The State Board has just approved a $1M annual budget to sustain crucial supports for mastery-based learning, but it's a drastic 80% cut from previous funding levels!
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#WA #CitizenPortal #MasteryBasedLearning #BudgetAllocation #EducationalSupport
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Board approves $1M/year request to sustain mastery-based learning collaborative
The State Board approved a motion to submit a $1,000,000-per-year agency budget request to continue modest support for mastery-based learning cohorts, delegating authority to the executive director to manage the request process.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The State Board has just approved a $1M annual budget to sustain crucial supports for mastery-based learning, but it's a drastic 80% cut from previous funding levels!
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#WA #CitizenPortal #MasteryBasedLearning #BudgetAllocation #EducationalSupport
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#WA #CitizenPortal #MasteryBasedLearning #BudgetAllocation #EducationalSupport
We had a great Coffee with Counselors this month! Our full-time on-site counselors play a vital role in promoting social and emotional growth as part of our curriculum.
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We had a great Coffee with Counselors this month! Our full-time on-site counselors play a vital role in promoting social and emotional growth as part of our curriculum.
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
When a new admin started last year, I created a one-page guide to my classroom.
It was a grounding exercise that helped me reflect on my priorities and the environment I strive to create for my students.
#CSForAll #STEMEducation #MasteryBasedLearning
It was a grounding exercise that helped me reflect on my priorities and the environment I strive to create for my students.
#CSForAll #STEMEducation #MasteryBasedLearning
February 11, 2026 at 9:34 PM
When a new admin started last year, I created a one-page guide to my classroom.
It was a grounding exercise that helped me reflect on my priorities and the environment I strive to create for my students.
#CSForAll #STEMEducation #MasteryBasedLearning
It was a grounding exercise that helped me reflect on my priorities and the environment I strive to create for my students.
#CSForAll #STEMEducation #MasteryBasedLearning
Is your school the perfect match? Find out if TSS is the ideal place for your student to flourish! Join our Virtual Information Session on Thurs 11/6 from 7-8pm thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/virtua...
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #ArlingtonVA #HandsOnLearning #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #ArlingtonVA #HandsOnLearning #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS
October 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Is your school the perfect match? Find out if TSS is the ideal place for your student to flourish! Join our Virtual Information Session on Thurs 11/6 from 7-8pm thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/virtua...
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #ArlingtonVA #HandsOnLearning #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #ArlingtonVA #HandsOnLearning #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS
To make room for mistakes in #APCSP, I grade less.
I only grade one assignment a week. For the rest, I provide answer keys so students can self-monitor. This gives me the capacity to give actionable feedback and allow for redos.
#MasteryBasedLearning #MasteryLearning #GrowthMindset
I only grade one assignment a week. For the rest, I provide answer keys so students can self-monitor. This gives me the capacity to give actionable feedback and allow for redos.
#MasteryBasedLearning #MasteryLearning #GrowthMindset
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
To make room for mistakes in #APCSP, I grade less.
I only grade one assignment a week. For the rest, I provide answer keys so students can self-monitor. This gives me the capacity to give actionable feedback and allow for redos.
#MasteryBasedLearning #MasteryLearning #GrowthMindset
I only grade one assignment a week. For the rest, I provide answer keys so students can self-monitor. This gives me the capacity to give actionable feedback and allow for redos.
#MasteryBasedLearning #MasteryLearning #GrowthMindset
Idaho's Senate Bill 1096 is set to revolutionize education by promoting a mastery-based model that prioritizes student competency over traditional grades.
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#ID #CivicAccountability #MasteryBasedLearning #EducationInnovation #CitizenPortal
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#ID #CivicAccountability #MasteryBasedLearning #EducationInnovation #CitizenPortal
Idaho Education Department expands mastery-based education network for charter schools
Idaho Education Department invites charter schools to join mastery-based education network annually.
citizenportal.ai
February 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Idaho's Senate Bill 1096 is set to revolutionize education by promoting a mastery-based model that prioritizes student competency over traditional grades.
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#ID #CivicAccountability #MasteryBasedLearning #EducationInnovation #CitizenPortal
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#ID #CivicAccountability #MasteryBasedLearning #EducationInnovation #CitizenPortal
The Issaquah School District has approved its 2025–26 School Improvement Plans, but educators are calling for a shift away from grade-based goals to focus on mastery and genuine growth in learning.
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#WA #EducationReform #CitizenPortal #MasteryBasedLearning #EquityInEducation
Learn more here!
#WA #EducationReform #CitizenPortal #MasteryBasedLearning #EquityInEducation
Board approves 2025–26 school improvement plans after public comments urging mastery‑based measures
The board approved each school's 2025–26 School Improvement Plan; public commenters urged moving away from letter‑grade targets toward mastery and growth measures, citing risks of grade inflation and inequity.
citizenportal.ai
December 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The Issaquah School District has approved its 2025–26 School Improvement Plans, but educators are calling for a shift away from grade-based goals to focus on mastery and genuine growth in learning.
Learn more here!
#WA #EducationReform #CitizenPortal #MasteryBasedLearning #EquityInEducation
Learn more here!
#WA #EducationReform #CitizenPortal #MasteryBasedLearning #EquityInEducation
Is TSS the right fit for your kid? Join our Virtual Info Session on 11/6 from 7-8pm to learn about our mastery-based learning & the students we serve thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/virtua...
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #RosslynVA #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #RosslynVA #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Is TSS the right fit for your kid? Join our Virtual Info Session on 11/6 from 7-8pm to learn about our mastery-based learning & the students we serve thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/virtua...
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #RosslynVA #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #RosslynVA #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
Students in forensics showed resilience by engaging with forensic anthropology through hands-on labs. They explored techniques to create biological profiles from bones! #ForensicScience #LearningByDoing #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
October 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Students in forensics showed resilience by engaging with forensic anthropology through hands-on labs. They explored techniques to create biological profiles from bones! #ForensicScience #LearningByDoing #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA
What do we have cooking here at TSS? Snickerdoodles and chocolate chip cookies! Our HS Cooking students baked some delicious cookies the other day! 🍪 #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #RosslynVA #HandsOnLearning #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS
September 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What do we have cooking here at TSS? Snickerdoodles and chocolate chip cookies! Our HS Cooking students baked some delicious cookies the other day! 🍪 #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #RosslynVA #HandsOnLearning #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS
Recently, our juniors and seniors participated in a hands-on chemistry lab - we love experiential learning here at TSS! #MasteryBasedLearning #HandsOnLearning #TheSycamoreSchool #Arlington
September 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Recently, our juniors and seniors participated in a hands-on chemistry lab - we love experiential learning here at TSS! #MasteryBasedLearning #HandsOnLearning #TheSycamoreSchool #Arlington
