Children, families and schools can breathe a sigh of relief based on the latest election results. Two statewide ballot measures are trending in the right direction. However, we are disappointed to lose a staunch advocate for public schools in Eastern Washington.
Voters defeat Initiative 1033
More than 56 percent of voters said NO to Tim Eyman’s Initiative [...]
Archive | 05. Nov, 2009
Education advocates breathe a sigh of relief
Education news for November 5
Levy approvals across the state:
Hoquiam voters approve school levy
For school sports, a sigh of relief as Island rec levy is approved
Federal grants cause ripples around the nation: Colorado pulls out stops in bid for ‘Race to the Top’ aid
In line with Race to the Top? Ford Foundation gives $100 million to reform urban high schools
November [...]
PTA activist testifies at QEC
Seattle PTA activist Heidi Bennett took time off work to drive down to Olympia and testify at the Quality Education Council (QEC) meeting on Nov. 3. The QEC is a state task force of legislators and policymakers working to shape the future of Washington’s public schools. They are charged with implementing the landmark education reforms [...]
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