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Northwest Education Magazine -- Fall 1999

Sea Change: Meeting the Challenge of Schoolwide Reform

In this issue: A Rising Tide

Putting It All Together

The School That Said, 'We Think We Can'

No More Revolving Door

Comprehensive Means Everything

Stepping Up the Rigor

Small Planet

Dialogue

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"We Think We Can", Part 5
School Change Timeline

1992: Bemiss Elementary ranks last in Spokane school district on Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills

1993: Bemiss leadership team forms to begin push for schoolwide reform, along with three other schools in Spokane; district pilot program funds one early childhood facilitator at Bemiss for onsite professional development

1994: Bemiss staff writes mission statement and beliefs, asserting, "It is the mission of Bemiss Elementary School, in partnership with parent/guardians and community, to empower each child to achieve his/her fullest potential to become a lifelong learner and responsible citizen."

1995: Bemiss staff reaches consensus on schoolwide goals; creates instructional frameworks aligned with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements

1996: U.S. Department of Education honors Bemiss as a Distinguished School in the Title I program

1999: Bemiss third-graders take Iowa Tests of Basic Skills for the first time, ranking at 53rd percentile nationally on composite of math and reading scores.

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