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America Reads (National Resources)

Archived information about the four-year grassroots national campaign challenging every American to help our children learn to read. 
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Washington State University Extension 4-H Programs

Helps develop self-confidence, self-esteem and basic life skills.  
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White Stag Leadership Development (Affiliated with Boy Scouts of America)

A resource for junior leadership development and training. 
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College. It’s about having a plan and making it happen.These resources are available to help students, parents and educators get the information they need to plan for and make college a reality.  Read more
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Guide for Parents of Freshman and Sophomores [PDF]

Are you the parent of a freshman or sophomore? Find what you need in this comprehensive handbook. 
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Guide for Parents of Juniors and Seniors [PDF]

Are you the parent of a junior or senior? Find what you need in this comprehensive handbook. 
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Guide for Parents of Middle School Students [PDF]

Are you the parent of a middle school student? Find what you need in this comprehensive handbook. 
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Improving the Odds: Preparing Washington Students for Family-Wage Jobs

This report advocates for a K-12 education system that prepares all students for college and the world of work.  
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Pay for college with College Bound!

The College Bound Scholarship is a program for low-income youth. If your family qualifies your child could receive college tuition for up to four years! After your child applies, he/she needs to do well in middle and high school, graduate from high school, and stay out of trouble. The scholarship may be used at a community college, a vocational-technical college, or a 4 year college or university. For more information and to apply online, visit www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound or download a brochure here. 
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GET Ready for College!

The GET Program is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition plan. You prepay for your child's future college tuition and have peace of mind knowing that the value of your account is guaranteed by the state to keep pace with rising college tuition.  
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By 2014, 77 % of new jobs in Washington state that pay enough for an individual to support a small family will be held by people who’ve continued their education.

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