Peter Callaghan: Education bill’s unheralded details will need attention | Peter Callaghan | The News Tribune. Peter does a good job here exposing some of the hard work remaining in…
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As 2014 legislative season ends, education funding remains key
The short 60-day legislative session that concluded last week in Olympia was remarkable for a number of reasons. For one thing, we adjourned on time. As our state grows more…
Lawmakers pass 24-credit HS diploma; NCLB waiver bill dies
Lawmakers pass 24-credit HS diploma; NCLB waiver bill dies. The first in a series of notes on this year’s session. I can no longer write a summary of what happens…
Win-win for students, schools is on governor’s desk
Better education for at-risk students, stronger accountability for schools, and increased efficiency for local governments are objectives all wrapped inside successful legislation sponsored by Rep. June Robinson. The measure (House…
Homeless and trying to learn
Homeless students have countless barriers to success: How will I do my homework in a tent? How can I clean my clothes when I live in a car? Are we…