2018

Council will review budget and legislative priorities for 2019-21 biennium

Olympia—On August 23, the Council will discuss budget and policy priorities for the upcoming 2019 Legislative Session. Members will review proposals to close opportunity gaps, make college affordable, reconnect adults to education, and support regional innovation. Keep reading. 

Council work session to develop Strategic Action Plan for 2019-21 Biennium

Olympia—On June 21, Council members and WSAC staff will meet with stakeholders at Highline College to identify strategies that can improve educational attainment. The meeting will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Find the agenda, meeting materials, and location information on our meetings page. Note that materials will be updated through the meeting date.

Council working with Greater Spokane, Inc. to meet regional needs

Olympia—On May 23, the Council will discuss Spokane’s regional education and workforce needs with Greater Spokane, Inc. The meeting will also highlight contributions from stakeholders representing state and local organizations in K-12 and higher education as well as workforce development. Keep reading. 

College Bound Scholarship's newest cohort of students over 30,000 strong

Olympia—Over 30,000 of last year’s eighth graders signed up for the College Bound Scholarship, with a statewide average sign-up rate of 71 percent. Keep reading. 

Council releases interactive data dashboard of progress toward attainment goals

Olympia—On Jan. 31, the Council will discuss next steps toward meeting Washington’s statewide attainment goals, established in 2013. That discussion will also include a review of the state’s progress. Keep reading. 

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