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  • 05/27/2015
    The State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has released its latest set of data regarding the suspension and expulsion rates for various student groups. The data shows how many students are being suspended or expelled in each school district and classifies that data into race, sex, and program. OSPI is using this project to assist schools with their student discipline efforts by providing resources and tools to recognize disparities, understand the underlying equity and civil rights issues, and identify practices that will improve discipline equity and keep… Read more
  • 05/01/2015
    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Nepal and to the Nepalese community in Washington who have loved ones in the region impacted by the devastating 7.8 earthquake. CAPAA encourages donations to the rescue and relief efforts that will bring safety and comfort to the millions of people in the earthquake zone. The Washington State Combined Fund Drive (CFD) is running a special disaster relief campaign to assist charities on the ground providing assistance to the people of Nepal. From now until the end of May, active and retired public employees and non-state employees can give to… Read more
  • 04/17/2015
    The Washington State Department of Health issued the press release below regarding an alert about Bo-Ying Compound after traces of lead were found in the product. Bo-Ying Compound is used to treat a wide variety of conditions in infants and children. Translations: Simplified Chinese (PDF, Word Document) Traditional Chinese (PDF, Word Document) Washington State Department of Health News Release Lead-warning for Chinese-produced children’s herbal cold and flu remedy OLYMPIA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent out an alert regarding Bo-Ying Compound after traces of lead were… Read more
  • 04/08/2015
    The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in serving on the Commission. CAPAA serves to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, health, and other areas. If selected, the individual will help examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Asian Pacific Americans. Commissioners also make recommendations to the Governor and state agencies with respect to desirable changes in program and… Read more