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Phone: 360.252.3015
May 2012
ACLU: Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Digital Age
April 2012
Conference session proposals due May 11
2012 Excellence in Arts Education Awards Announced
NSBA Great Ideas free webinar set for May 16
WSSDA Annual Report (2011)
University Place partnership raises healthier kids (abstract)
New Ed Week Reports on Common Core Standards
Legislative Assembly proposals due May 18
OSPI Release: Change to bus aisle width standards
Proposals due May 11 for annual conference
OSPI - Microsoft Academy nears 1,400 certifications
First issue of
New Director News
now online
Board of Education honored for achievement tool
Investing in Innovation grants available
March 2012
Nine state educators win $10,000 grants
Evergreen, Wenatchee students featured on TVW (Video)
Graduation and Dropout Statistics Annual Report: 2010-11
OSPI Release: Four schools nominated for national award
Applications for next round of STEM investments
New national FEMA-AmeriCorps service program for youth
Vancouver invited to join the League of Innovative Schools
OSPI release: School insolvency bill passes legislature
(03/06/12)
OSPI Release: Kindergarten bill passes House
(03/06/12)
New student essay contest on making democracy work
ESEA Flexibility Summary - OSPI
OSPI Release: Dorn approves 12 Innovations plans
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03/07/12
January 2012
OSPI Release: McCleary Ruling is victory for students
- 01/05/12
McCleary Decided: State not fully funding education
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01/05/12
December 2011
OSPI Release: Laverty and McMullen elected to State Board
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12/22/11
OSPI Release: Dorn calls for run-off election for State Board
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12/08/11
November 2011
Position available: WSSDA Director of Information Technology
– 11/29/11
Special WSSDA Board of Directors Meeting Nov. 30
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11/28/11
Video highlights of Annual Conference from TVW
– 11/23/11
WSSDA Podcast interview with Diane Ravitch (35 min.)
– 11/22/11
Video: 'School Scene' program examines levy equalization (28 min.)
– 11/22/11
Special Legislative Update: Gov. Gregoire unveils supplemental budget request
– 11/21/11
Sixteen 'Boards of Distinction' honored by WSSDA
– 11/21/11
Results: WSSDA Officer, Board and Committee Elections
– 11/20/11
October 2011
WSSDA Board adopts legislative priorities
– 10/31/11
President's Column: Looking back, looking ahead
– 10/31/11
School districts explore option to offer state driver exam
– 10/31/11
WSSDA joins in honoring 'Schools of Distinction'
– 10/31/11
WSSDA Board of Directors special meeting: October 28, 2011
– 10/26/11
Now available: WSSDA's Online Guide to the State Board of Education Elections
– 10/25/11
Position available: Director of Communications and Marketing
– 10/24/11
WSSDA Executive Committee Teleconference: Oct. 20, 2011
– 10/17/11
Apply now for Leadership WSSDA 2012
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10/6/11
WSSDA Podcast: Interview with new SBE Member Tré Maxie
- 10/6/11
OSPI Release: Teacher of the Year is from Vancouver
– 10/3/11
Legislative Assembly: Funding, LEA remain priorities
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10/2/11
Comment sought on proposed changes to credit requirements for high school graduation
– 10/2/11
Board proposes changes in WSSDA officer positions
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10/2/11
Now available: Guide to WSSDA Officer, Board and Committee Elections
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10/2/11
WSSDA hires new research analyst
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10/2/11
September 2011
OSPI Release: New state law allows cameras on school buses
– 9/28/11
Mead School District featured in upcoming EdWeek webinar
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9/26/11
Nine file for State Board elections
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9/6/11
WSSDA Executive Committee Teleconference: Sept. 8, 2011
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9/6/11
August 2011
Innovations videoconference coming Sept. 27
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8/31/11
Hollar, Rossetti join WSSDA staff
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8/31/11
WSSDA ‘Power Up’ theme receives national award
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8/31/11
OSPI Release: State test score results released
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8/30/11
WSSDA Board of Directors Meeting/Retreat: Aug. 26-28
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8/25/11
WSSDA in the Washington Post: Should children have to complete for their education?
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(8/17)
July 2011
State Board of Education gets new member, new executive director
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7/20/11
OSPI Release: Dorn formally adopts Common Core State Standards
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7/20/11
Resolutions Committee seeks proposals for association positions
– 7/11/11
School director brainstorming project produces ideas on P20 transitions
– 7/1/11
June 2011
Supreme Court hears arguments in landmark school funding case
– 6/28/11
WSSDA Board of Directors regular meeting June 24-25
– 6/21/11
Reviewing options for K-12 salary reductions
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6/9/11
Registration now open for WSSDA Legislative Assembly
- 6/7/11
Miller appointed WSSDA Training Specialist
– 6/7/2011
May 2011
NSBA Release: With deep cuts to education, regulatory relief is needed for schools
WSSDA Board of Directors Special Meeting 5/20/2011
- 5/18/11
Applicants sought to fill State Board of Education vacancy
- 5/17/11
Seeking WSSDA Officer Candidates for 2012
- 5/16/11
OSPI Release: Dorn announces ESD board elections
- 5/12/11
NSBA Release: Leading education organizations join together to promote high quality pre-kindergarten education
- 5/3/11
WSSDA Board supports Arts Education Month in Washington
- 5/3/11
April 2011
Winners announced for inaugural Washington State Schools of Excellence in Arts Education awards
- 4/21/11
Redistricting in school districts: What school boards need to know
- 4/21/11
March 2011
Everett, Vancouver school districts honored in national Magna Awards program
- 3/24/11
Sign up now for WSSDA Spring Regional Meetings and Superintendent Evaluation Workshops
- 3/2/11
School director 'brainstorming' sessions will focus on improving education system transitions
- 3/2/11
WSSDA Board of Directors provides guidance on legislative issues
- 3/1/11
February 2011
WSSDA Board of Directors special meeting continued to Feb. 27
- 2/22/11
WSSDA Board of Directors to hold special meeting Feb. 26
- 2/22/11
WSSDA Podcast: Interview with WSSDA Federal Relations Network Chair Patty Wood
- 2/15/11
NSBA Release: School board members honor Washington Senator Patty Murray
- 2/7/11
NSBA Release: New report reveals school boards' strong commitment to advancing public education
- 2/5/11
January 2011
WSSDA Board of Directors special teleconference meeting: Jan. 31, 2011
- 1/30/11
WSSDA launches new legislative blog, 'First Reading'
- 1/27/11
New WSSDA publication tackles the 'myths and realities' of school district consolidation
- 1/27/11
Hearings scheduled on proposed rules prohibiting discrimination in schools
- 1/13/11
WSSDA supports local school board authority in Seattle textbook case
- 1/7/11
WSSDA offers updated model policy on bullying and harassment
- 1/7/11
From the Executive Director- Update on Gov. Gregoire's education proposals
- 1/5/11
WSSDA statement regarding Gov. Gregoire's education proposals
- 1/5/11