What Happened at the September Meeting
On September 7, the Board hosted an online meeting to approve proposed rules on graduation pathways, talk about legislative requests, and to discuss the Board’s upcoming strategic plan (outlining work moving forward through 2028).
Find the agenda, supporting materials, and links to TVW’s video footage of the meeting on SBE’s meeting site.
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Listening Session
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.
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!
Both Star and Indy have been interning at the State Board for nine months now! In the spirit of understanding what our state's education system looks like, they created a "cheat sheet" explaining just some of the agencies in charge of K-12 education. There are many other powerhouse partners, but only so much fits on a page!
Learn more about the interns: SBE Communicators.
We're always looking for new projects and stories for the students to explore. Contact Stephanie Davidsmeyer if you have thoughts or ideas.
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
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