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News
2018
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.
Archives
2017
2017
- Council will discuss policy priorities for 2018 - November 29
- Council will hear findings of regional workforce needs assessment - October 5
- Apply for financial aid and get help at a local College Goal Washington event - October 3
- Washington state awarded $56.7 million to help students GEAR UP for college - October 2
- Council to discuss budget priorities for increasing educational attainment - September 6
- Joint Statement on DACA - September 5
- Washington Student Achievement Council welcomes new members - August 3
- Washington Student Achievement Council to enter contract negotiations with vendor for 529 college savings plan - June 26
- Council meeting to focus on Southwest Washington economy, Workforce needs - June 8
- Community representatives will present to the council and discuss attainment goals - April 13
- College bound scholarship investment pays off in high school graduation, college enrollment - Feburary 22
- Greater Spokane Incorporated will present to council on initiative to help adults finish degree - February 1
2016
2016
- Michael P. Meotti appointed executive director of Washington Student Achievement Council - December 21, 2016
- Council statement on Governor Inslee's budget - December 15, 2016
- Council to review Governor's budget on Friday conference call - December 15, 2016
- Council to discuss 2017 legislative priorities at November meeting - November 2, 2016
- Council to discuss statewide policy priorities at October meeting - October 5, 2016
- Washington Student Achievement Council issues 529 college savings plan RFP - October 5, 2016
- Apply for financial aid starting Oct. 1, get help at local College Goal Washington events - September 28, 2016
- ITT Tech's Washington campuses no longer eligible for state financial aid programs - August 29, 2016
- Council to discuss dual credit at September meeting - August 26, 2016
- Council to discuss education partners' priorities for 2017 Legislative Session - August 9, 2016
- Council committees to discuss strategic action plan initiatives - June 28, 2016
- Central Washington University student Jessica Murillo-Rosales joins Washington Student Achievement Council - June 16, 2016
- Council to continue discussions on executive director search - June 6, 2016
- Dr. Rachelle Sharpe appointed acting executive director of Washington Student Achievement Council - May 27, 2016
- Council to discuss strategies for increasing educational attainment - May 26, 2016
- College Bound high school grad rate 13 points higher than low-income student rate - April 14, 2016
- Council will hear from Tacoma Public Schools and the Road Map Project - April 6, 2016
- Executive director of Washington Student Achievement Council to retire - April 4, 2016
- Council to receive annual update on state financial aid programs - February 4, 2016
- Apply early for financial aid, get help at 120 College Goal Washington statewide events - January 12, 2016
2015
2015
- Marginal improvement signals urgent need to increase educational attainment - December 16, 2015
- Council will vote on adoption of 2015 Roadmap Report - December 3, 2015
- Council will review progress toward attainment goals and convene symposium on affordability - November 12, 2015
- College Bound Scholarship sign-up rate continues to break records at 91 percent - October 26, 2015
- Council to review educational attainment progress data and weigh in on analysis - October 8, 2015
- Bellevue College student Eric Pattison joins Washington Student Achievement Council - October 7, 2015
- Council to review factors affecting high school graduation and postsecondary success - August 7, 2015
- Education partners discuss roles in reaching attainment goals - June 11, 2015
- Governor Inslee signs bill to expand student access to dual-credit opportunities - May 11, 2015
- Exemplary High School Seniors Recognized with Washington Scholars Award - April 21, 2015
- Council begins review of minimum college admission standards - April 3, 2015
- College Bound high school grad rate over 10 points higher than low-income student rate - February 26, 2015
- Council engages partners in panel discussion on increasing educational attainment - February 5, 2015
- Now is the time for prospective students—including DREAMers—to apply for financial aid - January 14, 2015
2014
2014
- Council recommendations focus on postsecondary access, opportunity, and affordability - December 4, 2014
- College Goal Washington at 60 sites, helping Washingtonians apply for financial aid - December 2, 2014
- Adoption of 2014 Strategic Action Plan drives November council meeting agenda - November 14, 2014
- College Bound Scholarship cohort largest ever - October 6, 2014
- Council welcomes new member, recognizes achievements of outgoing K-12 representative - October 3, 2014
- Council to decide on agency-request legislation and approve 2014 Strategic Action Plan - October 2, 2014
- Council continues development of 2014 Strategic Action Plan - September 4, 2014
- Budget priorities and 2014 Strategic Action Plan drive discussion at council's August meeting - August 13, 2014
- Everest College-Renton notified of suspension from state financial aid programs - July 11, 2014
- Budget outlook and first generation students considered in Roadmap implementation - June 18, 2014
- Promise, support, and reward are keys to College Bound Scholarship students' success - May 13, 2014
- Roadmap implementation and increasing access to postsecondary education on Council's agenda - April 18, 2014
- ReadySetGrad.org nominated for "Best Education Website" in the 18th Annual Webby Awards - April 18, 2014
- High school seniors receive Washington's highest academic honor - April 15, 2014
- Governor Inslee Signs Bill Endorsing Roadmap Education Goals for 2023 - April 3, 2014
- Calling all "dreamers" - application for state financial aid now available - March 31, 2014
- Council Begins Roadmap Implementation - January 30, 2014
2013
2013
- Washington Student Achievement Council Continues Work to Increase Attainment
- Washington Student Achievement Council Welcomes New Student Member
- The Washington Student Achievement Council Selects New Officers
- The Washington Student Achievement Council Sets Sights on Increased Access to Higher Education
- Washington Student Achievement Council Continues Focus on Improving Education Outcomes for Washington Students
- Governor to Address Student Achievement Council at May 23 Meeting
- Student Achievement Council to Meet March 26 at St. Martin’s in Lacey
- High School Graduation Rates Soar for Students Enrolled in Washington College Bound Scholarship Program
- Student Achievement Council to hold Jan. 23 meeting in Des Moines