OSPI - Communications http://www.k12.wa.us RSS Feed for OSPI - Communications Statement from State Superintendent Randy Dorn on school funding decision http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2010/Statement-SchoolFundingDecision.aspx 02/04/2010 01:00:00 PM Today, King County Superior Court Judge John Erlick ruled that Washington state is not amply funding basic education under the state Constitution. 181 School Districts Register for First Year of Online State Testing http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2010/DistrictsRegisterforOnlineTesting.aspx 02/03/2010 04:00:00 PM More than 360 schools in 181 school districts registered and were accepted to participate in the first year of online state testing. This spring, students in grades 6-8 in the participating schools will take the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) on a computer in reading and/or math. Dorn to Testify on Reforming the Math and Science Graduation Requirements http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2010/ReformMathScienceGradReq.aspx 01/25/2010 03:00:00 PM State Superintendent Randy Dorn will testify in front of the House Education Committee on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in support of his proposed legislation to reform the math and science high school graduation requirements. Superintendent's Statement: What do we need to do to be competitive for Race to the Top? http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2010/Statement-RacetotheTop.aspx 01/25/2010 12:00:00 PM I’ve been asked many times if Washington has a chance to acquire a federal Race to the Top grant. My best response is that Senate Bill 6696 will move us past the starting line but will not win the race. Washington Second in New National Board Certified Teachers http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2010/NBCT.aspx 01/20/2010 12:00:00 PM For Jamie Yoos, completing National Board certification was about more than adding another title to his name. Initial Funding Plan Delivered to Legislature - Quality Education Council urges no more cuts to K-12 education http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2010/InitialFundingPlan.aspx 01/19/2010 03:00:00 PM Even in tough economic times, education funding should not be reduced. In fact, half of any new state revenue should be used to implement a new basic education program. Supt. Dorn’s statement on Gov. Gregoire’s budget http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/pressreleases2010/DornStatementonBudget.aspx 1/13/2010 05:00:00 PM The Governor should be commended on “Book 2” of the 2010 supplemental budget. I can’t imagine how difficult it must have been to weigh the budget shortfall with the state’s responsibilities.