Nov. 11, 2011 | Public News Service | Mike Clifford, Producer
SEATTLE - You might call it a shadow looming over National Education Week in Washington State, with a special session just around the corner and the threat of another $166 million in education cuts. [read the full story or download the audio from the site]
House Bill 1631 (Reykdal, D-22) and Senate Bill 5507 (Kilmer, D-26) are bills which would establish automatic funding so that two-year faculty, both full- and part-time, can receive regular step increases (increments) as they increase their professional development and experience.
There are six ways you can help during the legislative session to help stop cuts to public education -- from early learning to higher education. We can't do it without every member getting actively involved. Click on the title above to see the ways you can help.
Do you want to have an impact on legislation? Do you want to weigh in on the state budget or legislative priorities in Olympia? There's a great way you can: through Legislative Education Groups (LEGs).