With the 2017 legislative session underway and education dominating much of the discussion, Washington’s current and former Teachers of the Year have joined together as the Washington Teacher Advisory Council (WATAC) to influence legislative outcomes that work for students.
“We have excellent teachers in Washington, and we need their expertise and passion to inform our decisions,” Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction, said in media release. “I’m thrilled that this group of award-winning teachers is joining the big discussions that will move education forward in our state.”
WATAC kicks off the conversation with a Twitter campaign running through Thursday, Jan. 26. Each day will have a theme:
• Tuesday, Jan. 24 – Learn more about WATAC
• Wednesday, Jan. 25 – The newest edition of From Seed to Apple
• Thursday, Jan. 26 – Nominations for 2018 Washington State Teacher of the Year
The public is invited to tweet their education-related questions to @waOSPI using #AskATeacher.
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