November 20, 2009
Suicide Prevention Curriculum Makes Federal Registry

November 19, 2009
Supt. Dorn Calls for Changes to Math, Science Graduation Requirement
Proposal calls for continuation of current math requirement through 2014

October 28, 2009
Report Ties Health Risks to Grades
Study shows risky health behaviors hurt student achievement at all grades

October 16, 2009
Education Leaders to Discuss Bolstering Teacher Effectiveness, Closing Student Achievement Gaps
Washington State National Board Certified Teachers to lead policy symposium

October 14, 2009
State 8th Grade Math NAEP Scores Increase
4th grade scores plateau for state and nation on the national assessment

October 13, 2009
Washington Receives One of Eight Reading Grants
$4.4 million program will help improve adolescent literacy

October 8, 2009
Spokane Teacher Wins National Award, $25,000
Shaw Middle School science instructor a ‘kid magnet’

September 30, 2009
Five Elementary Schools Receive $25,000 Grants
Money to be spent on construction projects; students to choose projects

September 30, 2009
Federal Meal Assistance Funds Available
Child and Adult Care Food Program funds meals for children and eligible adults

September 28, 2009
Bellingham Educator Named Teacher of the Year
High school chemistry teacher’s hands on style helps students discover their brilliance

September 24, 2009
Kids Helping Kids: Curriculum Makes Impact in Youth Suicide Prevention

September 21, 2009
Common Core Standards Draft Released
New standards developed to help U.S. students compete internationally

September 15, 2009
Four State Schools Earn Prestigious National Award
Education Secretary Duncan names 2009 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools

September 14, 2009
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Programs: Serving Washington's School Children

September 11, 2009
Achievement Gap Oversight Committee Begins Work
Group will produce implementation plan based on best practices

September 10, 2009
Superintendent Announces Finalists for National Award
Three secondary teachers in Washington state named

September 1, 2009
Schools Statewide Briefed on H1N1 Virus
Under current H1N1 flu plan, Superintendent Randy Dorn advises schools to stay open

August 27, 2009
Dorn Elected Quality Education Council Chair
State Superintendent will oversee funding workgroup

August 26, 2009
Quality Education Council to Begin Work
Group will oversee redefining basic education funding

August 25, 2009
State SAT Scores Lead the Nation Again
Participation is up among African American, Hispanic and American Indian students on the college-entrance exam

August 20, 2009
Spokane Teacher Travels to Alabama for Space Camp

August 20, 2009
ESD Board Election Announced
OSPI Administrative Resources Announces Educational Service District Board Elections

August 19, 2009
State Students Continue to Score Well on ACT
Washington scores maintain trend of being significantly higher than national average on college readiness test

August 14, 2009
Dorn: No Child Left Behind Is Unfair, Needs Changes
While state testing results remain the same as 2008, nearly double the schools are now listed as needing improvement by the federal accountability system

August 13, 2009
Recipients of Small Repair Grants Announced
39 school districts to receive a total of $3 million for urgent needs

August 6, 2009
Conference to Support Early Learning Programs

July 29, 2009
Superintendent Dorn applauds Murray bill

July 23, 2009
Superintendent announces State Board elections

July 22, 2009
Two Washington teachers win national award
Kennewick and Highline elementary teachers to be honored for math, science

July 15, 2009
OSPI Helps Inject $150 Million Into State Economy
School districts receive state funding assistance grants to support construction projects

July 14, 2009
Dorn Increases Focus on Dropouts, Achievement
The State Superintendent adds, realigns staff to tackle one of his top priorities

June 18, 2009
Dorn: State Exam Results Solid, But Not Whole Story
State Superintendent wants greater focus placed on students who did not meet the assessment graduation requirements and on those who dropped out

June 12, 2009
Washington Receives Top Rating for Special Education
Dept. of Education uses 20 factors to rate how laws are implemented

June 11, 2009
WASL Replacement Plan Nears Completion
Superintendent Dorn making promised changes to state testing system; will ask Legislature for delay in math and science graduation requirements

June 9, 2009
Grants Support Teaching Strategies for Tech Integration
New grant program funds 200 teachers

June 1, 2009
Supt. Dorn’s Agenda Moves Forward
Priorities are being realized despite cuts to education

May 29, 2009
OSPI Announces Educational Service District Board Elections

May 21, 2009
Winners of 36th Annual State Art Show Announced
Superintendent Randy Dorn will honor high school artists at reception on May 29

May 15, 2009
State Superintendent honors classified staff
13 people from across the state receive award

April 30, 2009
Superintendent Randy Dorn’s statement on swine flu

April 24, 2009
School Building Week celebrate
School design winners to be honored at OSPI

April 15, 2009
Superintendent, education leaders, rally in support of funding
ESHB 2261 would reaffirm state’s commitment to quality public education

April 14, 2009
Enhanced Peer Coaching Program grants announced
263 teachers each to receive $9,000 to integrate technology into classrooms

March 30, 2009
Annual math assessment graduation requirement amended
Students who earn two math credits after 10th grade no longer must take a math exam each year

March 13, 2009
Suicide prevention curriculum gets national nod

March 12, 2009
‘ArtsTime’ celebrates 20th anniversary
Biennial conference brings arts advocates from around the state

March 2, 2009
Qwest Teachers and Technology grants awarded
Nine projects each given $10,000 to use technology in education

February 26, 2009
Superintendent Dorn meets with Education Secretary
Chief state officers from around the nation discuss the federal stimulus package with Secretary Duncan and Vice President Biden

February 5, 2009
Ninth grade optional WASL testing cancelled
The number of ninth-grade registrations outpaced available funding

February 4, 2009
AP participation, scores rise for Washington students
State students rank in nation’s Top 5 for largest increase of college-ready scores on Advanced Placement exams

January 30, 2009
Sponsors needed for summer meals program

January 21, 2009
Supt. Dorn announces plan to replace the WASL
New tests will be shorter, computerized and provide more timely feedback

January 16, 2009
Superintendent to unveil new assessment system

January 14, 2009
New state superintendent takes office
Randy Dorn to create ‘hope and opportunity’ in public education

January 12, 2009
African-American achievement gap committee releases report
Plan outlines long-term goals toward reducing inequities