OSPI - Communications 2013 http://www.k12.wa.us RSS Feed for OSPI - Communications Washington State High School Artists Honored http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/HighSchoolArtShow.aspx 05/16/2013 01:00:00 PM State Superintendent Randy Dorn will host the 40th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show tomorrow at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Olympia. Dorn Announces ESD Board Elections http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/ESDBoardElections.aspx 05/13/2013 09:00:00 AM Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn will conduct an election in October for board positions in the state’s nine educational service districts. 2013 Green Ribbon Schools and District Sustainability Awardees Announced http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/GreenRibbonSchools.aspx 04/22/2013 02:00:00 PM The second annual U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools honorees and inaugural District Sustainability Awardees, nominated by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, were announced today by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, along with Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Nancy Sutley and Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Bob Persiacepe. Vancouver Educator Named School Employee of the Year http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/SchoolEmployeeoftheYear.aspx 04/19/2013 2:00:00 PM Anne Galvas, who serves as the homeless liaison and coordinator of the Homeless Outreach Promoting Education (HOPE) program for Vancouver Public Schools, is the 2013 Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced today. OSPI Energy Grants Announced http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/EnergyGrants.aspx 04/17/2013 01:00:00 PM A total of 28 districts were collectively awarded $20 million for school facility energy efficiency improvements, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction announced this week. Statement From State Superintendent Randy Dorn on the State House’s Budget Proposal http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/StatementHouseBudget.aspx 04/11/2013 11:00:00 AM The state House budget proposal, released yesterday, puts us on the path to fully funding basic education by 2018. Additional Funds Now Available for AP Test Fee Reduction Program http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/AdditionalAP-Funds.aspx 04/09/2013 12:00:00 PM The US Department of Education recently announced that additional funds are now available for the Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Reduction Program: Qualified low-income students will now pay $10 per AP exam, with no limit on the number of exams covered. The full price of each exam this year is $89. Statement from State Superintendent Randy Dorn on the State Senate’s budget proposal http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/Statement-SenateProposal.aspx 04/04/2013 01:00:00 PM On March 28, Gov. Jay Inslee released his budget proposal for the 2013-15 biennium. I thought the Governor’s proposal was a good step forward in putting the state on the path to fully funding basic education by 2018. 381 Schools Win State’s Highest Honor http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/AchievementAwards.aspx 04/02/2013 11:45:00 AM A total of 381 schools are receiving Washington Achievement Awards for 2012. Award-winning schools were notified today via email by State Superintendent Randy Dorn and State Board of Education Chair Jeff Vincent. Statement From Randy Dorn About Jay Inslee’s Proposed Budget http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/Statement-Budget.aspx 03/28/2013 11:30:00 AM I applaud Gov. Jay Inslee’s efforts to move our state toward fully funding basic education by 2018. Without question, an additional $1.3 billion will do a lot of good for students. Winners of Science Camp Announced http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/ScienceCamp.aspx 03/15/2013 011:00:00 AM Two Washington state seniors won a trip to West Virginia this summer to learn more about science, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction announced. Dorn, Governor to Honor National Award-Winning Schools http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/TitleIAwardSchools.aspx 03/13/2013 11:00:00 AM State Superintendent Randy Dorn and Gov. Jay Inslee will honor 12 Washington schools for winning national awards at a ceremony tonight. Statement From State Superintendent Randy Dorn About the Sequester http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/Statement-Sequester.aspx 03/01/2013 02:00:00 PM Drastic cuts to federal spending resulting from the inability of the U.S. Congress to compromise on a budget, known as “Sequestration,” take effect today. Programs in the U.S. Department of Education could be cut by about $4.1 billion for the 2013-14 school year. Seventy Four Schools Win National Nutrition Award http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/NutritionAward.aspx 02/27/2013 09:00:00 AM A total of 74 schools recently won national awards for improving the health of their students. Washington Begins Pilot Test of Next-Generation Student Assessments http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/SmarterBalancedAssessments.aspx 02/25/2013 11:00:00 AM In the coming weeks, some schools in Washington state will participate in the pilot test of the new “Smarter Balanced” assessments. Dorn Praises Progress of State’s Reward Schools; Pledges Continued Support to Under-Performing Schools http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/ESEA-Waiver.aspx 02/22/2013 09:00:00 AM State Superintendent Randy Dorn today released a list of schools that are leading the reform and improvement efforts in Washington state as well as lists of schools that have additional work to do to adequately meet the needs of all students. State AP Scores Rise Along With Participation Rate http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/AP-Scores.aspx 02/20/2013 09:00:00 AM More Washington students are taking and passing Advanced Placement exams, according to a national report released today. Kennewick Team Wins Design Competition for Fifth Consecutive Year http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/DesignCompetition.aspx 02/13/2013 9:00:00 AM For the fifth consecutive year, a team of students from Kennewick has won a statewide design competition and will get a chance to compete for national recognition, State Superintendent Randy Dorn announced today. Dorn Testifies on Bill to Increase Funding for Dropout Prevention, Intervention and Reengagement http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/DropoutPreventionFunding.aspx 02/12/2013 01:00:00 PM Increasing the high school graduation rate is in the best interest of everyone in our state. But getting to graduation is more challenging for some students and they need additional, consistent support. WELPA Testing Suspended Until Further Notice http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/WELPA-Testing.aspx 02/11/2013 03:00:00 PM Due to errors found in some materials produced by testing vendor CTB, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has asked districts that have started their Washington English Language Proficiency Assessment window to suspend testing until further notice. Dorn Recognizes Value of Technology to K–12 Education http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/Technology.aspx 02/06/2013 02:00:00 PM From scholarly research to video simulations for learning, educators across the country today will honor the important role of technology in K–12 education with Digital Learning Day. Number of Homeless Students Tops 27,000 http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/HomelessStudents.aspx 02/05/2013 11:00:00 AM The reasons are varied: job loss. Unforeseen illness. Increasing housing costs. Foreclosures. Sponsors Needed for Summer Meals Program http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/SummerMeals.aspx 01/31/2013 10:00:00 AM The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Child Nutrition Services office is now looking for potential sponsors to operate the 2013 Summer Feeding Programs for children. OSPI Awards Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Money http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/MathScience.aspx 01/24/2013 08:45:00 AM Six education organizations will share an annual $1.7 million federal Mathematics and Science Partnership grant for three years. Six Schools, One District Named STEM Lighthouse Schools http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/STEMSchools.aspx 01/24/2013 08:30:00 AM Six schools and an entire district were awarded $19,000 grants and will serve as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math mentors to other schools in the state. OSPI, DEL and Thrive by Five Washington Release Baseline Kindergarten Assessment Results That Show Varied Skill Levels http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/WaKIDS-SkillLevels.aspx 01/17/2013 02:00:00 PM New data is now available that will help kindergarten teachers tailor instruction to the needs of individual students, begin meaningful conversations in communities about how to improve education, and help inform state-level decisions about education policy and investments. Zillah Educator is National Finalist for Teacher of the Year http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/TOY-Finalist.aspx 01/17/2013 10:00:00 AM Jeff Charbonneau, a high school science teacher at Zillah High School and Washington’s 2013 Teacher of the Year, is one of four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year. OSPI Receives Grant to Help English Language Learners http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/ELL-Grant.aspx 01/16/2013 11:00:00 AM A grant awarded to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will help improve the career and college readiness of English language learners, the office announced today. ArtsTime Conference Brings Together Education Supporters From Around the State http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/ArtsTime.aspx 01/15/2013 12:00:00 PM Arts educators, artists, arts professionals, school administrators, principals and classroom teachers from across Washington will gather January 19-20 at Foster High School in Tukwila for ArtsTime. New National Board Certified Teachers Announced http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/NBCT-Announced.aspx 01/08/2013 10:00:00 AM For the fourth consecutive year, Washington state has placed second in the country in new National Board Certified teachers. OSPI Releases Wellness Toolkit http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2013/WellnessToolkit.aspx 01/07/2013 10:00:00 AM One Washington school partners with local farmers to provide fresh local food in school lunches. Another makes school meals from scratch.