeach) — the submission webportal looks very user-friendly [...]
Tune in to watch a TVW special on education reform and funding
September 23, 2009 By
As the debate about education funding and reform continues via the NEWS lawsuit and the work of the Quality Education Council, TVW, our state’s public affairs channel, will air a special report on education in Washington. Spread the word about the TVW special on education by sending this link to four of your friends. Tune [...]
Education news for September 23
September 23, 2009 By
PESB meeting Sept. 23-24 in Spokane
September 22, 2009 By
Education news for September 22
September 22, 2009 By
Write a 600 word editorial promoting the Washington State Student Bill of Rights
September 22, 2009 By
The League of Education Voters is sponsoring an editorial competition for students with the theme of the Washington State Student Bill of Rights. Write a 600 word editorial promoting the Washington State Student Bill of Rights and win a chance to interview a key education official about the upcoming session . Here are some [...]
Join us for the unveiling of the Washington State Student Bill of Rights
September 21, 2009 By
Does a ‘D’ average mean a student is Ready for Life? Will that high school graduate have the opportunity to complete college and/or job training, attain a living-wage job and succeed in life? It’s time to hear what students have to say. Join us for the unveiling of the Washington State Student Bill of Rights [...]
Update on the NEWS lawsuit
September 21, 2009 By
The petitioners (the 70 + school districts, education associations, and community organizations) have to wrap up their case this week. Today, Judge Erlick heard testimony from James Kelly, Roberto Maestas, and Erin Jones. Tomorrow, Mary Jean Ryan will finish up. Nick Brossoit, Edmonds Superintendent, will then bat clean up. Roberto told the court his story [...]
Funding Formula TWG recap – Sept. 17
September 21, 2009 By
The Funding Formula Technical Working Group met on September to 17th to continue with its work. This meeting felt more productive and many members of the group seemed to have a better hold on the tasks they were charged with. The group is still struggling with the definition of a school, as well as the [...]
Education news for September 21
September 21, 2009 By
Everybody hurt$: Schools, students see impact of cash crunch More ch-ch-changes: Seattle schools moving ahead with new student-assignment plan Whoop, there it is: Initiative focuses on early learning programs So 3008: Revised draft of ‘common core’ standards unveiled also… Who let the Dawgs out: UW ranked (No. 24) for first time in 6 years
