Everyone should have access to the opportunities they need to design the future they want. That core belief drives our work in our home state of WA.
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Is your student a rising senior? If so, @WSACouncil
has some tips to prepare you for your senior year!
Check it out at wsac.wa.gov/senior-year #planyourpathwa #waedu
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Is your student still trying to figure out their major? Don't worry, they aren't alone! @GetSchooled created this helpful video to help students find the right major for them! youtube.com/watch?v=g4YQOHEd…
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Free @edvoters webinar 9/26 at 12:30 pm - We discuss barriers that schools & students experience in accessing & providing #MentalHealth support and what is being done to prepare educators to support students through crisis. Register now. bit.ly/student_mental_health… @SeaPubSchools
“We’re trying to have a strong education ecosystem…we need all of the choices.”
Learn how College in the High School is helping students achieve their postsecondary goals one credit at a time. washingtonstatestandard.com/…
Gates WA State retweeted
Choosing the right #HigherEd institution is crucial for securing a high-quality credential and unlocking greater social & economic mobility. New 2024 college rankings from @monthly spotlight the schools making a real impact for their students & the nation. washingtonmonthly.com/2024/0…
According to @NewAmerica's Varying Degrees report, 70% of Americans want their family members to earn a postsecondary credential.
Read more in our latest #WAedu newsletter:
washingtonstate.gatesfoundat…
Gates WA State retweeted
Right now, 2 in 3 children aren’t getting enough nutrients to survive and thrive. But there’s good news: we have the tools and promising research to solve this crisis. Read this year’s #Goalkeepers2030 report to learn more: gates.ly/3Zxz9Rv
Gates WA State retweeted
Another incredible day with our @GatesWA @gatesfoundation #EdRoundtable with 3 incredible @wwschools students! Thank you @thescholarfirst and @ANGELAJONESJD!
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About 10,000 more students enrolled in Washington’s College in the High School program in the first school year that the dual credit courses were free for all students, according to newly released data. #waleg
washingtonstatestandard.com/…
The high schools in @washingtonstem's High School to Postsecondary Collaborative recently surveyed students about their post-high school aspirations.
How many high schoolers said they want to pursue postsecondary education after graduation?
0%71%
20%77%
40%86%
40%92%
5 votes • Final resultsTime for the answer!
86% of high schoolers in WA state say they want to pursue a postsecondary education after graduation.
Learn more in our latest newsletter:
washingtonstate.gatesfoundat…
Gates WA State retweeted
🎓 Did you know that our state has one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country through the Washington Grant? Read Corenna's story and see how the grant helped her pursue her dreams🌟 #Pathto70 #DoTheFAFSA bit.ly/Seattle-Times-WA-Gran… @WSACouncil
Spreading some good #WAedu news:
As @CouncilofPresWA shared with us, after College in the High School was made free for all students, enrollment in the #dualcredit program jumped 50%.
More in our latest newsletter: washingtonstate.gatesfoundat…
Gates WA State retweeted
Helping your student decide where to go to college? 🎓
@GetSchooled has some great advice! Their latest blog is full of tips to guide your student in choosing the right colleges to apply to. 📝✨
getschooled.com/article/5589…
#CollegeBound #ParentSupport #planyourpathwa #waedu
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We are grateful to Claudia Rowe and The Seattle Times for shining light on our school!
What has fueled ten years of student success at Rainier Prep?
Spoiler Alert: 'It's not magic. It's relationships.'
Read here: bit.ly/rainierprep-seattleti…
@seattletimes #WAedu
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In our @edvoters new report, we identify the need for clear values, goals, & expectations for funding our K-12 system. In our free webinar Thu 9/5, we explore this with students, families, practitioners, and other community leaders. Register now. bit.ly/funding_report_values #WAedu
There's still time to make this a FAFSA summer!
It's not too late to submit your application and get money for the community college or career and technical education that’s right for you: bit.ly/DoTheFAFSA
#DotheFAFSA
You were accepted to college. Now what? @ReadyWA Student Storyteller Hannah is here to guide you through the phase after college acceptance. From financial aid tips to finding the perfect roommate, Hannah's got you covered! bit.ly/Now-What-By-Hannah
Gates WA State retweeted
🍎Today: Every donation 50% matched with @DonorsChoose! Browse teacher projects and classrooms, fund initiatives that inspire you, and increase your impact: donorschoose.org/gatesday202…
Gates WA State retweeted
Tomorrow, the Gates Foundation is matching every donation to projects on DonorsChoose by at least 50%. Save the classroom projects you want to support: donorschoose.org/donors/sear… 📚✏️🖇
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