Washington state’s tax breaks are breaking the bank – and crippling our schools
John Burbank, Executive Director From the Everett Herald: Occupy Wall Street has turned the national conversation to corporate privilege vs. the 99 percent. The mainstream media has “discovered” the...
View ArticleJudge’s ruling on initiative boosts our democracy
John Burbank, EOI Executive Director Every student learns the American mantra from their teachers and parents: work hard, play by the rules, and you’ll have a chance to get ahead. This month’s crop of...
View ArticleNot making the grade: Washington state failing to adequately fund K-12 education
Washington has fallen behind other states in our commitment to funding our K-12 public education system. Data just released by the U.S. Census Bureau show Washington slipped to 46th place among the 50...
View ArticleExcellence in K-12 Education: Lessons from Finland and Washington
“On the surface, Finland is the education world’s ultimate slacker. Children don’t start school here until they’re seven years old. They have far less homework than many countries. And they log fewer...
View ArticleWhat Washington can learn from Finland’s success in K-12 education
Finnish students are among the best in the world. Their success has come through a system that would seem unorthodox here in the United States: no standardized testing, no private schools, fewer hours...
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