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
Summer Running Start now available
The proposed WAC rule changes to expand access to the summer quarter Running Start permanently begins this summer. Students currently in 11th grade should complete a summer Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF). Additional info is available from OSPI...
Learn to Return & DOH webinar on May 18
Lots of congratulations were followed by clarification of what the May 11th end of the public health emergency translation by DOH means for schools. To the dismay of many, no explanation was made on why the DOH communication was not given out with more notice. Below...
2023 Private School Summer Conference
Unite the Neuroscience of Learning with the Art of Teaching The field of Educational Neuroscience is exploding, and K-12 educators can leverage new discoveries in neuroscience, growing their pedagogical practices and increasing student engagement and achievement. This...
Other education news from around WA state
Washington State Legislative Bill Tracker
Other education news from around the US
Education Dive
- Office of Ed Tech: ‘Keep humans in the loop’ when using AI in schools
- Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
- 69 years after Brown v. Board, school segregation persists
- Philadelphia superintendent proposes year-round pilot in strategic plan
- Amid rising antisemitism, Ed Dept reminds schools of obligations under Title VI