ESD: October Students of the Month

Edmonds eLearning Academy Student Name: Savvy MauParents’ names: Chanda Lek and Michael MauInterests: I love to read and watch movies. I believe that the best thing in life is to constantly learn and keep your brain active.Employment: I am currently a hostess at Olive Garden. Before I went full-time to EeLA, I would volunteer through […]
Education Levy bridges funding gap, comes to Feb. 8 ballot

LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 17, 2021 – The Edmonds School District Board of Directors voted to place an Education Levy on the Feb. 8, 2022, ballot. This would be a replacement of the existing Educational Programs & Operations Levy, not a new tax. “As a parent and board member, I am thankful our district offers a […]
Maryland high school teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize

United States teacher Keishia Thorpe, an immigrant from Jamaica who has opened up college education for low-income, first-generation American, immigrant and refugee students, has been named the winner of the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2021, in partnership with UNESCO. According to the Varkey Foundation, the purpose of the Global Teacher Prize is to recognize […]
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: […]
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’ […]
Upcoming Edmonds School Board meeting

LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 9, 2021 – For its 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 12 regular BUSINESS MEETING the Edmonds School Board will discuss/vote on the following item: Approve the Out of Area Assignments for Certificated Staff Covid 19 Vaccination Agreement Document between the District and the Public, Professional and Office-Clerical Employee and Drivers Local Union #763 Memorandum […]
Spruce Elementary teacher receives global recognition

While teaching students to read and write, Jennie Warmouth inspires them to think critically and develop empathy. Jennie Warmouth, a second grade teacher at Spruce Elementary, is one of the 50 finalists in a global teacher contest. Warmouth’s ability to make standardized curricula personally applicable for her students makes her an outstanding educator. The contest […]
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 […]
Upcoming Edmonds School Board meeting

LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 26, 2021 – For its 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 28 regular BUSINESS MEETING the Edmonds School Board will discuss/review/vote on the following items: Superintendent Gustavo Balderas will provide an update to the Board regarding the 2021-2022 school re-entry. July 2021 Budget Report 2021-2022 School Improvement Plans 2021-2022 Agreement between Edmonds School District and […]
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 […]