REPORT CARD:
WASHINGTON'S EDUCATION SYSTEM FALLING BEHIND
The latest addition to WPC's Report Card for Washington's Future series was released yesterday detailing the status of our state's education system. The findings aren't great. Even with significantly increased spending, Washington has produced worse results.
Find the report on education here. Read our Report Card entries on energy and environmental results here, on the $45 million EV rebate program here and Washington's tax and business climate here. AND WATCH NEXT WEEK for our Report Card on Washington's Agriculture!
FEATURED VIDEO
It's time for Washington to look into new solutions that empower students. The results of pouring more money into the same failed system are NOT promising.
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FEATURED ARTICLES
Hang on to your wallet - bumpy roads ahead By Charles Prestrud
A road user charge is not the fix legislators want it to be. Road conditions are still set to be a mess even with more taxes. READ MORE
Will law concerning what parents can know about kids survive legislative challenge? By Elizabeth New
It is not healthy for children when the government, or its schools, put distance between kids and their parents. Bills in the Legislature right now would, however. READ MORE
Now is the time for better gray wolf management strategy By Pam Lewison
It is of critical importance for Washington state to move toward regional solutions to gray wolf management. READ MORE
SB 5236 – Studying climate impact of anesthesia is unnecessary and does nothing to help the planet By Todd Myers
This is yet another example of spending money for the sake of looking green without producing actual results for the environment. READ MORE
Proposal could increase child care cost, decrease access, limit flexibility By Elizabeth New
Lawmakers in Washington state are considering establishing a Child Care Workforce Standards Board that has little to do with quality and nothing to do with increasing access or affordability for working families. READ MORE
More money, more employees, but what was the result? A closer look at Washington schools By David Boze
Before we revert to a typical response of "we need more money," we should examine if the data indicates that would help. READ MORE
Senate Bill 5754 creates a state-run bank that Washington doesn’t need By Mark Harmsworth
SB 5754 creates an expansion of government authority and removes competition from loans and banking services. READ MORE
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