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  • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Webinars

    07/31/2017
    The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is seeking community input on the second draft of Washington’s ESSA Consolidated Plan. Webinar Schedule: Tuesday, August 15, 4-6 pm: bit.ly/ESSAWebinarAug15 Wednesday, August 16, 11 am-1 pm: bit.ly/ESSAWebinarAug16 Saturday, August 19, 11 am-1 pm: bit.ly/ESSAWebinarAug19 Wednesday, August 23, 5-7 pm: bit.ly/ESSAWebinarAug23 Wednesday, August 30, 6-8 pm: bit.ly/ESSAWebinarAug30 Public comment period: August 7 to September 5.

  • 3 Days of Aloha (7/26-7/28)

    07/17/2017
    The Ke Kukui Foundation is hosting their annual Hawaiian Festival “3 Days of Aloha in the Pacific Northwest” on July 26, 27, and 28. There will be hula presentations, island food, arts & craft vendors, Hawaiian music, children’s activities, cultural demonstrations, and more! Featured activities: Thursday, July 26 Friday, July 27 Saturday, July 28 Hula and Craft Workshop Thursday Night Pa`ina Hula Competition and Craft Workshop Aloha 5K Fun Run/Walk Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival View more information about the festival.

  • New board members appointed to CAPAA

    07/12/2017
    Governor Jay Inslee recently announced the reappointment of Lisa Dickinson and Mohan Gurung and made the following appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA):     Donny Rojo is a 2nd generation Filipino American. He comes from a US Navy military family who settled in Bremerton, Washington. He attended Olympic and Central Kitsap High School and then obtained his BS in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. During his time as a college student, he was a member of the Filipino American Student… Read more

  • Newsletter for July 12, 2017

    07/12/2017
    Next Board Meeting September 16, 2017 Location TBD View meeting information. The Commission would like to congratulate Donny Rojo and Ekkarath Sisavatdy, who were appointed to CAPAA by Gov. Inslee effective July 1. In addition, the Governor reappointed Commissioners Lisa Dickinson and Mohan Gurung to another 3-year term. The Commission would like to thank Commissioners Darren Pen and Zer Vue for their service and leadership in improving the lives of Asian Pacific Americans in Washington. They completed their terms on June 30. About our new Commissioners: Donny Rojo established the… Read more