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Stand University for Advocates

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Posted by Dave Powell on December 9, 2013

Change is hard.

But with the right tools and a community of education advocates from Seattle to Spokane, almost anything is possible.

Next month, we're hosting Stand University for Advocates -- an opportunity to learn how to make real change in our schools. Education advocates across Washington will gather to learn about upcoming education issues and to get the training they need to improve our schools.

This feels good to hear

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Posted by Jonah Edelman on November 27, 2013

You know them well:

They work long hours, in your community and in mine, devoting their lives to improving our schools and our education system.

For the millions of teachers, parents, and advocates out there, seeing our kids succeed is its own reward -- but your simple "thanks" goes a long way, too. Especially during the stressful holiday season.

Another Washington first: 21 non-profits apply to open a public charter school

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Posted by Parasa Chanramy on November 25, 2013

21 non-profit organizations have submitted applications to open Washington's first charter schools, though no more than 8 will be approved this year.

Originally, 31 non-profits filed a notice of intent to apply.

The applications, which can run hundreds of pages, must now be checked for completeness. We should have an official number of applicants determined by early December. Be sure to check back on our blog for updates.

Check out our updated interactive map to see which non-profits submitted an application.

Stand with us

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Posted by Jonah Edelman on November 20, 2013

For the past 13 years, we've been hard at work to ensure that all children graduate from high school prepared for college and beyond.

In that time, we've grown from a small group of committed advocates to now having chapters in 11 states around the country. Our collective work impacts nearly 15 million public school students nationwide.

By the numbers: America's school dropout epidemic

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Posted by Eric Shellan on November 16, 2013

Like many Americans, Stand for Children firmly believes that all children should graduate from high school prepared for, and with access to, a college education. 

In the infographic below, you can see that we still have a long way to go.

1 in 4 ninth graders do not complete high school on time with a regular diploma; and 1 in 10 never finish.

Help change the odds for students in Washington by joining Stand for Children.

A complete guide to the latest preschool bill

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Posted by Eric Shellan on November 13, 2013

Cops and prosecutors know it. Business leaders and teachers see it. Brain scientists and economists have proven it.

When children participate in high quality early learning programs in the first five years of life, they do better in school, get higher-paying jobs, rely less on social programs, and contribute more to the economy. 

Learn about new public charter schools in Seattle, Tacoma and Highline

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Posted by Eric Shellan on November 13, 2013

If you live in Seattle, Tacoma or Highline -- or if you just want to learn more about public charter schools -- then put these events in your calendar. Community conversations are happening in Tacoma and Burien tonight and this weekend.

Stand University for Parents is off to an incredible start

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Posted by Shannon Campion on November 6, 2013

Stand University for Parents -- our 10-week family engagement class that helps parents navigate the school system -- is making lasting changes by giving parents better information, tools and strategies to get involved and improve student learning.

It's a powerful image -- watching parents transform into confident advocates for children. That's why I hope you'll click here right now and look at the photo album.

The staggering gap between Massachusetts and Alabama students

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Posted by Eric Shellan on November 6, 2013

For years, American students have trailed their peers on international tests.

So it was with open arms that America embraced the news last week of our performance on a test known as TIMSS, which stands for Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study.

“Eighth-graders in 36 states performed above the mathematics and science averages,” read the headline in the New York Times.

$800,000 from state grant program will support 390 beginning teachers

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Posted by Parasa Chanramy on November 5, 2013

“There’s been a lot of research that suggests many teachers leave the profession within their first three years.”
-- Superintendent Randy Dorn

Last month, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction awarded seven districts grants ranging from $21,000 to $268,000 to support beginning teachers.

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