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WASA’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
Learn MoreCan ASB Money Be Used for Class Reunions?
Q. I was contacted today by a former student. She was inquiring how she could obtain the funds that her graduating class of 2004 left unspent. She wanted to use the funds for her 10 year reunion. Could you please shed some light on this?
Learn MoreThe Washington State Education Leadership Intern Program GrantÂ
Established in 1993, the Washington State Education Leadership Intern Program Grant is designed to provide rigorous, authentic and quality training experiences for interns. It also provides funds for partial release for those participating in administrative preparation programs that have been approved by the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). Intern Grant Application is Now Closed.…
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