by David Berg | Apr 19, 2011 | WCGE Update
THE BUDGET The good news from the House and Senate is that the budgets passed in each house provide for implementation of education reform in September 2011 (Highly Capable Programming becomes a mandated part of basic education) and adequate funding for HCP. These...
by David Berg | Apr 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
There was good news and excellent news for Highly Capable Programming in the initial House Democratic Budget proposal released on 4/4. The 2011 – 2013 budget proposes just over $18 million in funding for highly capable programming over the next two years. ...
by David Berg | Apr 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Two parts to this message. 1. The Washington State House budget proposal is due out on Monday for a 3:30 pm public hearing before the House Ways & Means committee. This means the authors feel they have the 50 votes needed to pass it in the House and send it on to...
by David Berg | Mar 22, 2011 | Advocacy
No doubt you have all been reading about the pessimistic budget forecast that came out last week. Editorials, news articles, opinion pieces and letters to the editor have been in the local papers about what should be done to “close the gap.” Some of you...
by David Berg | Mar 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Most legislators will be holding town hall meetings on Saturday, March 12. Please see the linked listing for a meeting in your area. What issues should you comment on in these Town Hall meetings? 1. Express support for education funding in general. Revenue forecasts...
