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Elevating Student Voices is part of our Washington State Strategy
Our Washington State strategy and approach is grounded in listening, and a key group of people that we’re listening to are students across Washington. September 22nd, 2023
Our Washington State strategy and approach is grounded in listening, and a key group of people that we’re listening to are students across Washington. September 22nd, 2023
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August 2023 Newsletter: Listening to students
Celebrating student voices and perspectives as we head into another school year in Washington state. August 30th, 2023
Celebrating student voices and perspectives as we head into another school year in Washington state. August 30th, 2023
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Education
Horizons Newsletter: New WA State Grant Opportunity
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Washington State team is launching a Request for Proposals to join Horizons. August 7th, 2023
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Washington State team is launching a Request for Proposals to join Horizons. August 7th, 2023
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Education
Three reasons the Gates Foundation is launching Horizons in Washington state
Young people in Washington state are always exploring new horizons – music, sports, friends, different classes, and future careers. For many, however, some of these horizons can feel like a dream that’s unreachable. August 7th, 2023
Young people in Washington state are always exploring new horizons – music, sports, friends, different classes, and future careers. For many, however, some of these horizons can feel like a dream that’s unreachable. August 7th, 2023
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June 2023 Newsletter: Our focus this summer — and beyond
As I shared in a recent blog post, in our work to ensure young people in Washington state have the opportunities they need to design the future they want, I always try to keep three students in the forefront of my mind. June 30th, 2023
As I shared in a recent blog post, in our work to ensure young people in Washington state have the opportunities they need to design the future they want, I always try to keep three students in the forefront of my mind. June 30th, 2023
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Education
Creating Limitless Opportunities for Washington State’s Students
Our Washington State director, Angela Jones, shares the launch of the new Limitless Learning Network. June 16th, 2023
Our Washington State director, Angela Jones, shares the launch of the new Limitless Learning Network. June 16th, 2023
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May 2023: Our recent trip to Yakima
Learning from regional partners who are helping students make a successful transition from high school to postsecondary. May 30th, 2023
Learning from regional partners who are helping students make a successful transition from high school to postsecondary. May 30th, 2023
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April 2023: How Washington’s college enrollment ranks nationally
Nearly 90% of high school students in Washington want to pursue a postsecondary education after high school. However, new data shows that fewer students are taking that step. April 27th, 2023
Nearly 90% of high school students in Washington want to pursue a postsecondary education after high school. However, new data shows that fewer students are taking that step. April 27th, 2023
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National Volunteer Month: Western Washington organizations looking for volunteers
Check out this list to see which opportunities spark your interest! April 11th, 2023
Check out this list to see which opportunities spark your interest! April 11th, 2023
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March 2023: Meet some of the women shaping education in WA
Reflecting on Women’s History Month alongside state education and local nonprofit leaders. March 31st, 2023
Reflecting on Women’s History Month alongside state education and local nonprofit leaders. March 31st, 2023