Weekly Update | May 4

Upcomig Board Meeting SBE will hold a virtual Board Meeting May 13 from 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. and May 14 from 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. with Zoom. The agenda includes time for a discussion about the impacts of COVID-19 and the newly adopted Emergency Waiver Program , as well as time for a diploma and graduation pathway options conversation and private school approvals. Quick links: May Meeting Materials (Zoom information) Agenda

Thank you! Washington Recognized Schools, supporters Last week, schools across Washington celebrated the legislatively acknowledged Washington School Recognition Week (April 27 - May 1) to honor this year's schools identified for closing gaps, showing growth, and demonstrating achievement according to new data released by the state. Thank you to all the recognized schools and supporters who were able to share their congratulations! Quick links: Message from Superintendent Chris Reykdal Message from State Board of Education Member Holly Koon Recognized schools page Sort-able list of honored schools Methodology page #WASchoolsWeek (feed on Twitter)

Partner Highlights College & Career Compass (Washington Student Achievement Council) COVID-19 FAQ (Council of Presidents) Grading Guidance (Video) (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) #PlanYourPathWA Video Contest (Ready Washington) Interview with Kim Reykdal, OSPI School Counseling Lead (Ready Washington) Graduation toolkit (Washington State School Directors' Association) New Model Resolutions (Washington State School Directors' Association) Binge-worthy Teach with TVW documentaries (TVW) Broad View What’s Required to Become a CTE Teacher? (Ed Dive) What Post-Katrina New Orleans Can Teach Schools About Addressing COVID Learning Losses (CRPE) Around Washington Asking the right questions: Helping students find their career answers (Seattle Times) Two dozen Southwest Washington schools recognized with state achievement awards (Clark County Today) State Board of Education recognizes five Kent schools for achievements (Kent Reporter) Manson, Orondo, Brewster schools receive honors from Washington School Recognition Program (Quad City Herald) Woodland, Longview schools recognized by state for growth (Longview Daily News) Orcas School district receives honor from the state (The Islands' Sounder) Three Battle Ground schools recognized by state (The Reflector)

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