Washington State Board of Education

The federal government uses student @FAFSA applications to determine their eligibility for financial aid, and colleges and states use it to award their own scholarships. ow.ly/x3t050UcloW @cbinkley @WSACouncil @seattletimes

Learn more about FutureReady—the State Board of Education’s initiative to update WA high school graduation requirements! Join a webinar on Nov. 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m. to learn about FutureReady's goals and how the process will work. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Today SBE staff delivered recognition banners to school superintendents across Northwest Educational Service District 189. The banners, part of the WA School Recognition Program, celebrate school's achieving success in multiple areas. Learn more here: sbe.wa.gov/school-recogni…

Board Member Patty Wood was honored for her service to the board with a blanketing ceremony — a Native American tradition introduced by Chair Bill Kallappa II, a Makah Tribe member. Patty joined the Board in 2016. Her term expires Jan. 2025. Thank you for your service, Patty!

This morning SBE board members and staff toured Neah Bay Schools and learned how staff and students are preserving Makah tribal history, arts, and language. Thank you Neah Bay Elementary and Secondary schools for an incredible start to the SBE's October board meeting.

The Board will meet Oct. 16-17 at Neah Bay Elementary School. The Board will review a draft of its 2024 System Health Report, vote to finalize it’s 2025 legislative platform, and receive an update on the state’s Mastery-based Learning Collaborative. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAOSP…

The @WA_SBE’s work on #MasteryBasedLearning empowers leaders like Julia Bamba to create innovative, engaging environments. Julia shares that “when students know they matter, incredible growth happens” Tune in: hubs.ly/Q02QX4-70 #WashingtonEducation #WAEdu #GrowthOverGrades

@OlympiaSchools We love our student board members! See SBE’s newly adopted strategic plan for more information about the Board’s work: sbe.wa.gov/sites/default/… Also see our FutureReady handout to learn more: sbe.wa.gov/sites/default/…

@WA_SBE has 16 board members sitting on its board. Two of those positions are reserved for student representatives. Capital HS senior Castulo Gonzalez is one of those student reps...hear his story! 🙌🏼👀🗣️ #CapitalHS #StudentRep #CougsInTheNews youtu.be/wwYDlUwopT4?fe…

Join our team: SBE is hiring a Tribal Liaison and Community Engagement Coordinator as well as a Government Relations and Policy Analyst. If you're ready to make an impact in public education, apply today! Links to apply are in our profile. linktr.ee/wasbe

Great article spotlighting WA's #MBLC work! "Each school participating in the MBLC has a coach, and their teachers are participating in state-funded professional development focused on understanding CBL/MBL concepts and mastering related instructional and grading practices."

A clear vision and dedicated support are key to effective education policy. Schools need more than flexibility — they need the tools to navigate and implement change. bit.ly/3z0KgYg #EducationPolicy @InnoEdOIE @WA_SBE

How is the @WA_SBE leveraging student members to engage *more* students across their state? Read @NASBE’s newest policy update to find out: ow.ly/zvQj50T32I7

Join our team: SBE is hiring an Administrative Assistant! If you're organized, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact in public education, apply today: governmentjobs.com/careers/washin…

We are excited to share findings from the evaluation of the first three years of the Mastery-based Learning Collaborative (overseen by SBE). We're looking forward to continuing to see the impacts of this work as the project continues! #waedu #MBLC

The Board will meet on August 14-15 in Pasco. Agenda items include board development, ethnic studies, legislative priorities, indicators of educational system health, business items, and more. See the meeting announcement and materials: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAOSP…

🎉 Let's celebrate Donalda's incredible achievements and unwavering spirit! Her story of triumph over adversity is a source of inspiration for us all. Discover how she turned challenges into opportunities and chased her dreams against all odds: bit.ly/Donaldas-Story #waedu

The Americans with Disabilities Act - signed into law on July 26, 1990 - safeguards students from discrimination because of a disability. As we celebrate #ADA34 today, here's how @edcivilrights continues to enforce this life-changing law: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/…

@RainierPrep has received state recognition for Outstanding Achievement during the 2022-2023 school year in the category of “growth for the whole school and multiple student groups.” Check out the news about the South Sound public school: ow.ly/LN3250SAB0b @waOSPI @WA_SBE

In our @EdCommission #NationalForum session we’ll highlight the importance of effective policy implementation in states with @UArkansas and @WA_SBE and discuss how others could apply these lessons in their own states to support student-centered learning. ow.ly/XRVR50SoCc0

The Board was excited to swear in a new board member, Alex Henriksson, at our Board meeting in Spokane last week. Alex is a rising junior at Redmond High School in @LakeWashSchools. Learn more about Alex: sbe.wa.gov/news/alexander…