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May 2013
May Direct features after-school arts program
SBE to consider adding student growth measures
Celebrate National Teacher Day (NEA)
Inslee announces picks for Achievement Council
NSBA Report examines school turnarounds
2012 WSSDA annual report now online
Evaluating your superintendent webinar now online
21st century learning initiative rolls out in Vancouver
Nomination period open for WSSDA Officers
April 2013
Two jobs open at WSSDA
Special session called, legislators return May 13
NSBA update on waiver to carry over Title I funds
T
PEP model
policy
and
procedure
Zillah teacher named national teacher of the year
2013 Green Ribbon schools announced
Legislative Update - One week and counting
OSPI energy grants announced
Vancouver educator is employee of the year
WSSDA urges budget writers to fund priorities
Evaluating Your Superintendent webinar April 19
WSSDA TPEP webinar now online
WSSDA Research Blast features dropout rates
SBCTC issues report on STEMing the Skills Gap
WSSDA President Long's statement on budget
House Democrats propose $1.3 billion to meet McCleary
More than 120 districts have passed funding resolutions
April WSSDA Direct focuses on board confidentiality
Golden Apple nominations due by May 6
81 schools win state's highest honor
WSSDA media release on governor's budget, resolutions
SBE has vacancy
Creating Innovators online book discussion
Inslee proposal would make $1.2 billion down payment
March 2013
New: SBE to discuss math cut scores at March meeting
Photos from 2013 Legislative Conference
NSBA Update on K-12 federal budget
Superintendents call for increased funding
Update letter on athletics and students with disabilities
Free WSSDA webinar - Board TPEP Policy and Procedure
Governor, Dorn to honor national award-winning schools
Download local resolution urging Legislature to act
School director conference call with First Lady March 19
Speak out on education: legislators to hold town hall meetings
March 11-15 is Classified Public School Employee Week
We Day gears up for Seattle, March 27
March WSSDA Direct features school safety
Sign up for NSBA tech visit to Vancouver
Washington Supreme Court sides with kids and schools
Legislative Update: Numbers narrow slightly at cutoff
SBE opposes use of index to grade schools
Seventy four schools win national nutrition award
February 2013
March 11-15 is Classified Public School Employee Week
NSBA renews call to contact legislators on sequestration
Washington begins test of student assessments
OSPI Leg reports on system capacity and assessment
February WSSDA Direct
Olympia hearing set on charter school draft rules
Race-to-the-Top Early Learning Update
State AP scores rise along with participation rate
School Zone flashing beacon grant is now open
Vollmer video now available to school directors
OSPI Webinar Feb. 13: Six proven practices for civic learning
Stem Education Leadership Insititute taking applications
Charter school rule making notification (SBE)
Number of homeless students tops 27,000
Survey - Help SBE and OPSI identify highest achieving schools
Administration: Tips from the Trenches
SBE seeks input on charter school rules
Excellence in Arts award application now online
WSSDA Research Blast for January
School Safety: Tips from the Trenches
January 2013
OSPI names new STEM lighthouse schools
Report focuses on pathways starting in high school
Six programs get math, science money
OSPI PowerPoint on school performance
January is School Board Recognition Month: Toolkit
Highlights of SBE meeting Jan 9-10
Gallup - Student engagement drops with each year
Kindergarten assessment shows varied skill levels
Zillah educator is national finalist for teacher of the year
OSPI receives grant to help English language learners
WaKIDS workgroup recommendations released
LEV to host Jan 22 forum at King County library
ArtsTime conference set for Jan. 19-20
Washington has second most new board certified teachers
OSPI releases school wellness toolkit
New Year Update from NSBA Advocacy Director
Achievement and Accountability feedback report (SBE)
OSPI launches new data warehouse
Central Valley band to march at inaugural parade
Dorn announces remaining items for legislative session
Congratulations to Rich Wesen!
Statement from WSSDA President on Sandy Hook tragedy
Leg Update: Gov. Gregoire unveils 2013-15 budgets
December 2012
OSPI to create plan to lessen risks of natural disasters
Dec. 12 CCSS webinar for school directors posted
Bob Hughes re-elected to the State Board of Education
Dorn proposes changes in state assessment system
Leg Update: Ed Funding Task Force wraps it up
Vancouver schools will pilot digital social studies textbook
King County districts win $40 million Race to the Top grant
December issue of WSSDA Direct is now online
Leadership WSSDA applications due December 14
OSPI media release on marijuana and schools
Washington SIG schools outpacing nation in improvement
Leg Update: Senate Republicans announce "coalition majority"
Free Common Core Standards webinar Dec 12
Forty-two schools win national nutrition award
OSPI legislative reports available (with video summaries)
NSBA sends school board petitions to Congress
New: School director video interviews featured on Comcast
Details on Superintendent Evaluation Initiative
NSBA webinar on sequestration now online
Arts Ed Conference set for Foster High School in January
November 2012
Press Release: Washington school boards recognized
Three Washington finalists in Race to the Top
Pasco's Saundra Hill named superintendent of the year
Charter school resources from state Board of Education
Latest McCleary update from Network for Excellence
New: Register for Nov. 29 Ed Week free webinar on Sequestration
Race to the Top Update (November)
Heads up: Draft OSPI rules for TPEP
Leg Update - A quick look at the 2012 election results
Candidates named, guide available, for SBE Election
Order
new WTECB career bridge
information cards
NSBA urges boards to oppose sequestration
One-page fact sheet on TPEP
Clarification on WSSDA board vote
Internship provides opportunity to learn new skills (video)
New: Bullying prevention webinar Nov 1
October 2012
SBE update on achievement index
New: Group forms to define "career ready"
WSSDA announces new officers for 2013
2012 Delegate Assembly Handbook is now available
October Direct looks at medical marijuana use in schools
CPE Report: high school rigor and good advice
Last day to take 2012 WSSDA member survey
SBE to discuss indicators for achievement index Oct. 17
Dorn's budget request pushes toward full funding
NSBA opens online charter school resource center
WSSDA 2012 Membership Survey Now Online
SBE lays out rationale for its school achievement index
TPEP Workshop added to Tacoma Regional Meeting
Dorn releases Annual Measurable Objectives
State Board speaks out on Native American mascots
Website features Native American curriculum
September 2012
Washington again leads nation in SAT scores
Last day to vote in WSSDA officer elections
Sept. 28 symposium on transforming student learning
Zillah School District educator named teacher of the year
Inslee and McKenna confirmed for Sept. 21
Webinars on Achievement Accountability Workgroup
New: NSBA urges action to prevent cuts to education
New: Webinars on Achievement Accountability Workgroup
2011 NAEP writing results released and now online
Education at a Glance - global indicators from OECD
Six named as finalists for national teaching honor
First agenda for achievement and accountability work group
Boards of Distinction Application due September 14
Dropout prevention yields big economic benefits
Legislative Assembly reduced rate extended to Sept. 12
Student board reps needed for NBC town hall
August 2012
OSPI: Free and reduced-price meal programs
WSSDA board opposes lack of local oversight in I-1240
OSPI: State tests show continued student progress
OSPI Names top-performing, most improving schools
Final 2012 Race to the Top application available
Summary of Initiative 1240 (WSSDA)
Dorn Congratulates Class of 2012 on ACT Results
WSSDA officer candidate statements, videos now on-line
Application available for Boards of Distinction
2012 financial education report released
Register now for free August 14 TPEP webinar
July 2012
SBE to approve biology end of course assessment cut scores
Summary of Initiative 1240
(WSSDA)
School administrators oppose I-1240
State Board of Education July 11-12 meeting highlights
2012 legislative session summary available
Director of Policy and Legal Services opening extended
OSPI - TPEP Legislative Update
Work group recommends higher starting teacher salary
Governor appoints education funding task force members
June 2012
New school board workshop scheduled for August in Spokane
WSSDA job opening: Research Analyst
New WSSDA Direct now online
Is School Funding Fair? A National Report Card (June 2012)
OSPI: Preliminary reading/writing pass rates surpass 90 percent
OSPI's Michaela Miller earns president's award
OSPI: 61 more schools win national nutrition award
Citizen's Guide to K-12 Finance
New law adds requirements to special meeting announcements
WSSDA Conference online registration open
K-12 education spending audit
Graduation rates by state
(Ed Week)
Meridian teacher named state's history teacher of the year
Presidential memorandum on student loans
Ed Week seminar June 12 on spurring Latino achievement
May 2012
Career Bridge on line to connect education and jobs
June 8 deadline nears for WSSDA officer applicants
Policy assistant position open at WSSDA
Judge rules Eyman tax initiative unconstitutional
State BOE wants to hear from you on school-day waivers
Education leaders release shared vision on teaching
NSBA asks local school boards to pass resolutions supporting ESEA
Proposed Criteria for 2012 Race to the Top
Last day to nominate candidates for WSSDA officer elections
May WSSDA Direct now online
Washington state high school artists honored
Ed Secretary Arne Duncan to hold online stakeholders forum May 22
Recap of May 8-9 State Board of Education Meeting
First Draft Next Generation Science Standards
May New Director News now online
School energy grants announced
Two physical education teachers win national awards
ACLU: Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Digital Age
April 2012
Conference session proposals due May 11
2012 Excellence in Arts Education Awards Announced
NSBA Great Ideas free webinar set for May 16
WSSDA Annual Report (2011)
University Place partnership raises healthier kids (abstract)
New Ed Week Reports on Common Core Standards
Legislative Assembly proposals due May 18
OSPI Release: Change to bus aisle width standards
Proposals due May 11 for annual conference
OSPI - Microsoft Academy nears 1,400 certifications
First issue of
New Director News
now online
Board of Education honored for achievement tool
Investing in Innovation grants available