Who says Washington shuts down during
inclement weather? Despite the chilly temps and snowy conditions (and the fact
that one of my poor co-workers lost power), this week is shaping up to be packed
with important ed events.
This afternoon at 1:30 p.m., in Olympia,
Senate Bill 6392 will be presented at a
public hearing. This bill was created to develop and implement a marketing plan to
increase student awareness and interest in high demand fields of study. Washington has long needed a focused
effort to get the message out about the power and options associated with math,
science and technical careers, so we’re happy to see this plan gaining momentum.
Tonight, from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. in Spokane, will be the second public forum on the revised K-12 Math Standards. Last week, I attended the first public forum in Seattle
and, let me tell you, it was certainly a rigorous and fascinating discussion.
Now it’s Spokane’s turn to hear more about
the revised math standards from Supt. Terry Bergeson and Spokane Supt. Nancy
Stowell and offer public comment. The forum will be held in the board room of
Spokane Public Schools’ Administration Building. Don’t miss it!
Speaking of Spokane,
I—along with an expected 3,500 ed folks—will be flying out tonight for the 15th
Annual OSPI January Conference at the Spokane
Convention Center. Though more snow
showers are expected, I can’t wait for all the informative presentations and
will certainly keep you updated on what I learn—so stay warm and stay tuned.
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