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
Japanese delegates visit Renton Prep
House of Councilors member Michihiro Ishibashi said it was great to see how the school was using technology to do a new innovative learning methodology, and that in general, Japan has a traditional classroom structure.
read moreSt. Madeleine Sophie School presents at National Private School Leadership Conference
At the National Private School Leadership Conference, an annual gathering of educational practitioners and policy directors at the Dept. of Education in Washington, DC hosted by the Office of Non Public Schools, St. Madeleine Sophie School from Bellevue...
read moreDepartment Of Education Shines Spotlight On Agudath Israel
Agudath Israel of America was chosen by the U.S. Department of Education as this year’s “association spotlight” at its National Private School Leadership Conference, hosted by the Office of Non Public Education (ONPE). The annual conference brings...
read moreOther news from around the country
- Seattle schools’ bus-driver shortage was supposed to be resolved by now. Why isn’t it?
Delays — some up to 2 hours — are still being reported on dozens of routes. Parents around the city are mobilizing for carpools, making daily calls to the district's transportation department and wondering when the delays will end. ... read more17 hours ago - The February ballot for Seattle’s school construction levy, and how feedback changed it
The latest list of projects for Seattle Public Schools next capital construction levy, on the ballot in February 2019, might have looked different if the community hadn't spoken up. ... read more1 day ago - New Podcast – Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris ReykdalIn our podcast, we interview policymakers, partners, and thought leaders to spotlight education policies, research, and practices so that together we can create a brighter future for every Washington student. In this latest episode, League of Education Voters Communications Director Arik Korman sat down with Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction ... read more1 day ago
- Cornish College of the Arts students protest college’s handling of sexual assault
For about 90 minutes, about 70 protesters stood at the intersection of Lenora Street and Terry Avenue and called on administrators to respond. ... read more2 days ago - Trial beginning on suit alleging racial bias in Harvard admissions
BOSTON — One side says Harvard University’s admissions process unfairly excludes academically talented Asian-Americans in favor of students from other races. Harvard denies any discrimination and says it considers race as only one of many factors as they select from thousands of applicants a year. Now, the case is going ... read more2 days ago - Seattle’s big education levy has no organized opposition, but are voters feeling generous?
Supporters of the city education levy have raised nearly $300,000, have no organized opposition and have seen voters approve similar measures four times before. But they also have some cause to be wary. ... read more2 days ago - UW Board of Regents to reject some of city’s conditions for campus growth plan
The board will move forward with recommendations to commit to some of the city's conditions, such as constructing a total of 450 additional housing units for faculty and staff earning less than the area's median income. ... read more5 days ago - Michelle Obama Launches Initiative to Improve the Education of Girls WorldwideFormer first lady Michelle Obama has launched an international program that aims to support groups and community leaders who work to educate girls around the world, she announced on Thursday morning. ... read more6 days ago
- What Happens When States Un-Standardize Tests?Many forge their own path on assessments that steer clear of traditional fill-in-the-bubble tests, but few have signed up for a much-touted ESSA pilot program. ... read more6 days ago
- NYC teacher contract includes bonus for hard-to-staff posts6 days ago
- Delaware teachers union head resigns over old blog posts6 days ago
- Candidate calls for changes to public school funding6 days ago
- More schools allowing applicants to self-report test scores6 days ago
- Native American graduation rate improves in North Dakota6 days ago
- Connecticut survey finds increase in teen vaping use6 days ago