I-1351 creates education worker jobs

EPI Reports Need for 377,000 More Education Jobs Nation-wide

WA Policy Center Raises fanciful issues?

Three issues surround the WA Policy Center's Objections

WA Policy Center Misrepresents Tax Implications

Increased Property Taxes?

Architecture at Woodbury University

Has your child taken an interest in Lego's and building things. Well Architecture could be a possible career path.

Breaking Through the Clutter - Working All Media to Get Results A Workshop for Nonprofit Organizations Saturday, November 8, 2014

Please join the Seattle Association of Black Journalists for a workshop for nonprofit organizations on media outreach strategies.

sgw Comments on I-1351

Are Washington's voters so naive as to infer that an initiative with no funding mechanism is a no cost item?

Misleading Objection of Limited Classroom Space

Limited Classroom Space Does Not Prevent Lowering Class Size

Free Seminar - Senior Living Options

Free Seminar - Senior Living Options Presented by The Red Door Team Mill Creek Community Center November 8th 10AM -12PM Topic: Downsizing

Opponents of I-1351 Misrepresent Facts

The Herald makes four errors.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Helps Prepare, Plan, and Pay for College

Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation’s leading Hispanic scholarship organization, awarding over $470 million in college scholarships.

What are Your Dreams?

I've learned that with the right experience, the right attitude and a simple plan all dreams are possible.

November 1st is National Brush Day!

Enjoy Your Candy on Halloween, but Don’t Forget to Brush!

Why I Support I-1351

Three Reasons: Critical mass; "Paramount duty"; Committee recommendations

Winter Market at Redmond Town Center

November 1st through December 21st – Saturday and Sunday’s from 10 am to 6 pm

Halloween Trick or Treating at Redmond Town Center

A fun, free family event!

Toddler Art Studio at Kirkland Arts Center

Drop-in Art Classes - Thursdays, Oct 16 to Dec 18

Who Supports I-1351

More than just the teachers' union support I-1351.

Plant a Forest with Green Kirkland this Fall!

Volunteer with Green Kirkland this fall to help plant trees, shrubs and groundcovers in parks throughout the City!

Making Sense of the Asia-Pacific Economic Region

Free Lecture, Kirkland Library, Tuesday, October 14, 7pm.

Seattle Restaurant Week is back in Kirkland Oct.19-30th

Kirklands finest restaurants serving multi-course lunch and dinner menus at a great value.

Brown Bear "Veterans Day Free Car Wash," Nov. 11

Brown Bear Car Wash offers free “Bear Essential” at automated tunnel washes to current or former members of the military on Veteran's Day.

Establish a lifetime of good credit: Tips for maintaining your credit

Maintaining good credit is important. The key is to maintain a healthy relationship with it so it’s there when you need it.

Where Did the I-1351 Language Come From?

I-1351 Language Come From ESHB2261, McCleary, and the Quality Education Council

I-1351 - Class Size Initiative - Research

There must be a reason that elite private schools, like Lakeside of Seattle, boast about their small class sizes.

I Can Think of No Better Way to Make a LIVING, or a LIFE!

I have learned that when you love what you do, you’ll never “work” another day in your life!

Community Screening of "Un|Divided", Friday, Oct 17

Meaningful Movies in Kirkland and Kirkland Interfaith Network invite you to a free public screening of the documentary film, Un|Divided.

National Dropout Rate Reaches Record Low

For those who still believe there’s a national crisis in American education, here’s something to consider.

What Will I-1351 Do?

BALLOTPEDIA: Washington Class Size Reduction Measure, Initiative 1351 (2014)

Americans are widely supportive of public schools and their teachers

New poll put out by Harstad Strategic Research, Inc provides insight into how the American public views schools and our educational system.

Limitations of Transparency and Oversight of Charter Schools

Transparency & oversights of charter schools are not enough. Valid research must also support our efforts.

Someday

Someday can be now...what are you waiting for?

Wedding Officiant

Ordained Minister

Using Teacher Performance to Determine Salaries, Bonuses, & Dismissals

Teachers are not that interested in extrinsic rewards; unions agree performance data should be used to dismiss teachers who do not improve.

Use of Data in Teacher Evaluations

Three fourths of Americans believe teacher evaluations should be used to help teacher improve.

Options for Teacher Certification

Washington state already leads in teacher internships and Nation Board Certification

How Do Americans Feel about the Evaluation of Teacher?

61% of Americans oppose the use of student test scores to evaluate teachers; 64% of Americans have "trust and confidence" in teachers.

PDK/GALLUP Poll a Reliable Resource

First in a series of commentaries on Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Annual Education Poll

Music Therapy at Wartburg College

Love music? Love helping people? Did you know that with a career in music therapy you can combine those interests?

What's the Deal with Early Action?

Take the Early Action express lane to save both time AND money.

Giant Multi-Crafter Craft Sale!

If you like paper crafting, come check out our craft sale! It's this Saturday from 9am to 3pm in the Cottage Lake area of Woodinville.