Weekly Update | May 11

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

Partner Highlights Message from Governor Inslee re: Washington Recognized Schools (Office of the Governor) Career Connect @ Home (Career Connect Washington) Governor's Safe Start Plan (Office of the Governor) Financial Aid Basics for Families (Stand for Children) Broad View Creating a system of professional learning that meets teachers’ needs (Phi Delta Kappan) Federal Special Education Guidance is Clear; Now States Must Step Up (CRPE) New York to Work With Gates Foundation to 'Reimagine' Schools: Governor (New York Times) Around Washington Three schools in Central Valley district get state recognition for special education programs (Spokesman-Review) State Board of Education Recognizes Northshore Schools (Woodinville Weekly) Washington state adds hundreds of WiFi hotspots with funding from Microsoft (GeekWire) As they brace for budget strain, Washington state school districts will receive some coronavirus aid (Seattle Times)

THANK YOU School District Administrators! SBE joined in a recent social media campaign called #Eduheroes. The purpose is to safely honor the heroes keeping school districts running during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the short message from SBE Board Member and educator, Holly Koon, below. Thank you to school district leaders who have helped our state's students in this trying time. Special thanks to ESD 112 for sharing this special campaign with the Washington School Public Relations Association, and for creating amazing graphics to go with it!

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