GUEST EDITORIAL: Washington's public schools are only getting better
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When it comes to public education, there's a lot to celebrate. Educators, students, parents, policymakers, and communities are working together and getting great results.
Washington's fourth- and eighth-grade students continue to perform above the national average in reading and math. Washington State students consistently score higher than the national average on the ACT.
On the SAT, Washington students had the highest average scores in the nation among states where more than half the eligible students took the test. This is particularly exciting because the number of kids taking the SAT in Washington is high when compared to many other states.
These very real accomplishments show that our schools need - and have earned - continued support. The commitment to improve must be a shared goal in which the educators, students, parents, policymakers, and communities are engaged.
This week, November 13-19, is Focus on Education Week in Washington State, which coincides with the 90th anniversary of American Education Week. School districts across Washington, including Royal School District, are inviting legislators and community members to learn more about their public schools and understand the often difficult, but always important, work we do.
We encourage the public to use this opportunity to see what's really going on in our schools, to witness the high-quality and innovative work that happens every day in our classrooms, and to learn more about how everyone can play a role in ensuring future growth and success in schools everywhere.
Once you see for yourself, you just may become a public school partner - even a champion - ready to work with us on our goals and build on efforts that are already showing outstanding results in student achievement.
In Royal School District, we are inviting people to join us on a superintendent's tour of our schools. For more information, please go to www.royal.wednet.edu or contact us at lshumaker@royal.wednet.edu or (509) 346-2222
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