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Bergeson offers fix for 'No Child Left Behind'
The state schools superintendent, Terry Bergeson, unveiled a proposal Thursday to fix the flaws in the federal No Child Left Behind law.
628 schools in state fail to meet national goals
State education officials say 628 schools and 57 districts are failing to meet federal guidelines for adequate yearly program.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008
Most 11th-, 12th-graders meet WASL requirements
Preliminary spring WASL results released Tuesday morning show a majority of the state's public-school students continue to struggle as the bar is raised.
WASL isn't a priority at Alternative School
Alternative School No. 1's WASL pass rates have been among the lowest of the city's alternative schools for years -- but its numbers reflect the offbeat K-8 school's values more than its quality.
Parents can review test booklets, appeal scores
Parents can see their children's 2008 WASL test booklets and appeal the scores if they discover problems they believe caused a failing score on the 10th-grade reading, writing or math tests.
Work force plan emphasizes education
Washington has drafted an ambitious plan to bolster the state's work force, calling for every high school student's graduation and a publicly funded 13th year for job training or education after secondary school.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2008
Trees safe at Ingraham High
A group of tree-loving neighbors forced Seattle Public Schools to drop the chainsaws at Ingraham High School.
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2008
College presidents' debate on drinking age raises ire
The college presidents said they wanted a national debate on the 21-year-old drinking age. They got it.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008
Universities try to control students off campus
Ah, life in the University District. Vibrant street life. Fresh-faced students whizzing by on bicycles.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
Extended UW-Nike contract raises ire
A group of student activists are upset about the UW's decision to extend a contract with Nike. And the university's licensing advisory committee shares their concerns.
25 schools to get state fruits, vegetables
Children in 25 schools will be eating Washington-grown fruits and vegetables as snacks this year. But a critical piece of recently passed "farm-to-school" legislation is on hold due to a statewide hiring freeze.
Harvard reclaims U.S. News' top spot
Harvard University is the country's oldest, wealthiest and most selective university. Now it's back on top of the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, claiming sole possession of the No. 1 spot for the first time in 12 years.
Students to face shorter state tests
Starting next spring, the WASL will be significantly shorter for elementary- and middle-school students, with fewer questions and fewer school days devoted to taking the annual tests, state education officials announced Thursday.
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