LASER News Archives: 2006
Archived news and information about Washington State LASER, its participating districts, its supporters, and evaluation of its success.
Title |
Description |
Date Posted |
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
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10-11-2006
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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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