Edmonds School Board selects 2022 Levy committee members
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 30, 2021 – In its November 29 meeting, the Edmonds School District board of directors approved three members for the Educational Programs and Operations (EPO) Levy Pro/Con committees in a unanimous vote. The board previously approved a motion to place the levy on the February 2022 ballot. The board also approved its […]
Do parents have a say over education?
While many concerned parents are storming school boards to debate Critical Race Theory (CRT), sex education, and mask mandates in their public schools, some have begun to ask a broader question: do parents have a say over education at all? Virginians say “yes” The recent Virginia gubernatorial race addressed this question. Democrat candidate Terry McAuliffe […]
Edmonds School District approves it 2022 Legislative Platform
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 12, 2021 – On Tuesday the Edmonds School District revealed its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan in a presentation by Superintendent Gustavo Balderas, which is still in the discussion process, and unanimously approved its 2022 Legislative Platform, both of which focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Strategic Plan was divided into three sections: […]
Marysville School Board Director receives mail threat of purple powder
MARYSVILLE, Wash., November 3, 2021 – While many Marysville students were trick-or-treating this Sunday, their district board member Keira Atchley and her family spent the day in fear after receiving a threatening letter filled with a purple powdered substance. The envelope arrived on Sunday at the home of Atchley’s mother, Christy Wilman. The letter, which […]
Snohomish County Schools: A comparison across the County
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 14, 2021 – Each school year, the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) updates its K12 Report Card, which details the academic achievements, among other metrics, of Washington public school districts. The Lynnwood Times has compiled several metrics from the most recent OSPI Report Card and from the individual districts’ […]
Staffing shortages discussed at Edmonds School District meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 29, 2021 – The Edmonds School District held its second school board meeting of the new school year on September 28 with only three board members present. The meeting centered on the Edmonds School District’s re-entry response to COVID as well as its severe staffing shortage. Public Comments One citizen voiced concern […]
Marysville School District Superintendent to receive $200,000 separation pay
UPDATE 2:05 p.m. October 8, 2021: The Marysville School District notified the Lynnwood Times of a link to an external portal located on the website that links to the Special Meeting agenda. The district also clarified with the The Times that not all meeting announcements are placed in the News Section of the district’s website. […]
South Lynnwood Neighborhood Plan survey results
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 21, 2021 – On Monday, the Lynnwood City Council discussed the results of the South Lynnwood Neighborhood Plan survey, which were released a few days previous. Council also introduced the new Social Justice Coordinator after much debate surrounding the position. South Lynnwood Neighborhood Plan Survey Results Community Planning Manager Ashley Winchell presented […]
Parents talk COVID at Edmonds School Board meeting
EDMONDS, Wash. – On September 14, the first Edmonds school board meeting of the 2021-2022 school year took place over Zoom amidst rising COVID cases in the county. The meeting predominantly focused on the district’s commitment to safe reopening measures. Meetings will continue to take place over Zoom for the duration of the year. The […]
National PTA event emphasizes safe protocols for reopening schools
In a September 1st Facebook event hosted by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the CDC Foundation, a lineup of experts discussed the effects of COVID-19 on education and how educators can ensure safe practices as schools reopen across the country. Hosted by NBC News’ Kate Snow, the event, referred to as a “back […]
