Received from the National Association for Gifted Children: Javits Funding in Peril in Senate: Help Needed with Senate Appropriations Committee The Senate appropriations subcommittee that handles education funding allotted $0 for the Javits Gifted & Talented Students Education Act yesterday. We have a chance to recover Senate funding for the Javits program if a few [...]
The governor has declared Friday, February 5th as Gifted Education Day. Gifted Education Day is an excellent opportunity for families to experience our state government at work. Please plan on attending! * Tour our beautiful state capitol! * Meet and talk to your legislators! * Observe the legislative process! * Hear speakers (representatives, state director, [...]
While it is still very early in the legislative session, there was positive news to report today for highly capable students and their families. The Governor’s second budget proposal maintains funding for gifted programs at the levels that had been budgeted last year. The session is a long ways from being over, and there remains a [...]
In a little over a week from now, ballots will be mailed to all registered voters. The Puyallup School District is seeking renewal of its programs and operations levy, funding that is vital to the daily operations of the District. The proposed levy is not a new tax. It replaces the expiring levy that was [...]
The February Puyallup programs and operations levy is vital to the District. This levy replaces the expiring programs and operations levy that was passed by voters in 2006. The Legislature’s formula for funding basic education falls far short of providing adequate funding to maintain current levels of service. To make up for the shortfall, Puyallup, [...]
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