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A conversation with Roundtable Member Mark Mitchke

February 28th, 2023

  1. Why did you decide to join the Washington Roundtable? Washington state has been my home for nearly 30 years, and I value the opportunity to be part of leadership efforts to strengthen our communities and our economy. I believe employers have an important role to play in driving economic prosperity and opportunity for everyone in our state. Washington Roundtable provides a… Read more

70,000+ Fewer Postsecondary Students Enrolled in Washington Compared to Pre-Pandemic

January 18th, 2023

The crisis of stagnant or declining postsecondary enrollment – a concern even before the pandemic – is deepening at WA public two- and four-year colleges and universities. According to data shared with the Washington Roundtable by the state’s public postsecondary institutions: Fall 2022 enrollment of resident undergraduate students at Washington’s public four-year colleges and universities is down by nearly 10,000 students (11.3%) compared… Read more

Around the Table: Bristol Myers Squibb, Bank of America, Microsoft

January 12th, 2023

Supporting inclusion: Congratulations to Bristol Myers Squibb, recently recognized as a top pharmaceutical company for inclusiveness in oncology clinical trials based on Bioethics International’s new index for measuring the fair inclusion of underrepresented patients in clinical research. Learn more. Building community leaders: Bank of America continues its commitment to youth leadership development by providing a cohort of high school students the opportunity to participate in their hands on… Read more

POLICY AGENDA: Sharing Our Priorities for 2023

January 11th, 2023

Washingtonians have demonstrated tremendous strength and resiliency following the COVID-19 pandemic. State revenue collections continue to come in higher than expected and employment projections remain strong. That said, national efforts to tackle inflation and other challenges raise concerns about the potential for an economic downturn. Amidst these challenges, state policymakers have an opportunity to chart a course to diverse and inclusive statewide growth. This work… Read more

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Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 weeks agoLegislators are considering a bill that would open the door for schools to graduate students who lack core basic skills, leaving them ill-prepared to lead economically self-sufficient lives. Say no to HB 1308 as currently written. #waleg #waedu https://t.co/1dvkAEzOZQ
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 weeks agoWhat is College in the High School and what difference can it make for students? @ZSD_News HS Principal @JeffCharbonneau explains: https://t.co/yV7cgZ10qI #CredentialEssential #waleg #Pathto70 Please pass SB 5408!
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 weeks agoOut of the 100 students who complete US History through College in the High School in @ZSD_News, only about 30 can pay to receive the college credit. This is a problem, and @JeffCharbonneau explains how SB 5048 can fix it. https://t.co/yV7cgZ10qI #WAleg
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 weeks agoLegislators are considering a bill that would open the door for schools to graduate students who lack core basic skills in reading & math, leaving them ill-prepared to lead economically self-sufficient lives. Say no to HB 1308 as currently written. https://t.co/1dvkAEzOZQ
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable3 weeks agoThe common thread of all graduation pathways is a uniform, agreed-upon standard of minimum expectations in reading, writing and math. That thread is in danger of snapping. Say no to HB 1308 as currently written. https://t.co/bT9wmoj2zp #waleg #waedu https://t.co/CNIVRDAWSe