Today we bring you an article by Emily Graham (she has contributed several pieces). When clouds gather or when outdoor excursions are not on the agenda, the challenge of engaging children in productive and enjoyable activities emerges. This article from Southwest Washington Education delves into indoor activities that not only entertain but also foster educational growth for children. From strategic games that develop cognitive skills to creative outlets for artistic expression, there’s something for every young mind to explore. The Allure of Board Games Long gone are the days when board games were only about passing time. Today, they are vital tools for cognitive development, … [Read more...]
Washoughal School District Levy’s – Round #2 April 2023 Updated March 22nd
ALERT...new information and analysis has become available. Please visit the site in this link: LevyNo.com - Washougal SD to get a detailed analysis of the levy info AND to see some of the apparently erroneous information the district has sent to voters. In February the Washougal School Board asked voters to approve two (2) levy's. We ran an article sharing both the Pros and Cons. You can read it by clicking this link: Washougal School District Feb 2023 Levy’s (swweducation.org) Both levy's failed...but it was close. The law allows a school board to go to the voters up to two (2) times in a calendar year. Most boards go to the voters in February in a special election for … [Read more...]
Re-imagining K-12 education
K-12 education has become a quagmire of social, emotional, health, nutrition, gender and other focuses such that the core of education has faded into the background. A number of demands come from Federal and State government entities; some come from special interest groups and others are local decisions. It’s time to strip everything away from education as we currently know it and rebuild from the ground up. The focus should be on helping students learn what they need to live in tomorrows world and to fulfill their interests and develop skills and knowledge that will make them productive, confident and happy people. This doesn’t mean producing robots who are programed. This doesn’t mean … [Read more...]