Number of WA HS Grads Going Directly to College Plummets
A new study shows noticeably fewer students are going directly from HS to college
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Proposed WA Bill Would Cut Student’s Classtime by 4 Hours A Week
Critics of the bill point to test score drops, and other learning definciencies blamed on COVID, and say this bill would not help students close the learning gap.
WA One of 3 States Considering Education Savings Accounts
ESA's or education savings accounts, aren't just for college anymore.
OSPI Reykdal Says Education is “Recovering, Period”
According to Reykdal: "our students’ needs are profound, and they preceded the pandemic.”
WA DOH Wants Climate Change Data in Classrooms
The Washington State Department of Health has, for a number of years, pushed theories of how climate change affects peoples' health. Now they want data in classrooms.
SPI Reykdal Wants Signing Bonuses For ‘Hard to Fill’ Positions
Reykdal wants hiring bonuses for what he calls hard to fill positions
WA OSPI Wants Free School Supplies for Kids, and Much More
SPI Reykdal wants a sweeping expansion of programs, including covering the cost of AP testing, school supplies, Running Start, Advanced Placement classes and more
It’s Official–OSPI Wants Free Meals for All K-12 Students
This plan would provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of financial status. the price tag would be about $86 million annually.
Does KSD Reject Critical Race Theory via New Policy?
The subject of Critical Race Theory has been a hot-button issue in education for a couple of years.
Study-Inslee’s School Closures Severely Hurt WA Students
The Washington Policy Center says new study indicates potential permanent damage done to student's education.