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January 9, 2024

Special Board Meeting January 11

The Board will meet on January 11 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss and consider possible action on proposed rules about the graduation requirement emergency waiver.

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Thank You, Washington DECA

Washington DECA students submitted a short, inspirational, and informative video as part of their public comment during the Board's December meeting. Thank you to the program administrators and student leaders for sharing your message in this way!

Snorkels Visit: Arlington School District

Congratulations were in order for one of the two winners of last year's Snorkels' birthday celebration coloring contest: Raelyn, a student at the Stillaguamish Learning Center in Arlington. We use both our stuffed seal, Snorkels, and the coloring sheets to hear from little learners about what they love in Washington schools. There’s something special about visiting a classroom like Ms. Green’s in Arlington! Her space is partially at home, and partially in a classroom meaning a deep connection with families is important. Her students can see this when Ms. Green’s own grandma and former educator volunteers in school. Thanks to the students for entering a coloring sheet in honor of Snorkels’ birthday. We had a great time learning about what you do! Watch a short video of our visit on SBE's YouTube channel. For Snorkels' final visit of the year, we had a party in Kent! Stay tuned!

Partner Highlights

Chinese American History Month Resources (OER)

Bridge to College Update (OSPI)

2024 Legislative Bill Tracker (LEV)

Broad View

What type of college is right for you? - (Ready Washington)

Native Leaders Urge Washington Schools to Implement Tribal History (The 74)

Around WA

Discovery, Minter Creek and Purdy Awarded Mastery-Based Learning Grant (Peninsula)

Student Voices: Follow four students as they prepare for their futures (Seattle Times)

Highlights of 2023

It was an amazing 2023 - see why on our highlights message! The Board welcomed two teen interns, amped up community-engagement, and worked with the legislature to see HB 1308 pass (the performance-based graduation pathway option). 

Watch stories on SBE's YouTube channel!