by David Berg | Jan 7, 2012 | Advocacy, WCGE Update
If you have been reading the newspapers the last few days, you know that there was a suit (McCleary v. State) about adequacy of state basic education funding before the state supreme court. That decision was handed down Thursday and was a major victory for the...
by David Berg | Dec 12, 2011 | Advocacy, NWGCA
GIFTED EDUCATION DAY IN WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 23, 2012 The special session is working on a supplemental budget. In her proposal, the Governor maintained HCP funding at the level in the biennial budget while the House and Senate proposals contain small (technical)...
by David Berg | Oct 17, 2011 | Advocacy, Parent Education, WAETAG, WCGE Update
This message has five sections. 1. A reminder that the Coalition leadership group and those wishing to become more active in the Coalition will meet on Tuesday, October 25, at the Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave. SW, Burien. We will be “open for...
by David Berg | Sep 24, 2011 | Advocacy, NWGCA, WAETAG, WCGE Update
MEMBERSHIPS It’s time to considering renewing your membership in the Coalition, or becoming a member for the first time. We also offer the Joint Membership in all three gifted organizations, NWGCA, WAETAG and the Coalition, at a savings of $15 over individual...
by David Berg | Sep 23, 2011 | Advocacy, WCGE Update
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE The Governor has convened a special session of the Legislature beginning November 28th to address the most recent, dismal revenue forecast. With the necessity for a supplemental budget we feel that it will be vital to muster a show...
by David Berg | Sep 7, 2011 | Advocacy, Parent Education, WCGE Update
Welcome back to another year of advocacy. We expect it to be busy. The recent revenue forecast is bleak, as is usual these days, and rumors are that there may need to be a special session this fall for a supplemental budget. Brrr! If you are not following the...
