In Part 2 of a two-part series, Dick Rylander and Larry Roe address the question: What is Washington state’s paramount duty under the law and state constitution? Dick Rylander & Larry Roe  for Clark County Today Original article can be found at: Opinion: Washington’s paramount duty to public education - ClarkCountyToday.com Basic education has been defined by the state many times over the years. In 2009, several bills, including HB 2261 and HB 2776, were passed by the Legislature. These bills define the basics of basic education. They apply only to Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) and even though early learning and higher education are important, they are not included in … [Read more...]