Education Perspectives from Governor Inslee’s office Marcie Maxwell Senior Policy Advisor - Education K-12, Early Learning, Higher Ed, Workforce Development

EARLY CHILDHOODELEMENTARY SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE & WORKFORCE Aligning Education Programs & Transitions For Student Success & A Working Washington

“All Means All”

 TPEP – Teacher & Principal Evaluation Program (SB /SB )  Common Core State Standards (English Language Arts and Math)  Smarter Balanced Assessments (Technology-based system) (HB )  Next Generation Science Standards (science standards at all grade levels)  School Accountability for Struggling Schools (SB /HB /SB )  Online Learning Programs Accreditation (SB / HB )  WaKids Kindergarten Readiness Inventory (SB & HB )  Career & Tech Ed (CTE) Strategic Plan (HB 1710 – 2011)  Encouraging AP and IB Advanced Programs (HB 1642 – 2013)  Computer Science as Math or Science Credit (HB 1472 – 2013)  Education Health Indicators & Strengthening Outcomes (SB 5491/SB )  Charter Schools (Initiative 1240 – 2012)  ERDC – P-20 Education Data Links (Achievement, Transitions, Attainment, Effectiveness )  Career and College Ready Grad; CTE math/science equiv. (SB 6552 – 2014) Additional Reforms In Implementation

Graduation = Pathways to Prosperity

POLICY & BUDGET - VALUES & DECISIONS K-12 public schools …paramount duty in Washington state constitution (plus non-basic educ. programs) Early Learning …readiness to learn in K-12 school years and beyond Postsecondary …preparing talented, innovative and skilled workforce, preparing productive community members, worker re-training; lifelong learning Other state general fund budget investments: Vulnerable People …developmentally disabled, foster care, elder care, child care, injured and rehab, unemployed, food, shelter Public Safety …prison system, state patrol, forest fires, public health, environment Health …health care, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, women and children General Fund Obligations …pensions, debt service on capital budget expenditures Lawsuits …McCleary K-12 education, culverts, home health care workers, mental health patients Potential Initiatives on Voter Ballots …K-12 Class Size (unfunded) … Cancer Research & Treatment (no go)

Revenue collections are at historically low levels when compared to our overall economy General Fund-State revenue as percentage of Washington personal income Projected Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, September 2013 ›In 1990, GF-S revenue equaled about 7% of total personal income. ›If the same were true today, we would have about $15 billion in additional revenue for current biennium. ›In 1990, GF-S revenue equaled about 7% of total personal income. ›If the same were true today, we would have about $15 billion in additional revenue for current biennium.

Washington ranks low in state and local tax collections State and Local Tax Collections Per $1,000 Personal Income Fiscal Year 2011 Washington $98.95 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Average = $108.31