Thirteen school employees from across the state were recognized by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy I. Dorn at an awards ceremony in the Washington State Senate chambers. Read More >>
A plan to overhaul Washington's K-12 education system was signed into law by Gov. Chris Gregoire. The measure spells out how the state should change the way it pays for education and updates the definition of what is basic education in Washington State. Read More >>
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch was the Saturday keynote speaker at the National Conference this year as she shared her love, laughter and tears with us. She has written a book titled Journey to the Future: A Roadmap for Success for Youth. Read More >>
“Somewhere out there is a unique place for you to help others-a unique life role for you to fill that only you can fill”
—Thomas Kinkade (artist)
Summer Reading Programs
Summer reading programs began in the 1890’s as a way to encourage school children, particularly those in urban areas and not needed for farm work, to read during their summer vacation.