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Orchard Center Elementary teacher wins Milken National Educator Award.: Bonita Dixon, West Valley School District reading teacher in Spokane, WA, earned the award because of her ability to reach students and teach other educators her techniques. Spokesman-Review story, A1, 10/5/2000.

Milken National Educator Award goes to Sunnyside Elementary teacher.: Kristi Rennebohm-Franz, first and second grade teacher in Pullman, WA, was among the 146 educators honored nationally by the Milken Family Foundation. Spokesman-Review story, A1, 10/5/2000.

State tests show continued rise in reading and math.: Nearly two-thirds of schools meet reading goals early, gains are widespread across state, and among racial/ethnic groups according to a September 12, 2000, news release from the Washington State Superintendent's Office. "We're seeing excellent progress among a broad group of kids from diverse ethnic backgrounds, among boys and girls and in schools across the landscape of Washington state," said Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson. "It's terrific news for parents, teachers and community leaders who are investing so much in preparing our kids for their future. Not only are we are enjoying solid gains in traditional testing, we are, more importantly, seeing steady and consistent growth on the WASL," said Bergeson. "That's two thumbs up for Washington state schools."
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Spokane Area educators selected for Governor's Panel: Gov. Gary Locke has selected the members of a board to set the standards for basic skills, subject matter assessments and teacher certification, and other standards for principals, administrators and education specialists in Washington State. The 19 member Professional Educator Standards Board will include Spokane Public School superintendent Gary Livingston, Spokane School District speech pathologist Karen Rademaker Simpson, and Whitworth College Dean of Education Dennis Sterner. Spokesman-Review story, B4, 7/12/2000.

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