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Microsoft Joins Effort for Laptops for Children

The New York Times

Debunking What it Means to “Home-School”

HomeschoolUltra-religious. Ultra-iconoclastic. Ultra-isolated. Just plain different. These are the kinds of terms often associated with home-schooling. But an article from yesterday’s Washington Post opens readers up to the idea that many parents of home-schoolers aren’t anti-public ed, they just want to make their own decisions based on what’s best for their children.


What can’t Bill Gates do?

Bill Gates It’s certainly a question I’ve wondered before. The Microsoft chairman and philanthropist extraordinaire has poured $3.4 billion in to school improvements and scholarships since 2000 and now he’s trying his hand at influencing voters in 2008.


Washington needs top teachers!

Educators and administrators across the nation have long debated how to attract top students into careers in teaching, and a new fellowship affiliated with our own University of Washington might just be the ticket.


Gregoire's budget and Bergeson's response

Governor Gregoire released her supplemental budget yesterday for the 2008 session. She proposes only $144 million in new spending with a total increase of $39 million over the 2007-09 budget for K-12 education. According to this press release, Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson doesn't think that's nearly enough since she originally asked for $255 million.


Parent Pop Quiz on Planning for College

When’s the best time to start planning and saving for a child’s college education?

 

A) As soon as he/she hits high school

B) Middle school

C) Elementary school

D) In utero


In Gaps at School, Weighing Family Life

The New York Times

Bergeson calls for more money for education

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Simple-majority lead widens; supporters declare victory

The Seattle Times

Voters say no to simple majority

The Olympian
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