SBE Chair Bill Kallappa delivered powerful testimony on 2SHB 1332, introduced by Rep. Lekanoff, which would require school districts to incorporate the Since Time Immemorial curriculum by September 1, 2024 (fulfilling the state requirement that began in 2015). The bill would require the Board, in coordination with the Office of Native Education, to implement a system of annual monitoring and evaluation of compliance.
Board members recently visited Evergreen Forest Elementary in Lacey to see how students and educators are implementing quality education about Native American culture and history. Get a glimpse of how the students are studying Celilo Falls and the impacts of that history on SBE's Facebook page. Thanks to North Thurston Schools for having us!
On March 13, the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee held a public hearing on the Board's agency request legislation (House Bill 1308) to expand graduation pathway options. The Prime Sponsor, Representative Stonier spoke, along with Representative Harris, who joined her in a show of bipartisan support. Watch the clip on SBE's YouTube channel.
Student Isaac Emerson (Arlington School District) shared his perspective as a freshman in high school, saying “This is my future, and I should have more control over it. I like the option of performance-based pathway because it is student focused, not adult focused.”
AWSP's Roz Thompson testified on behalf of principals speaking to the flexibility needed to offer relevant educational programming in all districts. She shared, "as an option for students, especially at our smaller high schools that may have more limited course offerings, districts may want to choose having this graduation pathway."
Learn more about this request legislation on SBE's legislative priorities page.
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Hands-on learning with John
In case you missed it, SBE members visited Shelton High School and met amazing educators and students participating in a learning community that is all about hands-on application and meeting standards.
John (video linked above) is a senior working toward a job at Vigor Industrial in Seattle, a company known for contributions to the aerospace, defense, energy, infrastructure, and maritime industries. He will use what he has learned from his relevant and engaging coursework to demonstrate he is ready for the workforce and to achieve his goals. Shelton School District is a great place to showcase how students are meeting standards and experiencing hands-on learning.
Sarah (video linked below) is a CTE educator that sees her students using math and science skills in their creative projects during class. Students practice math, measuring, experimenting with textile chemistry, and more. Because her teaching style is so engaging and supportive, many of her students say she is their favorite teacher.
SBE Board Chair, Bill Kallappa, recently wrote about the importance of hands-on learning in relation to the Board's request legislation, House Bill 1308 (adding a performance-based pathway). Special thanks to educators and Shelton High School staff Gretchen Maliska and Tyler Ramos for inviting SBE to this school where practicing hands-on learning helps students achieve standards. Stay tuned! We have more stories to share in the coming weeks!
Show your support for featured educators and students on SBE's social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
- April 12-13 (ESD 113, Tumwater)
- Charter schools report, admission requirements update, communications and community engagement, strategic planning, waivers, private school approvals, and more.
- June 27-29 (Renton)
- Board retreat and strategic planning sessions.
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