We have a rare opportunity where you can truly make a difference. You are invited to a special meeting with 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 your voice heard by the leaders who have the power [...]
You’re invited to an education town hall with Senate education leaders
October 20, 2009 By
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 a series of Education Reform [...]
Case of the Mondays? I have a cure.
October 19, 2009 By
It’s cloudy and cold on a Monday morning. Feeling crabby or tired from your awesome, relaxing weekend? Well, I found the perfect way to cure my case of the Mondays. How, you ask? I voted for schools and kids (NO ON 1033!) and civil rights for children and families (APPROVE REF. 71!). I wasn’t even [...]
Education news for October 16
October 16, 2009 By
It's all about completion!
October 15, 2009 By
Your chances of completing a degree with an economic value in Washington State are about to go up thanks to the Washington State Community and Technical Colleges Student Completion Initiative. Yesterday the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced more than $6.1 million in investments from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Ford Foundation [...]
WA & Math NAEP: 4th grade steady, 8th grade up
October 14, 2009 By
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 [...]
Two critical decisions for Washington’s children and families are on your Nov. 3rd election ballot
October 14, 2009 By
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 [...]
You’re invited to a listening tour with Senate education leaders
October 13, 2009 By
State Senators Rosemary McAuliffe and Eric Oemig want to hear from you. They are kicking off a statewide Education Reform Listening Tour beginning on the Eastside–and you’re invited. Education Reform Listening Tour Thursday, October 15th from 7 to 8:30 pm Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus 24635 SE Issaquah Fall City Road, Issaquah If you can attend, [...]
SBE Accountaility subgroup meeting today
October 13, 2009 By
Education news for October 12
October 12, 2009 By
