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Outside is In: Create a Tree
Focus: To gain an understanding of the different parts of a tree and how they work together.
Learn MoreRetirement & Benefits Update & FAQs
The Retirement and Benefits Update for the September 2nd edition of Legislative Update.
Learn MoreWASA’s Bill Keim Blogs About School Funding
WSU football kicks off tonight, UW opens this weekend, the Seahawks are playing their last preseason game, and before long all the state's school hallways will be filled with kids. Also looming large, the outcome of the McCleary vs State decision. WASA Executive Director Bill Keim has a great blog post on school funding. Here's…
Learn MoreSilver Bullet Dress Code
Are you spending more time on dress code violations than instructional leadership? Or, has your school found that "silver bullet" policy that helps you spend your time where it counts? We’d like to hear from you.
Learn MoreAttendance Counts
We all know that taking attendance is mandatory. We also all know that taking attendance is one of those daily systems that either supports or detracts from learning. We are making a plea to our members to share their best practices around attendance systems. Enough is enough - let’s stop the suffering and bombardment for…
Learn MorePESB Recruiting for Sub-Committees
Principals, it’s your month nationally and here in Washington, Governor Inslee has proclaimed the last week of the month to be School Principals Week. Read the proclamation below or view a signed copy of the proclamation (PDF).
Learn MoreDon’t Waste the First Day of School
Kids are more ready to learn on the first day of school than any other day of the year. In many cases, it is the day they learn the least. What would happen if we set aside the rules for a couple of days and energized our students around the fun of learning and being…
Learn MoreShould Teacher Candidates Pass Their Content Knowledge Test Prior to Student Teaching?
The PESB would like input deciding whether or not to require teacher candidates to pass the content knowledge test (WEST-E / NES) in the endorsement area being earned prior to student teaching. Currently, the content test is required, but there is no deadline for passing the assessment. The rationale for this proposed change is:
Learn MoreEveryoneon.org: Reducing the Digital Divide
One in four U.S. households are without Internet access
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