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Archive | October, 2009
Education News for October 30
Levy and bond elections coming up next year:
Orondo district to run levy in February
MV district considers 2 levy requests for spring ballot
Federal Way school technology levy will go to the voters
Mark your calendars
If you live in Bellingham or East of Seattle, we have two events next week where you can truly make a difference.
You are invited to a special meeting with Bette Hyde, the Director of the Department of Early Learning, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Thrive by Five Washington.
It’s a chance to have [...]
Join us tonight in Tacoma
Join us tonight in Tacoma at an Early Learning Town Hall where you can truly make a difference.
You are invited to a special meeting with the Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn, the Department of Early Learning, and Thrive by Five Washington.
It’s a chance to have your voice heard by the leaders who have the [...]
Education news for October 29
High expectations: Washington state math test is tough
Kids lose out: School outings get downgraded
Technology supplants books? Publisher enters new chapter in textbooks
Door-belling, phone-banking and polling, oh my!
In the last two weeks, I’ve had a major crash course in political participation, largely thanks to my internship with LEV.
Two weekends ago, I door-belled for the first time – in Pasco, of all places – for Laura Grant, a candidate for the state House of Representatives, who would be the only teacher in the [...]
Eyman sees the light & supports No on 1033!
So, has Tim Eyman seen the light? Okay, maybe not. The photo was probably embellished (edited… doctored… whatever) by some hilarious and talented individual. I don’t know for sure.
I do know is that if this photo is real, well it makes sense given the latest poll results on Initiative 1033. Everyone wants to be a [...]
Tonight: Two events, one tough decision
You’ve got two choices tonight in Seattle to help shape the future of education in our state.
Option 1: K-12 Education Listening Tour
Wednesday, October 28, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Van Asselt Elementary Library
(at African American Academy)
8311 Beacon Ave. South, Seattle 98118 (MAP)
State Senators Rosemary McAuliffe and Eric Oemig would like to hear your personal stories about [...]
Education news for October 28
Scores are up! Cowiche school’s reading program honored nationally
More listening on Whidbey: School leaders, legislators meet on education issues
What attracts students? STEM defection seen to occur after high school
Three op-ed giants chime in on education reform
In less than two weeks, three of the New York Times’ regular op-ed columnists have published articles about national education reform.
Nicholas Kristof was the first, discussing how a strong education system is our country’s main weapon in the war against poverty, and championing teachers as the backbone of that education system.
Next came Thomas Friedman, who [...]
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