The Washington State Board of Education approved the CORE 24 framework (contingent upon funding) in Vancouver moments ago.Together, we changed our schools for our kids. Students, parents, educators, and business leaders spoke with one loud voice: We want our high school graduates to be ready for college and careers.

Thank you to:

 

 

  • Over 500 supporters who signed our postcards and online petition;
  • Over 50 activists who boarded the Did You Know Campaign bus to the State Board meeting in Vancouver yesterday;
  • Dozens of students who gave great testimony about how CORE 24 will help prepare ALL our kids for success; and
  • Members of the State Board of Education for raising the bar.
Send an email to the State Board of Education and thank them for strengthening Washington’s high school diploma.The CORE 24 framework will replace our state’s outdated high school graduation requirements and increase the number of credits needed to graduate from 19 to 24. Students will choose between three graduation pathways based on their plans after high school. In addition, the State Board set a high standard for math and voted to adopt Algebra II as the default third credit of math.

Click here for more information about CORE 24.

We’re not done

The State Board’s approval of CORE 24 is just the first step.

CORE 24 will be phased-in over six years, but nothing will happen unless the State Legislature implements CORE 24 and approves the funding schools need to hire more teachers and extend the school day to six periods.

Stay tuned for the next opportunity to take action. Please thank the members of the State Board of Education for raising the bar.