School Bus Driver Shortage
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 10, 2022 – The Edmonds School District announced Sunday evening that student transportation may be affected the week of January 10, 2022. The district is experiencing an increasingly severe shortage of school bus drivers due to illness and Department of Health requirements. What parents/guardians need to do Families need to monitor their […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
