Learning Loss: Four years after the pandemic, student proficiency down nationally
More than four years have passed since Bothell High School became the nation’s first school to shut down during the pandemic in February 2020. Their closure set a precedent, one which generated controversy across the nation. During the pandemic, some states ordered schools to be closed, others allowed districts to decide, and a few states […]
Fewer than half of Washington students are hitting grade level
On September 10, OSPI released its K-12 Report Card for the 2023-24 school year. Following national trends, fewer than half of Washington students met academic proficiency. Testing was over grades 3-8 and 10. In Washington state, only 50.3% of students met ELA standards, 39.7% met math standards, and 43.5% met science standards in their spring […]
The Edmonds School District welcomes 11 new principals for this school year
The Edmonds School District is welcoming a total of 11 new principals this school season, including interims, assistant principals and a new executive director at its Educational Services Center (ESC). Here’s a short introduction of the new Edmonds School District principals—who they all are, where they have worked, and what the opportunities they bring with […]
School-Based Health Services coming to Cascade and Everett high schools
EVERETT—Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) will be adding two new school-based health centers at Everett and Cascade high schools in mid-2025. “This new partnership with the Everett School District is an incredible step in our goal to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to community members of all ages” said Joe Vessey, Chief Executive Officer […]
Lynnwood student-athletes forge new paths to collegiate football
LYNNWOOD—Several student athletes from the Lynnwood area are set to continue their football careers at the collegiate level. After graduating high school this spring, these athletes have committed to playing at various colleges and universities, representing their hometown and serving as positive examples for future generations. Mountlake Terrace High School Three student-athletes from Mountlake Terrace […]
Larsen tours Meadowdale High School to discuss LED lighting replacements
LYNNWOOD—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner, and other ESD staff, on Monday, May 20, for a tour of Lynnwood’s Meadowdale High School where he discussed a recent earmark request of $2.2 million to replace florescent bulbs with LED lighting at three schools. The three schools—Meadowdale High School, Edmonds-Woodway […]
Edmonds School Board Director announces resignation effective July
LYNNWOOD—School Board Director Dr Deborah Kilgore is resigning from the Edmonds School District Board effective July 10, 2024, as she and her family will be moving out of state. Director Kilgore made her announcement during the School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She has served on the School Board for six and half […]
Lynnwood Council rejects 100-story apartments, approves more speed cameras
LYNNWOOD—Approximately 40 history students of Cedar Park Christian School on Friday, May 3, completed a field trip to Lynnwood City Hall where they took to the dais and directly participated in the democratic process with a mock student-led city council meeting. “I think it is great learning experience for them to actually sit in the […]
Letter-to-Editor: Edmonds Schools, commit to saving the arts!
To Edmonds School District officials and members of the School Board, As members of the broad and diverse community served by the Edmonds School District, we wish to register our distress at the pending cuts to arts and music programs. You, as educators, know as well as we do that art, music, drama and other […]
Voters approve $866 million in school bonds and levies in Special Election
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County voters overwhelmingly supported ballot measures to provide funding for school districts across the Snohomish County in the February 13 Special Election. Both the Marysville Transportation Benefit District and the levy for Fire District 22 passed handsomely with 71% and 60% respectively. Voter turnout as of the count on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, […]
