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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...

How Do We Grade During the Shutdown? “Do No Harm” is the Answer.

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Author: Dr. Kurt Hatch • Date: April 17, 2020
Our educational system struggles to avoid layering privilege upon privilege, often measuring punctuality and compliance rather than discernment, critical analysis and habits of mind.

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...

Free Webinars from Ed Leaders Network

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Author: David Morrill • Date: April 10, 2020
The Ed Leaders Network, or ELN, is offering three free webinars coming up. Register for Strategies for Leading Through COVID-19, an ELN Virtual Tour, and Preparing Students for...

Online Learning: Managing Behavior and Learning

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Author: Roz Thompson • Date: April 10, 2020
We recently reached out to our contacts at online schools including Washington Virtual Academies and K12, Inc. They know that teaching students in an online...

Register for the Inclusionary Practices Demonstration Sites

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Author: Nasue Nishida • Date: April 10, 2020
The University of Washington Haring Center is hosting online learning sessions with four school sites the week of April 20 to showcase the inclusionary practices...

Flexibility for Graduating Seniors Approved by State Board

High School, Resource

Author: David Morrill • Date: April 9, 2020
At a special Board Meeting today, the State Board of Education adopted emergency rules that allow school districts to apply for greater flexibility in awarding...

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....

AWSP Office Hours

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Author: David Morrill • Date: March 31, 2020
Come join us for our virtual office hours. Every Friday, at least for the foreseeable future, we'll be hanging out in Zoom. We'll start by...

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