Marysville one step closer in Superintendent search
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 2, 2022 – Marysville School District is one step closer in its search for a new superintendent after completing its application process in January. The district, which placed Superintendent Jason Thompson on leave last spring, began its search in November 2021. This last year has been one of tumult for the Marysville […]
Mukilteo removes ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from curriculum
On January 24, Mukilteo School District board members voted to remove “To Kill a Mockingbird” from the district’s ninth-grade English curriculum. The book was reviewed by a committee after Kamiak High School received a complaint from a community member who cited the novel’s repeated use of the “n-word” and claimed the book promotes “white saviorhood.” […]
School District Bonds and Levies on February ballot
This February, voters will decide the fate of their local school districts as they vote on education bonds and levies that provide critical funding for their schools. Over a decade ago, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state was failing to fully fund education, therefore violating its constitutional duty. As a result, Washington State […]
Gov. Inslee’s 2022 State of the State Address
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 12, 2022 – On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2022 State of the State Address in a legislative session at the Capitol in Olympia. His address outlined his proposals to increase spending in the housing, education, transportation sectors, and called on lawmakers to address inadequate housing and climate change policies. He […]
Reykdal: 62% of students not satisfied with curriculum, mental health waning
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 8, 2022 – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal held a press conference yesterday to discuss the state of K-12 education in Washington throughout the pandemic and more recently the Omicron variant. The press conference covered COVID/Omicron updates, student mental health, graduation rates, 2021 student assessment, school funding, teacher education, state […]
Edmonds SD approves lease for Housing Hope to provide housing for homeless students
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 20, 2021 – The December 14 Edmonds School District meeting took an emotional turn as students and parents spoke out about their negative experiences with the district’s COVID policies. The board also unanimously approved the Ground Lease & Surplus with Housing Hope resolution. Highlights from the district’s previous meeting can be found […]
Dr. Betty Cobbs receives ACT leadership award
EVERETT, Wash., December 18, 2021 – This last November, Everett’s own Dr. Betty Cobbs was awarded the Trustee of the Year Leadership Award. Dr. Cobbs was presented the award by the Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT) for her contribution to Washington State’s community and technical colleges. Cobbs has served as chair on Everett […]
Marysville School Board seat vacant, new revelations on Superintendent’s resignation
MARYSVILLE, Wash., December 12, 2021 – In the December 8 school board meeting, the Marysville School District administered its oath of office to three of four new school board members – Wade Rinehart replacing Vanessa Edwards in District 4, Connor Krebbs replacing Chris Nation in District 1, and Katie Jackson in District 5, who ran […]
Three students arrested amidst separate school threats
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 10, 2021 – Three students in local school districts have been arrested over the last few days for making threats against schools in separate incidents. A 12-year-old in Everett and a 13-year-old and 14-year-old in Mukilteo face charges for threats against schools in their districts, just days after the fatal Oxford, […]
Do Parents Have a Say over Education? Edmonds and Mukilteo respond
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 2, 2021 – In November, the Lynnwood Times published an article entitled “Do Parents Have a Say over Education?” to discuss the controversial letter released by the National School Board Association (NSBA). Though the NSBA later removed and apologized for the letter, the effects of the letter included action by the Department […]
