Learning Standards

SW WA teachers share the benefits of STEM learning

“I want to be a biologist because I’m really interested in animals and plants,” says Ariel, a fourth-grade student at Skamania Grade School. Ashlyn, also a fourth-grade student at Skamania Grade School, said she was...

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Building an Inclusive School Community

Amy Campbell, special education teacher and 2020 Washington Teacher of the Year, works with staff at Helen Baller Elementary to create an inclusive environment with support and high expectations for every student. Learn how these...

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Fact Sheets for Families About Science Education

What information is most important for parents to know to support their students in science classes? This is a question that Ready Washington posed to a group of Spanish-speaking middle school parents in the Northshore...

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Administrator Fact Sheet: Washington State Science Learning Standards

Washington is home to a diverse economy with a broad range of industries, many of which will require knowledge in science, technology, engineering and math. Since school administrators play a key role in ensuring quality...

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Basics About State Learning Standards and Assessments

This recently updated fact sheet — available in English and Spanish — provides key information about Washington K-12 Learning Standards & Assessments, why they’re important, and how parents can support their students of all ages.

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Science Education in WA: Learning with ‘Hands and Minds’

 Walk into a science classroom at Cedarcrest Middle School in Marysville, and you will see hands-on, minds-on learning. Exploring concepts such as gravity, light, and energy happens with investigative projects where students ask questions,...

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