Vancouver Public Schools says it will need to cut more than 50 teacher and staff positions to help close a $14.3 million budget deficit. Continue Reading More Than 50 Teachers And Staff Could Be Cut At Vancouver SchoolsRead More
The state's previous social studies standards listed three causes for the Civil War: sectionalism, states' rights and slavery, in that order. Continue Reading 1 In 10 Public School Students Are In Texas. Read More
It's a sad fact of life that K-12 students must practice for calamities such as earthquakes, fires, lockdowns or active shooters. Now a few public schools in the region are roping in parents and guardians to practice for the aftermath. Read More
Earlier this month the Washington state Supreme Court brought to an end to a school funding fight which began more than a decade ago. What's the history of the very important decision? Continue Reading McCleary Case: A Read More
The Seattle School Board voted unanimously on Wednesday night to hire Denise Juneau as the district’s new superintendent. Continue Reading Seattle Picks New Superintendent; Denise Juneau Hails From MontanaRead More
An Idaho Senate panel voted February 22 to retain all references to man-made climate change in proposed science standards for K-12 education, which could end a three-year fight over the rules. Continue Reading Idaho Senate Read More
The Chehalis School District broke ground on one new elementary school, but a second has been put on hold after the Washington Legislature failed to pass a $4.1 billion capital construction budget. CHEHALIS SCHOOL DISTRICT Listen Washington state lawmakers have adjourned and gone home without passing a $4.1 billion capital construction budget. For a community… Read More
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a third special session on Wednesday and said it was time to ”crack the whip” on lawmakers to get a budget deal and avoid a July 1 government shutdown. AUSTIN JENKINS / NORTHWEST NEWS NETWORK Listen Unless lawmakers can agree on a budget, the state of Washington is just days… Read More
