Michael Itti's blog
Cutoff Day in Olympia
3/7/2008We’ve reached cutoff day in Olympia!
Most of the bills I’m tracking for the League of Education Voters have passed the floor of the Senate or House.
School Levy Elections Benefit from Simple Majority
2/20/2008Hundreds of school levy volunteers are breathing a sigh of relief today.
Last night's levy results show that the education community's victory in November is making a huge difference for thousands of students across the state.
While many communities continue to approve their levies at rates above the old 60 percent standard, a large number of levies passed thanks to the new 50 percent simple majority requirement.
Top News
Seattle Public Schools drops controversial office
5/9/2008After four years and a number of embarrassing public-relations gaffes, Seattle Public Schools plans to cut its controversial Office of Equity, Race and Learning Support as part of a central office shake-up.
Education Voters Blog
Your Top Priorities
Thank you for the tremendous response on our Feb. 29, 2008 E-Survey. Here’s what you told us were your top education budget priorities this session.