by David Berg | Nov 21, 2012 | Advocacy, Gifted Education Day, Legislative Outlook, Parent Education, WCGE Update
A number of Legislative positions (in the 17th and, possibly, the 47th Legislative districts) will not be decided until recounts are concluded in early December. Otherwise the makeup of the Legislature is pretty well settled. If you want to check it out, go...
by David Berg | May 9, 2012 | Advocacy, Gifted Education Day, Legislative Outlook, OSPI, WCGE Update
THE ROUNDUP The Governor has signed the 3rd supplemental budget for this biennium and HCP funding to the districts is maintained. In the initial budget for this biennium, funding for the arts program at Centrum was cut and funding for Destination ImagiNation and...
by David Berg | Jan 7, 2012 | Advocacy, Legislative Outlook, 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 | Oct 17, 2011 | Advocacy, Enrichment Opportunities, 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, Legislative Outlook, 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...