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More time given to math debate
Posted on 03 Mar*PFL in the News!* It’s unfair to graduate unready students
Posted on 22 JanThe News Tribune
Don't give up on kids, help them to succeed
Posted on 22 JanThe Everett Herald
*PFL in the News!* Anti-WASL bill gets civil rights backward
Posted on 22 JanThe News Tribune
Senate Hearing to Delay Reading as a Requirement for the K-12 Diploma to be Held on Monday
Posted on 18 Jan | 0 commentsA public hearing will be held this
The Tough Get Going: Seattle U and Renton Partner to Increase Math Teacher Capacity
Posted on 11 Dec | 0 comments
Improving 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. Study of state's teachers looks at what best helps students advance
Posted on 04 DecSeattle Post-Intelligencer
Bergeson calls for more money for education
Posted on 19 NovSeattle Post-Intelligencer
Simple-majority lead widens; supporters declare victory
Posted on 15 NovThe Seattle Times
Is 50% really that simple for school district levy votes?
Posted on 17 OctThe Seattle Times
Washington looks at aligning K-12 graduation requirements with college and workplace expectations. It’s about time!
Posted on 16 Oct | 0 comments
Graduation Requirements -- translated into 8 languages!
Posted on 12 Oct | 0 commentsDownload a one-pager on the new state graduation requirements, translated into eight languages by the Center for the Improvement of Student Learning (CISL). And while you're there, check out other great resources from CISL including Football Math and Math Baseball -- fun activities for teachers and families!
*NEW!* Math and Science Matter -- Spanish
Posted on 09 Oct | 0 comments
Our Math and Science Matter brochure available in Spanish!
The Gateway to Student Success in Math and Science, Microsoft
Posted on 09 Oct | 0 commentsPartnered with the American Institutes for Research, Microsoft developed The Gateway to Student Success in Mathematics, a report of national and statewide math and science research and implications for Washington’s K-12 education system.
Math Makeover: State Requirements Could Change Local Teaching Methods
Posted on 01 OctKitsap Sun
WASL 2008 Testing Schedule
Posted on 13 Sep | 0 commentsMath Matters 30-sec PSA
Posted on 12 Sep | 0 commentsMath Matters 1
View this 30-second Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring real Washington middle and high school students talking about why math matters.
Transition Math Project 2007 Summer Institute
Posted on 11 Sep | 0 comments
View and
download presentations and resources from this year’s Transition Math Project Summer Institute.
Class of 2008 Show Solid Gains in WASL Scores
Posted on 08 Jun | 0 commentsToday, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction announced the Washington Assessment of Student Learning results for the Classes of 2008 and 2009.
June 2006 Survey of African American & Latino Citizens
Posted on 01 Jun | 0 commentsA statewide poll of 500 African American and Latino citizens in Washington state revealed high levels of support for requiring that students pass the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)- or an equally rigorous alternative - in order to earn a high school diploma.
2005 Voter Survey
Posted on 01 Jan | 0 comments
A statewide poll of 500 voters revealed that support of the WASL
standards and the new graduation requirements is strong.
2004 Voter Survey
Posted on 01 Aug | 0 comments
The public is squarely behind education standards and high-stakes
testing, according to a bicoastal public opinion poll conducted by the
Boston-based Mass Insight Education and Research Institute and
Partnership for Learning.
2004 Parent Survey
Posted on 01 Aug | 0 comments
Washington residents continue to show their support for higher
education standards.
2004 Teacher Survey
Posted on 01 Apr | 0 comments
More information leads to more support for school reform according to
the Partnership's 2004 poll of 500 teachers across Washington state.