WSSDA Recognizes Record Number of Boards of Distinction
A record 37 applicants have received the 2024 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). “Several boards applied this…
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WSSDA Seeks Strategic Advocate to Support School Boards
The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is looking for a new staff member eager to help school boards make a difference in public…
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The Big Three: Common Priorities in Washington’s Education Advocacy
School boards prioritize WSSDA’s legislative positions each fall following revision of WSSDA’s platform at General Assembly. The collective and statewide results of that process…
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Kelso Board Removes Barriers to ‘Unique Greatness’ for Every Student
Blue and gold posters throughout the Kelso School District feature a bold 100% and the silhouette of a student in a graduation gown. Everyone…
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La Conner Solved its Math Problem from Multiple Angles
Big changes added up to big results for students’ math achievement in the La Conner School District. A new curriculum, new assessment platforms, Professional Learning…
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School Districts in Financial Trouble: The Role of Binding Conditions & Oversight
School districts are required by law to create an annual budget that is considered balanced. That means that a district’s total expenditures cannot exceed…
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SBE and WSSDA Elections Slate for 2024
All candidates for the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) and State Board of Education seats have been posted to the WSSDA website. Candidate…
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WSSDA Seeks a Leadership Development Specialist
With the promotion of Dr. Heather Curl to director of leadership development, the Washington State School Directors’s Association (WSSDA) is seeking a new leadership…
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Promotions and a Search for WSSDA Staff
Dr. Heather Curl, who joined the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) in June as a leadership development specialist, has been promoted to director…
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Apply for Candidacy in the 2024 WSSDA and State Board Elections
The candidate filing window for WSSDA elected committees and one position on the State Board of Education is open from September 1-16, 2024. Open…