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When we last left the new draft standards, the State Board of Education’s math consultant, Linda Plattner, had assessed the standards and said that they aligned well to her initial recommendations in grades K-8, but that the high school math standards still needed more work. Read more... Topics: OSPI \| Math Curriculum \| Math \| Legislature \| More time given to math debate Posted on 03 Mar Seattle Post-Intelligencer View this article >> Topics: Math \| OSPI \| Math Standards Review, Part II By maureen on 08 Feb \| 2 comments As you may know, the latest draft of the state’s revised math standards was posted and presented to the legislature on Jan. 31. In their quest to make sure the new standards fit the needs of Washington students, however, the State Board of Education asked Strategic Teaching—the organization that originally offered recommendations on the state’s old standards—to see how well the new standards align with their recommended changes. Read more... Topics: Legislature \| Math \| Math Curriculum \| OSPI \| Molly Berger: Conversations Make the Conference By maureen on 06 Feb \| 0 comments I’ve just returned from OSPI’s January Conference, Meeting Diploma Challenges, in Spokane where, despite challenging travel, thousands of teachers gathered. As I walked through the convention center inadvertently picking up on snipits of conversations, I couldn’t help note that, despite the piles of snow just outside the doors and the forecasts of more of the same, the talk was teaching and learning, not weather. Read more... Topics: OSPI \| Teacher Training \| Teachers \| From Spokane, with Love By maureen on 01 Feb \| 0 comments I just got back from the OSPI January Conference in Spokane and the WASL rumors are true. In Supt. Terry Bergeson’s keynote address, she broke the news that Washington will receive new WASL tests, which include shorter exams for grades three through eight, faster and more comprehensive results and translation into six different languages. Read more... Topics: OSPI \| WASL \| The Monday Morning News: Spokane Math Forum, Senate Bill 6392 and more… By maureen on 28 Jan \| 0 comments 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. Read more... Topics: Washington \| OSPI \| Math Curriculum \| Math \| Legislature \| K-12 Education Reform \| College & Work Readiness \| Gregoire's budget and Bergeson's response By allisonm on 19 Dec \| 0 comments Governor Gregoire released her supplemental budget yesterday for the 2008 session. She proposes only $144 million in new spending with a total increase of $39 million over the 2007-09 budget for K-12 education. According to this press release, Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson doesn't think that's nearly enough since she originally asked for $255 million. Read more... Topics: OSPI \| K-12 Education Reform \| Education Funding \| Class of 2008 -- Don't Miss This Deadline! By maureen on 12 Dec \| 0 comments We all know it’s a busy time of year, so we just wanted to remind everyone of a fast-approaching deadline. This Friday, Dec. 15 is the cutoff for high school seniors graduating in the Class of 2008 to register for the collection of evidence alternative assessment to the WASL. Read more... Topics: OSPI \| Standardized Tests \| Students \| WASL \| Kinsley to direct leadership academy By melissa on 02 Nov \| 0 comments I've worked with Dale Kinsley for about 8 years and have always thought he was one of the best superintendents in WA state. That's why I'm so thrilled that he's been selected as the director of the new Washington State Leadership Academy! Read more... Topics: Washington Learns \| Principals \| OSPI \| Schools of Distinction By allisonm on 12 Oct \| 0 comments Congratulations to the 86 schools to receive the first "School of Distinction" awards given by OSPI! This new award recognizes and celebrates outstanding improvement in student academic growth. Read more... Topics: OSPI \| 12 3 4 5next ›last »	Recent News Sad failure of teachers and their union chiefs Posted on 08 May Seattle Times View this article >> Teachers weigh in on tenure, evaluations Posted on 07 May Boston Globe View this article >> Why can't learning pay off? Posted on 07 May Seattle Times View this article >> Find More News >> Tag Cloud Achievement Gap College & Work Readiness Graduation Rates Legislature Math Math Curriculum Science Standardized Tests Students Teachers Washington WASL more tags What is a Tag Cloud?