ISSUES | Washington
Following is some of the latest issue-specific research and commentary on education issues in Washington state. Come back again because we'll continue to add new content to this page.

COLLEGE AND CAREER READY

Improving the Odds: Preparing Washington Students for Family-Wage Jobs
Partnership for Learning | Report | 2009
There is currently a dramatic disconnect between our state’s high school diploma and the skills needed to enter and succeed at a job certification program, a two-year community or technical college, or four-year college.

TEACHER PAY AND QUALITY

Human Capital in Seattle Public Schools: Rethinking how to attract, develop and retain excellent teachers
National Council on Teacher Quality | Study |  2009
Staffing each classroom with an effective teacher is the most important function of a school district. Doing so requires strategic personnel policies and smart practices. This analysis reviews the Seattle Public Schools’ teacher policies linked most directly to teacher effectiveness. Staffing each classroom with an effective teacher is the most important function of a school district. Doing so requires strategicpersonnel policies and smart practices. This analysis reviews the Seattle Public Schools’ teacher policies linked mostdirectly to teacher effectiveness.