- Class of 2009 Raises the Bar, But Dropouts Remain a Problem
- Progress Reports for the Class of 2010 and 2011
- WASL Replacement Plans Move Forward
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Ladies and Gentleman, the Washington Class of 2009
Posted on 18 Jun | 5 commentsMaking 9th grade a little easier
By maureen on 19 Aug | 0 commentsAround the Washington Ed World
By maureen on 29 Jul | 0 commentsAlmost Live-Blogging the State Board of Education Meeting
By maureen on 23 Jul | 0 commentsEighth Grade Graduation: cause for celebration or simple pat on the back?
By maureen on 23 Jun | 3 commentsIt’s 13 not 37.
By allisonm on 10 Jun | 0 commentsDiplomas Count leaves me empty.
By allisonm on 05 Jun | 1 commentAnd so it begins…
By allisonm on 28 May | 0 commentsStart your engines for the Class of 2008
By maureen on 21 May | 0 commentsJust how bad is it?
By maureen on 03 Apr | 0 commentsMolly Berger: The Hard Part of Staying the Course
By maureen on 02 Apr | 1 commentAllison who?
By allisonm on 31 Mar | 0 commentsThe low down on EOCs.
By allisonm on 14 Mar | 0 commentsCreating a College-Going Culture
Posted on 05 Mar | 0 comments
The Mary Walker School District is located about an hour outside of Spokane, deep in the heart of rural and rugged Northeastern Washington. The majority of students are poor and many high school students possess more education than their parents.
Fixing our leaky pipeline
By maureen on 10 Dec | 0 commentsImproving the Odds: Preparing Washington Students for Family-Wage Jobs
Posted on 07 Dec | 1 comment
Right now, Washington's education system practically guarantees that, even if
students meet the minimum high school graduation requirements, they
won't be adequately prepared for a two-year college -- or eligible to
even apply to a four-year college. This new report from the College & Work Ready Agenda advocates for a K-12 education system that prepares all students to compete for family-wage jobs. CWRA releases new Improving the Odds report!
By allisonm on 04 Dec | 0 commentsChasing the Diploma
By allisonm on 27 Nov | 0 commentsGraduation Matters: Improving Accountability for High School Graduation
Posted on 19 Oct | 0 commentsThis report contends that most states are setting low goals for improving graduation rates, and for ensuring that more low-income, minority, disabled and English language learner students earn a high school diploma.
The Internet takes the stage in the fight to curb dropouts
By maureen on 17 Oct | 0 commentsWashington looks at aligning K-12 graduation requirements with college and workplace expectations. It’s about time!
Posted on 16 Oct | 0 comments
The Silent Epidemic, Gates Foundation
Posted on 09 Oct | 2 commentsThis 2006 report by Civic Enterprises in association with Peter D. Hart Research Associates, highlights the high school dropout epidemic in America and suggests providing academic and home "supports” to improve students’ chances of staying in school.
Our Nation's Report Card Day
By allisonm on 27 Sep | 0 commentsLet's talk exit exams.
By allisonm on 27 Sep | 0 commentsRoar
Posted on 10 Sep | 0 commentsTanya Gersimova admitted right up front to her mother that yes, her attendance at school needs some work.
Mountain View High School
Posted on 04 Sep | 0 commentsWhat do we want kids to know? How will we know that they learned it? What do we do as a staff to help those students who don’t get it?
Granger High School
Posted on 04 Sep | 0 comments"Sí, se puede." Yes, it can be done.