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Ready Washington is a coalition of state and local education agencies, associations and advocacy organizations that support college- and career-ready learning standards and assessments: Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and Smarter Balanced assessments. The coalition believes all students should be better prepared for college, work and life to build the skills to compete for the quality jobs that our state has to offer. We welcome you to join us. Stand for Children Washington.
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TeachtoLead: Tacoma | Stories From School
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Posted by Mark Gardner. July 25, 2015. Something I like about teaching in my district is that I feel like there is a clear balance of expectations and autonomy for a classroom teacher. I know what my standards are, as well as what “curriculum” and anchor works of literature have been approved, but I also have the autonomy to design instruction that fits not only my students’ needs but also my own teaching style. Stepping into teacher leadership often means stepping into a. 8221; moments is much tougher.
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Category Archives: Current Affairs. Goals for a New School Year: #ObserveMe. Posted by Hope Teague-Bowling. September 2, 2016. I first spotted the #ObserveMe hashtag on a leisurely scroll through my Twitter feed. This piqued my curiosity. Who’s observing me? What are they observing? As I spiraled down the internet, I found that Math teacher, Robert Kaplinsky. I discovered that while #ObserveMe isn’t quite trending yet, it’s catching fire even at the university level. In teacher prep, some professors.
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Posts By : “Donnie Dicus”. August 10, 2016. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things It’s that time of year again; the beginning of another school. This is the True Story ……. May 2, 2016. April 16, 2016. Where Did All the Seesaws Go? March 18, 2016. January 23, 2016. Do you ever find yourself day dreaming about the perfect school that you would like to work at? December 8, 2015.
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Rigorous LOVE! - STORIES FROM SCHOOL AZ
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August 11, 2015. When it comes to accountability, I absolutely believe that teachers should care about students and track their progress. However, the rhetoric about accountability is more like a disease that cannibalizes other conversation topics, like the well-being and emotional health of kids. As I toured childcare facilities, some directors went on and on about rigor, assessment, and DATA! You know what I wanted to know about? In the long run, we didn’t choose the most expensive childcare facility, ...
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Does the McCleary Ruling Have Teeth? | Stories From School
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Does the McCleary Ruling Have Teeth? Posted by Mark Gardner. January 29, 2014. I wondered this a long time ago. Earlier this month, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a nine-page evaluation of the legislatures fulfillment of its obligation to meet its consititutional and paramount duty to amply fund public education–which as a reminder, is what the ruling in . McCleary, et al. v S. Concluded back in 2012. The reality is, no one knows exactly what the court would do. In 2005, the state Supreme Cour...
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The Supreme Court… so now what? | Stories From School
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The Supreme Court… so now what? Posted by Mark Gardner. January 5, 2012. Youve probably read about it: The Washington State Supreme court stated in an 85-page opinion that the State of Washington has not met its constitutional obligation. To fully fund its public schools. ( Here. S the actual majority ruling in the case, officially. McCleary v. State. The same kinds of rulings are appearing elsewhere, as pointed out in a blog I read frequently. Lobato v. State of Colorado. What do you know? My first step...
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Games | Stories From School
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What a School Could Do with $100,000 a Day…. Posted by Mark Gardner. August 13, 2015. Before morning recess on day two, the salaries and benefits for two experienced full-time teachers would be fully funded for the whole year. That was my first thought when I read that the Washington State Supreme Court is fining the State of Washington $100,000 a day. For failing to establish an acceptable plan to meet the 2018 deadline for fully funding schools. (Actual Court Order here. Continue reading →. Based on wh...
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The Word Mechanic's Showroom—Samples of Kim's Writing and Editing. Thank you for dropping by The Word Mechanic’s showroom. Here you will find some examples of my recent work. As a word mechanic, I stand ready to tackle your writing or editing assignments. I can use my tools to build or improve any kind of online or print document, and I am equally experienced in producing engaging pieces for general audiences and formal documents for academics, the government, and others. Web Editor: Success at The Core ...
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