The results of the 2009 Mathematics National Assessment of Educational Progress (fondly referred to as NAEP, or the nation’s report card) for grades 4 and 8 were released this morning. As a nation, 4th grade math scores are unchanged from 2007, and 8th grade scores are up slightly. Results in Washington follow that trend, and [...]
Archive | 14. Oct, 2009
Two critical decisions for Washington’s children and families are on your Nov. 3rd election ballot
Two statewide ballot measures will have a tremendous impact on Washington’s children and families.
Ballots will arrive in your mailbox this week. It’s critical that you exercise your right to vote and help protect Washington’s children, families and schools.
On Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033, the League of Education Voters urges a resounding NO vote.
I-1033 will stop education [...]
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I hadn’t been at the League of Education Voters even one full day as an intern when I saw a staff message come across from Executive Director Chris Korsmo. She urged each member of the team to consider what they can do to connect their professional and personal community service.
It is this culture of living [...]
Education news for October 14
A job well done: Superintendent of Federal Way schools to retire at end of school year
Mixed reviews: Seattle study focuses on teacher quality
Making a difference: Volunteer helps make sense of math for kids
Read this! $4.4 million grant for reading programs in Washington
We can’t stall now: NAEP math scores idle at 4th grade, advance at 8th
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