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Pam Carter commented on Dave Larson's blog post 'Cascade View wins Washington Achievement Award in Mathematics'
Dave Larson posted a blog postCascade View wins Washington Achievement Award in Mathematics
The Washington State Board of Education has awarded the Washington State Achievement Award in Mathematics to Cascade View Elementary for 2012. The award is presented to schools based on student achievement on the statewide math test for the last two years. This year only 21 elementary schools throughout the state received this award. Of the 21 schools only 4 schools had over 60% students from low income families. Cascade View had 90% students from low income families. In addition, Cascade View…See More
Pam Carter commented on Dave Larson's blog post 'Thorndyke Students win Regional Global Reading Challenge'"Congratulations to Thorndyke! Thanks Dave for posting this."
Dave Larson posted a blog postThorndyke Students win Regional Global Reading Challenge
Seven 4th and 5th grade students from Tukwila's Thorndyke Elementary School competed in the Global Reading Challenge, sponsored and organized by the King County Library System (KCLS). Students must read 10 books selected by the KCLS and then answer questions on the books in a competition format with teams of students from other schools. The Thorndyke team won their school, district and regional challenges, earning the right to compete in the county wide Grand Challenge. The Grand Challenge was…See More
Pam Carter liked Dave Larson's blog post Tukwila School District partners with TAF to Offer Robotics Program
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Ellen Gengler commented on Dave Larson's blog post 'Tukwila School District partners with TAF to Offer Robotics Program'"Sounds like a great program."
Dave Larson posted a blog postTukwila School District partners with TAF to Offer Robotics Program
The Tukwila School District has partnered with the Technology Access Foundation (TAF) to offer an after school robotics program for students at Showalter Middle School. The program started in January and now has 20 students enrolled. The TAF mission is “TAF equips students of color for success in college and life through the power of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education.” STEM education is a key to access great jobs and is important to our student’s success.More…See More
Sarah Vallieu commented on Dave Larson's blog post 'Cascade View ranks in top 2% of state schools'"Yet at the same time, educators in the district are suing, indicating among other things that "needs of minority students are not being met and it shows in test scores." My understanding is that CV is the most diverse of our three…"
Pam Carter commented on Dave Larson's blog post 'Cascade View ranks in top 2% of state schools'"Thanks for sharing this great news! This is something that needs trumpeted from the rooftops. So often we hear only negative comments about our schools. And Cascade View -- you are outstanding!"
Pam Carter commented on Dave Larson's blog post 'Tukwila School District receives grant to help English Language Learner (ELL) students'"Granting credits for proficiency in a foreign language is such a no-brainer that it's surprising it wasn't already the case. I realize not all of our ELL students are literate in the languages they speak, but this is a great program."
Dave Larson posted a blog postTukwila School District receives grant to help English Language Learner (ELL) students
The Tukwila School District is part of a consortium of school districts in South King County that has received a $460,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help improve the career and college readiness of ELL students. The program will focus on offering high school credit to ELL and other students who come from homes in which languages other than English are spoken. High school credits will be granted to students who can demonstrate proficiency in a world language other than…See More
Chuck Parrish commented on Dave Larson's blog post 'Cascade View ranks in top 2% of state schools'"Outstanding performance at Cascade View!"
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Cascade View wins Washington Achievement Award in Mathematics
Posted on May 1, 2013 at 1:52pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The Washington State Board of Education has awarded the Washington State Achievement Award in Mathematics to Cascade View Elementary for 2012. The award is presented to schools based on student achievement on the statewide math test for the last two years. This year only 21 elementary schools throughout the state received this award. Of the 21 schools only 4 schools had over 60% students from low income families. Cascade View had 90% students from low income families. In addition, Cascade…
Continue Thorndyke Students win Regional Global Reading Challenge
Posted on April 18, 2013 at 12:09pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Seven 4th and 5th grade students from Tukwila's Thorndyke Elementary School competed in the Global Reading Challenge, sponsored and organized by the King County Library System (KCLS). Students must read 10 books selected by the KCLS and then answer questions on the books in a competition format with teams of students from other schools. The Thorndyke team won their school, district and regional challenges, earning the right to compete in the county wide Grand Challenge. The Grand Challenge…
Continue Tukwila School District partners with TAF to Offer Robotics Program
Posted on March 22, 2013 at 9:19pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
The Tukwila School District has partnered with the Technology Access Foundation (TAF) to offer an after school robotics program for students at Showalter Middle School. The program started in January and now has 20 students enrolled. The TAF mission is “TAF equips students of color for success in college and life through the power of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education.” STEM education is a key to access great jobs and is important to our student’s…
Continue Tukwila School District receives grant to help English Language Learner (ELL) students
Posted on February 7, 2013 at 3:31pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The Tukwila School District is part of a consortium of school districts in South King County that has received a $460,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help improve the career and college readiness of ELL students. The program will focus on offering high school credit to ELL and other students who come from homes in which languages other than English are spoken. High school credits will be granted to students who can demonstrate proficiency in a world language other…
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- At 10:08pm on February 20, 2010, Chuck Parrish said…
- Welcome, Dave. Thanks for suggesting Ning to me. It has worked out well. They are flying me to California next month all expenses paid. I hope that you find this interactive, collaborative site something that you can contribute to.
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