LASER News Archives: 2006

Archived news and information about Washington State LASER, its participating districts, its supporters, and evaluation of its success.

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Governor Promotes Science/Math

Gov. Chris Gregoire today urged lawmakers to plow nearly $200 million into Washington's classrooms to help students who are struggling with math and science.

12-11-2006

Superintendent Applauds Governor

Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson applauded Gov. Chris Gregoire’s proposal to the Legislature that the state invest an additional $177.3 million in K-12 education during the next two years to improve math and science education.

12-11-2006

The Columbian

Governor Gregoire promotes science education reform during her Washington Learns tour.

11-17-2006

The Oregonian

Governor Gregoire visits Covington Middle School science students on her tour to promote science eduation reform.

11-17-2006

ASTC Award

Dennis Schatz, Co-Director of Washington State LASER and Vice President of Education at Pacific Science Center, was named an ASTC Fellow by the Association of Science-Technology Centers.

11-9-2006

Sciencenotebooks.org Press Release

A group of education leaders from across Washington State , led by the North Cascades and Olympic Science Partnership at Western Washington University, has developed and released a web-based resource to help teachers use science notebooks to improve student achievement in both writing and science.

11-7-2006

Partnership for Learning Ebriefing

Hands On Science Program Provides Insights for Dealing with State's Math Challenges

10-11-2006

WSTA/WORD Conference

The Pacific Science Center and Washington State LASER are making a big splash at the joint WSTA/WORD conference.

09-27-2006

Education Week Article

Panel Points Way to Improving K-8 Science
Learning

09-27-2006

Seattle Times Article

The Science of Improving WASL Scores. The Seattle Times features the successes of two LASER School Districts, Lake Washington and Issaquah, on the 2006 Science WASL.

09-20-2006

Estes Invited to Panel

Jeff Estes is invited to be part of a national panel on Science Education.

09-1-2006

Schatz Invited to Speak

Dennis Schatz is invited to Speak at a national program.

08-30-2006

NACL Article

How school districts throughout Washington make science education reform within their high schools.

08-04-2006

Archives: Archived news and information about Washington State LASER, its participating districts, its supporters, and evaluation of its success.

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