Not since the Industrial Revolution has a generation of students faced such profound changes in what they are expected to know.
I am sure our students are experiencing mixed emotions. They are excited about reconnecting with their friends, looking forward to meeting their new teachers, and curious about what they will learn this year. Some may wish summer vacation could continue indefinitely.
It’s the start of the school year for Federal Way Public Schools. I want to share a brief anecdote from a recent back-to-school administrators’ meeting, where we gathered to discuss the upcoming school year. We discussed our vision, our expectations, and the strategies for implementing a standards-based education system.
