The Quality Education Council is meeting November 2-3 in Olympia. The agenda and any other supporting documents are available here. We’ll be there live blogging so check back throughout both days for updates.
Education News for October 30
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
HEC Board meeting today
You’re invited to an education town hall with Senate education leaders in Seattle
What’s your child’s experience with the quality of education at his or her school? What’s happened as a result of state budget cuts? What are your thoughts about the education reforms passed this year? Parents and community members are invited to give feedback on these questions and much more at an Education Reform Town Hall [...]
pre[k]now recognizes Washington's forward momentum on early learning in basic education.
pre[k]now just released a new report: Vote Count – Legislative Action on Pre-K Fiscal Year 2010. The report recognizes the Legislature’s work in the 2009 Legislative Session to include a program of early learning for at-risk children in the new definition of basic education. They briefly describe the work of the December 1st Drafting Team, [...]











