Edmonds School District Budget Cuts Threaten the Power of Public Education
Dear Editor, The Foundation for Edmonds School District would like to shed light on the budget shortfall facing the Edmonds School District. The potential ramifications of this educational budget deficit are grave, with expected increases in class sizes, reduced funding for art, music, sports, and extracurricular activities that contribute to intellectual, emotional and physical development […]
250 Asian American books donated to libraries at 16 schools
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 21, 2023—On June 9th, the Very Asian Foundation organized a mixer event at Fire & the Feast, a local Edmonds restaurant. The gathering brought together esteemed guests including local elected officials, principals, librarians, Foundation for Edmonds School District staff, and members of the Very Asian Foundation to commemorate a significant donation of […]
Housing Hope celebrates Groundbreaking for new Madrona Highlands in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash., May 24, 2023—Well over one hundred residents attended Housing Hope’s groundbreaking ceremony for its new 52-unit affordable housing community, Madrona Highlands, on Tuesday, May 23, in South Edmonds. The $30 million dollar project will be the first of its kind for Housing Hope by working with churches owning “excessive land,” in south Snohomish […]
Annual POWWOW returns to Edmonds College on Mother’s Day
LYNWOOD, Wash., May 15, 2023—Edmonds College hosted its 37th annual Powwow on Mother’s Day, May 14, with vendors, dancers, and drummers of all ages participating in spirited celebrations of culture. In addition to Edmonds college, this year’s powwow was hosted in partnership with campus and community groups that provided the opportunity mentorship between college and […]
Beloved Edmonds School District Superintendent passes away
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 4, 2023—The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced the passing of former Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Nick Brossoit on Saturday, April 2, from his battle with pancreatic cancer. A service will be held at North County Christ the King Church in Lynden, 1 p.m. on April 15. The announcement from the […]
Former Lynnwood Citizen of the Year endorses Altamirano-Crosby for District 3 vacancy
It is with honor that I send to you my endorsement of Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Lynnwood City Councilwoman, for appointment to the vacant Snohomish County Council for District 3. Councilmember Altamirano-Crosby is in her first term on the Council. However, since her successful election in November 2019, Dr. Altamirano Crosby has served courageously and effectively and […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby seeks appointment to Snohomish County District 3 seat
LYNNWOOD, August 30, 2022—Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby will seek the Democratic Precinct Committee Officer nomination for appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3, to fill the vacancy left after the resignation of Councilwoman Stephanie Wright. Councilwoman Altamirano-Crosby currently serves on the Lynnwood City Council and succeeded Snohomish County Councilwoman Stephanie Wright as the […]
Snohomish County Schools: How the pandemic affected student achievement
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, July 25, 2022 – The first round of test scores since the pandemic is in for Snohomish County schools. Almost entirely across the board, fewer students met standards for English, Math, and Science, indicating how the last two years have affected public education. However, this decrease in the number of students that met […]
Altamirano-Crosby unanimously elected Chair of the Snohomish Health District Board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 12, 2022 –The Board of Health of the Snohomish Health District unanimously elected Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby as its Chair today. Members not attending today’s meeting were Lake Stevens City Council Member Anji Jorstad, Sultan City Council Member Joe Neigel, and County Councilman Nate Nehring. Chair Dr. Altamirano-Crosby was proceeded […]
An exclusive interview with Dr. Rebecca Miner, interim Superintendent for Edmonds School District
EDMONDS, Wash., June 29, 2022 — Former Shoreline Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner has been selected by the Edmonds School District Board of Directors to serve as interim Superintendent for the 2022 through 2023 school year. Beginning July 1, Dr. Miner will replace Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas, temporarily, until the school board can find a permanent […]
