Archive | 28. Oct, 2009
Door-belling, phone-banking and polling, oh my!

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!

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

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

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