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Senator
Rosemary McAuliffe
1st
District Bothell
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December 13, 2006
King County Journal Op-ed
Building a lasting foundation for Washington’s
students
Armed with the recommendations of Washington Learns, our state is
poised to make major changes that will result in a globally
competitive education system that better prepares students in math,
science and the arts. The Legislature charged this blue ribbon panel
of educators, business leaders and legislators—under the leadership
of Gov. Chris Gregoire — with the enormous duty of laying a
foundation on which to build the nation’s best education system.
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Dec. 6, 2006
McAuliffe vows to continue efforts to create
‘responsive’ education system
OLYMPIA – Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, will
continue to chair the Senate committee on early learning and K-12
education, and said today that she is focused on an agenda that will
promote a seamless education system that is responsive to all
students’ needs. more>>>
Nov. 28, 2006
What’s on your mind? McAuliffe convenes
Teen Town Hall
OLYMPIA – Before returning to Olympia for the
upcoming 2007 legislative session, Sen. Rosemary
McAuliffe, D-Bothell, will meet with one of her most
energetic and vocal constituent groups: the teens of the 1st
Legislative District.
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Oct. 23, 2006
Washington principals honor McAuliffe’s
commitment to schools
OLYMPIA – A group representing Washington’s public and
private school principals is honoring Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe,
D-Bothell, with its annual President’s Award for her leadership
on education issues.
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June 13, 2006
Seattle PI Op-ed
System in place to help on the WASL
Thousands of Washington families are now learning how their
10th-graders fared on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning.
It is an exciting and, understandably, anxious time for families,
who all want their children to achieve academic success.
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June 8, 2006
Statement re: WASL scores more>>>
April 4, 2006
McAuliffe honored as Washington State PTA 2006
“friend of children”
OLYMPIA – For her ongoing efforts to ensure high-quality
public schools and safe, healthy communities for all Washington
children, Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, has been
awarded the Washington State PTA’s 2006 Friend of Children Award.
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March 21, 2006
Governor signs McAuliffe legislation to improve
safety, education
OLYMPIA – In a banner day for the safety and education of
Washington’s families, Gov. Chris Gregoire in two separate
ceremonies on Monday signed into law several measures that improve
educational opportunities for students and tighten Washington’s sex
offender policies.
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March 18, 2006
Everett Herald Op-ed
Success is within each student’s reach
The debate about the future of the Washington
Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) as a graduation requirement
was intense and heartfelt this legislative session.
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Feb. 28, 2006
 1:11
wrap with Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell on improving the
delivery of early learning opportunities.
Lead: Lawmakers want help Washington students get a jump start on
their education by putting a greater focus on public early learning
opportunities. Jeff Reading reports from Olympia. (Full
script in Word Format)
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Feb. 28, 2006
McAuliffe welcomes youth advisory panel to
Olympia
OLYMPIA – A group of Snohomish County students got a
glimpse into the inner workings of state lawmaking recently when
they joined Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, for a day at
the Capitol in Olympia.
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Feb. 14, 2006
Juvenile interrogation bill gains Senate approval
OLYMPIA – Studies show that most teenagers – particularly
those who are 14 years old or younger – do not fully
understand their constitutional rights when taken into
police custody. Yet under current law, there is no
requirement that law enforcement officials notify a parent
that they have a juvenile in custody for questioning or
provide the juvenile with an opportunity to consult with a
parent before waiving their constitutional rights.
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11 de Febrero, 2006
1:26 – Los padres de familia siguen siendo la mejor protección
contra depredadores sexuales, el Senado estatal aprueba un paquete
comprehensivo.
Entrada sugerida: El Senado estatal aprueba legislación contra
depredadores sexuales.
Sandra Manwiller reportando desde Olympia (El texto completo en
MS Word:
English;
Spanish)
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Feb. 11, 2006
1:15
wrap with Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell on helping our
students meet high education standards.
Lead: Current 10th graders must pass the Washington Assessment of
Student Learning or WASL in order to graduate in 2008, and state
lawmakers want to make sure they have the tools they need to
succeed. Jeff Reading reports from Olympia. (Full
script in Word Format)
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February 18
1st Legislative District Town Hall Meetings
- 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Northshore Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room
10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell
- 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Mountlake Terrace Library, reception room
23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace
Feb. 10, 2006
Senate gives go-ahead to bills to improve
student achievement
OLYMPIA – In a move to strengthen Washington’s assessment
system by giving students more opportunities to reach state academic
standards, the Senate today approved measures that will help
identify barriers to academic success, and will give students who
struggle with pencil-and-paper tests alternative ways to pass the
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL).
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Jan. 30, 2006
McAuliffe proposes study of student achievement
OLYMPIA – Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, today
proposed an independent review of student achievement on the
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to better
understand why some students have not been able to meet the state
standards, and to determine whether more alternative options could
be used to augment Washington’s current assessment system.
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Jan. 20, 2006
1:57
wrap with Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell on keeping
high graduation standards.
Lead: A state senator who was part of education reform in the
early 1990s is urging Washington parents and educations not to lose
their nerve about high standards as one key reform goes into effect.
Jeff Reading reports from Olympia. (Full
script in Word Format)
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Jan. 20, 2006
Seattle Times Op-ed
Rising to the WASL challenge
If I could write a bill of rights for Washington’s high school
students, it would look like this...
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