Weekly Update | March 23

Reminder: State Board to Hold Special Meeting re: Graduation Requirements SBE will host a virtual special Board Meeting this Thursday, March 26 via ZOOM to review review the draft timeline and considerations for rulemaking about graduation requirements. The Board expects to adopt emergency rules by the middle of April. In case you missed it, read the announcement sent this morning. You can find information about this special meeting (including the ZOOM link) on the SBE Meetings page .

Student Presentation Highlight At the last Board Meeting in Tacoma, Student Board Member Autymn Wilde presented about the kinds of supports students need and how she hopes her work on the Board will help students in the future. Find the video of her presentation and highlights on the SBE blog .

Partner Highlights Updated Superintendent of Public Instruction COVID-19 resources, guidance (OSPI) Governor's COVID-19 web page (Governor's Office) Official Washington State COVID-19 page, maintained by the state Joint Information Center, which is part of the Washington State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray An Empty Classroom and a Full Heart (Stories from School) State Board Announces Graduation Waivers (Stand for Children) Broad View How can you make learning at home fun? - Readiness Roadmap (National PTA) Grade-by-grade learning toolkit, COVID-19 resources (Greatschools.org) How Schools Are Approaching Coronavirus Plans: Lessons and Advice From One District in Devising ‘a Collaborative Process’ in Drafting a Preparation Guide (The 74) Engaging Families Through the Coronavirus Pandemic: National Organizations Share Their Plans - webinar (National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement) Around Washington Parents enroll their kids in Washington's public online schools amid coronavirus outbreak (KNKX) Seattle schools announce child care sites during coronavirus closure amid tense exchange with city and county (Seattle Times) School’s out for how long, exactly? Spokane Public Schools plans for up to 6-month break (Spokesman)

Graduation Pathways Survey (Deadline Extended) The online graduation pathway options survey will remain open until March 27 . Please share it with your networks! Tweet (feel free to retweet) Facebook (share away!) Link to survey

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