Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Why Wouldn’t You? Finding a Silver Lining in School Shutdowns
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Learning & Events, Middle Level
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: April 28, 2020
One unforeseen consequence of a statewide closure has been the massive forced push for all of us to engage in the virtual meeting space. We...
More Thoughts on Grading
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Middle Level, Resource
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: April 24, 2020
AWSP supports OSPI’s and their workgroup’s guidance for grading. The guidelines are the right thing at the right time. They give districts a clear framework...
The Principal Sandwich
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Resource
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: April 16, 2020
Principaling has always been difficult, but now the role building leaders play in our system has grown exponentially, even though they are not leading a...
Retirement and Health Benefits 2020 Session Summary
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Fred Yancey • Date: April 6, 2020
Pensions, Health Care, SEBB, PEBB, Other… The legislative session has concluded, the Governor has acted, and now as the show goes on, districts have to...
Helping Bridge The Digital Divide
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Resource
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: April 2, 2020
With the closure of our brick and mortar school buildings due to the coronavirus, access to the internet is becoming a necessity for all students....
Zoom High School Graduation Discussion
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, High School
Author: Scott Friedman • Date: March 31, 2020
We are quickly approaching the release of the State Board of Education (SBE) draft rules around the waiver process and potential graduation credit adjustments. According...
A Message From State Superintendent Chris Reykdal
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Resource
Author: David Morrill • Date: March 30, 2020
Message from Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal to educators, parents, students, & seniors.
Special Board Meeting regarding rulemaking, graduation requirements
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Stephanie Davidsmeyer • Date: March 23, 2020
The State Legislature passed a new law (EHB 2965) supporting the state's response to the novel coronavirus. This law includes a provision (see Section 10)...
Retirement & Health Benefits for March 13, 2020
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Fred Yancey • Date: March 13, 2020
Sine Die occurred and the 66th Legislature has concluded. The last act is the Governor’s responses to the various legislative proposals that have delivered to...