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Rosemary McAuliffe
1st
District Bothell
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Nov. 26, 2007
Senate education chair wants input from
students
OLYMPIA – It’s important that students have a say in
developing state education policy, so Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe
invites middle and high school students to participate in the 2008
Youth Forum Wednesday, Dec. 12. The forum comes as McAuliffe and
other lawmakers are preparing for the 2008 legislative session.
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Oct. 19, 2007
State Senate education leader honored as
Legislator of the Year for career, technical education work
OLYMPIA – The Washington Association for Career and
Technical Education selected Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell,
as a 2007 Legislator of the Year at a ceremony in SeaTac this month.
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Sept. 20, 2007
Seattle Post Intelligencer Editorial
Take another look at education funding
In 1977, Washingtonians were watching "Laverne & Shirley" and
paying thousands of dollars for computers that today's $100 cell
phone can outperform. Also in 1977 -- 30 years ago -- the state took
a comprehensive look at the way we finance our K-12 education
system. It hasn't been done since.
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July 24, 2007
McAuliffe welcomes Korean delegation to
Washington
OLYMPIA – A group of Korean dignitaries and educators will
visit Washington this week as part of ongoing efforts between
leaders in Washington and the Republic of Korea to enhance work
force training partnerships.
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June 4, 2007
McAuliffe honored for support of outdoor
education programs
OLYMPIA – During a walk in her community, Sen. Rosemary
McAuliffe, D-Bothell, saw a young girl picking up paper in her
yard. McAuliffe asked what she was doing, and the girl replied, “I’m
picking up my world.”
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May 9, 2007
Senate Democrats’ Washington Learns
bills signed into law
OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed five
Senate bills to implement the recommendations of Washington
Learns, an 18-month study aimed at revolutionizing
public education in Washington. On hand were some of the
senators who sponsored the legislation.
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May 8, 2007
Statement from Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe on WASL
bill signing
OLYMPIA – Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, today
released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 6023¸which
she sponsored to revamp WASL graduation requirements and help more
students meet standard through alternative assessments:
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April 22, 2007
Legislators reach compromise on WASL
changes
OLYMPIA – Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell,
today announced a consensus among legislative leaders to
create new pathways for students to demonstrate their
knowledge in math and science, and expand existing
alternative assessments for all portions of the WASL.
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April 15, 2007
Everett Herald op-ed
Getting the WASL
right: It's all about the standards
The Washington Assessment of Student Learning is not just
about passing a test – it’s about helping Washington
students demonstrate their ability to meet academic
standards, and earn a meaningful diploma.
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April 10, 2007
Statement from Sen. McAuliffe regarding
House passage of WASL bill
OLYMPIA – Today Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe,
D-Bothell, chair of the Senate Early Learning & K-12
Education Committee, released the following statement on Senate Bill 6023, which she sponsored to help more
students meet academic standards, and passed the House
today:
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March 23, 2007
McAuliffe’s Youth Advisory Council visits
Olympia, testifies in committee
OLYMPIA – Six junior high and high school students
traveled to Olympia yesterday to meet with Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe,
D-Bothell, to fulfill their duties as members of McAuliffe’s 1st
Legislative District Youth Advisory Council.
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March 12, 2007
WASL ‘pathways’ bill makes the grade in
state Senate
OLYMPIA – The Senate tonight passed
Senate Bill 6023 to create new alternative
assessments for students so they can demonstrate their
ability to meet the academic standards assessed on the WASL
and graduate from high school.
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March 10, 2007
Washington Learns bills clear Senate
OLYMPIA – The Senate last night passed four bills to
implement the Washington Learns report, which recommended innovative
improvements to revolutionize early learning, K-12 education,
educator preparation, and math, science and technology education.
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March 2, 2007
McAuliffe education bills earn passing
grade in state Senate
OLYMPIA – The Senate approved two education bills
by Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, aimed at
revamping Washington’s education funding formula, and
preventing high school students from dropping out.
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Feb. 14, 2007
Sen. McAuliffe introduces WASL pathway bill
OLYMPIA – Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, has
introduced a bill that would create an alternative assessment
pathway for students who have not yet met standard on the Washington
Assessment of Student Learning.
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