Local Politics
What is the name of the bill that would reverse the actions of SB 5785?
SB 5828!
What federal program provides low-interest loans and grants to help students afford college?
FASFA
what percentage of SU students receive SOME form of financial aid?
95%
What does the average preschool education cost in the USA?
$900/month
Which European country emphasizes play and social development so much that there is no schooling before age 7?
Finland
What percentage of Washington students at public four‑year colleges complete their degrees?
68%
What is the average private school tuition for university in the USA?
45K
True or False: People who have higher education are less likely to develop dementia
true! (Thanks Prof. Spinetta)
What type of elementary schooling is currently noted as the "best" for young children?
What countries are 1, 2, and, 3 on the list of most affordable education?
Germany, Norway, Argentina
What statewide program in Washington delivers a free book each month to children from birth up to age 5 to support early literacy?
Imagination Library
When was the executive order to dismantle the department of education signed?
March 20, 2025
18%
What is Waldorf education?
Waldorf education is a holistic, developmentally staged approach that emphasizes creativity, arts, hands-on and outdoor learning, social-emotional growth, and does not use technology
This country provides free tuition plus a 1,000 USD monthly stipend for attending any university within their country
Denmark
Washington sued over cuts to mental health funding that the "new" Department of Education tried to make. When did this happen?
July 2025
What city produces the "best" students in the USA? (almost 100% grad rate, high parental involvement, highest SAT/ACT scores)
Scarsdale, New York
How many states have adopted 4 day school weeks?
26
Which psychologist’s theories about social interaction and guided learning heavily influence U.S. early childhood education programs?
Lev Vygotsky
Which Asian country allows students to choose between science, arts, or commerce tracks in high school, which heavily influences career paths?
India
Who is the Washington State official leading lawsuits to protect federal education funding and keep the Department of Education functioning?
Attorney General Nick Brown
As of 2026, which state ranks the lowest in education?
Mississippi
What percentage of US students qualify for free lunch?
52%!
Which U.S. state was the first to require all children to attend kindergarten?
Massachusetts
As of 2026, this country ranked #1 for critical thinking skills on the PISA assessment
Singapore