Weekly Update | November 24

SBE to host December meeting The State Board will host a half-day meeting on Thursday, December 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Board will discuss basic education reporting and approvals, indicators of education system health, the annual assessment report, and more. Download a copy of the draft agenda, and find Zoom information on SBE's meetings page.

Partner Highlights Supporting Your College Student Through Mental Challenges (Forefront) Knocking at the College Door 10th Ed. High School Graduate Projections (WICHE) The New Washington College Grant (WSAC) Remote Attendance (Stories from School) Broad View Shorter exams will replace California’s annual Smarter Balanced tests (Ed Source) CARES Act: Education Stabilization Fund (Department of Education) Around Washington A reminder from new report: Washington’s schools are far from equitable (Seattle Times) Right Direction, Miles to Go - Report (Ed Trust) NCESD receives $87,600 grant for fostering collaborative partnerships that expand child care capacity in Okanogan County (Quad City Herald) Lessons In Leadership: How a Washington district's 'promise' to students guides decision-making (Education Dive)

Fife Helps Students/Families Plan for High School + Beyond Fife Public Schools has had their High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) process in place for over 15 years, though the process has evolved and expanded over time. Find out how this district is supporting students and families in career and college readiness, High School and Beyond Planning, and check out their new online resource now featured on the SBE blog. Related resources: High School and Beyond Plan Page (SBE) High School and Beyond Plan Template (OSPI) High School and Beyond Planning: What's New for 2020-21 (Ready Washington)

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The SBE Vision: An education system where students are engaged in personalized education pathways that prepare them for civic engagement, careers, postsecondary education, and lifelong learning.