Board to Meet September 7
The Washington State Board of Education will convene online September 7 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include:
- Graduation pathway rules
- Legislative requests
- Strategic planning listening session*
Find the agenda and materials here:
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*Listening sessions
We are excited to invite you to special sessions focused on the Washington State Board of Education's (SBE) 2024-2028 strategic plan! As advocates for quality education and positive change, your insights and perspectives are invaluable to shaping the future of education in our state.
- Dates: Thursday, September 7 at 4:00 p.m. OR Thursday, September 20 at 12:00 p.m.
- No need to register. Just attend if you can. Meeting link to save on your calendar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87677644855
During these sessions, the Board will collect input from community members and education partners to help inform the Board’s 2024-2028 strategic plan. The plan will identify what work the Board will take on within its areas of authority to improve the K-12 education system. Help us decide where to focus our work!
Why Attend
- Voice your opinions and ideas about the future of education in Washington State.
- Provide input on future work the Board is proposing to transform the education system
- Have a conversation with members of the State Board of Education and other participants
Help shape the future landscape of education in our state. Your thoughts are important for helping us make a plan that addresses community needs!
 In the realm of community impact, few names shine as brightly as Lisa Keohokalole Schauer. Our intern, Indy, had the opportunity to sit down with Lisa for a "From Student to Professional" video segment. As the founder of PointNorth, Lisa has dedicated her career to fostering positive change and empowerment within local communities. Drawing on her formative experiences, including her time in high school with the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and under the mentorship of Mr. Stern, Lisa's journey has been one of dedication, learning, and transformation. Read the full post:
Celebrating 1 year of travels and tales about education in Washington State!
Adopted on behalf of the Board in summer 2022 with 100 percent donated funds, the State Board’s seal, Snorkels, is an educational interactive symbol for SBE. Snorkels has their own Instagram account (instagram.com/therealsbeseal) where they document their journeys throughout Washington schools, attend Board meetings and report back, and share relatable resources that help educate the public on what the Board is and what the Board does—all while residing officially in its home: the Old Capitol Building in Olympia. Check out the Snorkels highlights on Instagram!
Birthday Wishes Coloring Sheet Contest
Help us celebrate their birthday by completing an official birthday coloring sheet! Tell us what you want lawmakers to know, and your coloring sheet will be entered into a state-wide drawing. Coloring sheets are available in multiple languages. If you need assistance or have questions, contact Stephanie Davidsmeyer. Please email your completed sheets to Stephanie by October 4!
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Five Board positions are filled through elections by members of Washington state public school boards of directors. Two elected members must be from eastern Washington and three from western Washington.
Elections are administered by the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) on their website: SBE Elections.
Two positions are up for election in 2023:
- 1 Eastern Washington
- 1 Western Washington
Terms begin in January 2024.
Candidate Filing Window
Friday, September 1 – Saturday, September 16
This is the filing window for three statewide elections facilitated by WSSDA:
- State Board of Education
- Educational Service Districts
- Washington State School Directors' Association
Join SBE staff on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 1-2 p.m.!
Interested in applying to become a new MBLC member school? Come to an info session to learn about culturally responsive mastery-based learning, the experience of joining this community of schools, grant funding, professional learning, and more. NOTE: Viewing September 13 Cohort 2 Info Session is a required step* in applying for MBLC Cohort 2 membership.
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