From The Herald   >   >   >   > Washington is one of 12 states where too few students are taking required statewide exams, meaning it could face sanctions next year if schools do not increase testing, federal education officials said. The U.S. Department of Education sent warning letters to Washington and 11 other states where test participation was below the required 95 percent, the Seattle Times reported Tuesday. The participation rate was about 91 percent in Washington state after many high school juniors refused to take the exams. The letter said Washington could face sanctions, including the possible loss of federal dollars, if schools don’t improve that … [Read more...]