State and National Education News
Recent news updates from a variety of sources here in Washington and around the country.
Highlights in the News from WFIS
WFIS in meeting with Devos as 2020 Budget Proposal released
“Educators across the public and private divide are speaking out against the proposed budget summary which completely eliminates Title II funding for teacher training.”
read moreU.S. Depart of Ed. Finds ESEA Restriction on Religious Organizations Unconstitutional, Will No Longer Enforce
From the March 11 announcement by Office of Non-Public Education, the Liaison to the nonpublic school community for the U.S. Department of Education. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today at the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) State...
read moreSchool Notification bill passes Senate, now waits for House approval
Last week the Senate unanimously passed SB 5514 addressing notification of schools if there’s an emergency in their area. It requires first responder agencies to alert all public and private schools if there’s a situation in their vicinity that might make an...
read moreOther news from around the country
- Social Justice Slam and the Power Of Student VoiceBuckley Country Day School turned its auditorium into a showcase for some of its brightest young minds, sharing some of their most passionate work at the Social Justice Slam. It was certainly a night to remember, as students used their voices and imagery—through poetry and film about social issues and ... read more2 hours ago
- Could a regional approach to teacher home visits work in King County? It has in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Especially in South King County, students regularly move across district lines, so a district-run program could lose track of some of the most vulnerable families. That mobility has prompted some speculation that a regional approach could work better. ... read more10 hours ago - Boston Public Schools Superintendent Search Lacking, Parents and Advocates SayParents and advocates tapped into the ongoing superintendent search say the process hasn’t met the bar and one organization is calling to reopen the search. ... read more1 day ago
- Are you a student who thinks education should be different? Apply for our Student Voices program
We're looking for college and high-school students from around the state to share their experiences in Washington's public school system and tell us how they would change it. ... read more1 day ago - Tuesday’s election results: Lake Washington voters approving $120M levy to address school overcrowdingIf approved, the capital projects levy would pay for new classrooms at five schools, expanded common areas and gym space at Lake Washington High School, adding exterior cameras at all elementary schools and remodeling entryways for greater security. ... read more2 days ago
- What Really Keeps Girls of Color Out of STEMScience, technology, engineering, and math diplomas open a lot of doors, writes Emilio Pack. But are they open to everyone? ... read more2 days ago
- Student Voice: Self-Directed Learning Prepared Me for College
By Julian SamsGuest Blogger I didn’t have the most conventional childhood. As an Army brat, home was all over the country – from Nevada to Tennessee, and a bunch of places in between. Since I never spent more than a couple years at any school, I didn’t have a lot ... read more3 days ago - Elizabeth Warren Proposes Canceling Student Loan Debt and Offering Free Public CollegeSen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is unveiling a proposal to wipe out student debt for millions of borrowers, making her the only major 2020 presidential candidate to advance such an ambitious plan to relieve the growing burden of higher-education loans on Americans and the economy. ... read more3 days ago
- Vote: Which education question do you want us to answer?
We asked for your questions about students whose needs are not being met in schools. We got plenty, and now you get to help us decide which to answer. ... read more3 days ago - Washington lawmakers want to guarantee you can get college credit for IB classesFor the third time in as many years, state Legislators have passed a bill that makes it "crystal clear" that students who take the most rigorous, college-level courses in high school will earn college credit for them. ... read more3 days ago
- It’s college-level math, but it’s taught differently — and it’s helping more Washington students graduateA new way of teaching math to students who aren't majoring in STEM fields is helping more students graduate. ... read more4 days ago
- Recess can be isolating and chaotic for children with autism. UW researchers say it doesn’t have to be.
For typically developing children, recess can be the best part of the school day. Lots of friends to scream and shout with while playing tag, inventive games on the jungle gym and hard-fought competitions between the athletically inclined. A child with autism, meanwhile, may encounter recess as loud and chaotic, isolating ... read more5 days ago - Computer lab to Innovation LabHow do you teach kids about technology when they have had it at their fingertips since birth? Or instruct computer skills and digital citizenship when they are able to navigate apps and downloads, touch screen and web searches faster than most adults? The answer is you don’t. The computer lab ... read more6 days ago
- UW police chief reassigned amid tension within the department
Some UW police officers submitted a letter of no confidence in Vinson's leadership abilities to university officials in September, launching an independent review of the department's operations. ... read more6 days ago - Your Objections to Whole-Child Education Aren’t Wrong. They’re Just OutdatedIn early-childhood education, whole-child curricula and strong academics aren’t mutually exclusive, write Beverly Perdue and Vincent J. Costanza. ... read more6 days ago