Washington State education news
Education News for October 30
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by Mike.
Levy and bond elections coming up next year:
- Orondo district to run levy in February
- MV district considers 2 levy requests for spring ballot
- Federal Way school technology levy will go to the voters
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Education news for October 16
Posted on 16. Oct, 2009 by Mike.
Ready to Succeed: District looks at developing early education plan
Knowledge, Not Seat-Time: Students Held Back Did Better
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Education news for October 14
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Katrina.
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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Education news for October 12
Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by Heather.
Program at Bremerton Elementary makes learning a family affair
US education chief appeals for great new teachers
AFT announces first recipients of innovation fund
Teacher ‘residencies’ get federal funding to augment training
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Education news for October 8
Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by Mike.
Whoops: Biggest chunk of tax levy would go toward re-opening shuttered schools
High five! Ready by Five gets $50K grant
Model of Success: Teachers Come to Bremerton to Study Early Learning
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Education news for October 7
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Heather.
25 cents too far? Schools consider Metro fare increase
Another one for February: North Kitsap School Board to discuss 2010 levy, proposed budget panel
Survey says: Hispanic students aspire to higher education but face barriers
Mo’ money: Ed. Dept. proposes Innovation Grant ground rules
Less money: States face budget hurdles on testing, GAO says
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Education news for October 6
Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by Mike.
More time to speak up: Seattle schools may delay decision on grade requirement for graduation
Volunteers wanted: Read 2 Me tutor program returns
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Education news for October 5
Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by Heather.
Teacher wins honor, and honor for good teachers
New revenue shortfall prompts talk of state tax hikes
High school students try out construction careers
Tech levy could bring digital textbooks to all Federal Way students
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Congratulations to the 2010 Washington State Teachers of the Year!
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Maggie.
Yesterday afternoon at the Experience Music Project’s Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, families, friends and education supporters gathered to recognize and celebrate the work of Washington’s best teachers. With over 60,000 teachers in the state of Washington, it was a tremendous honor for the nine educators that were nominated. League of Education Voters would like to recognize and thank the 2010 Regional Teachers of the Year:
James Loucks, West Valley High School
Madeline Dunn, Garfield Elementary School
Kenneth Roberts, Fort Vancouver High School
Heather Rader, North Thurston Public Schools
Danyell Laughlin, Klahowya Secondary School
Michelle Kelly, Kent Elementary School
Aimee Simington-Pearce, McLoughlin Middle School
Thomas Robinson, Chelan High School
Special congratulations to Washington’s 2010 Teacher of the Year:
James Yoos, Bellingham High School
Thank you teachers!
