State’s Education Superintendent calls on DOH to remove state mask mandate for students
Below is a statement by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal on his recommendation to the Department of Health and Governor to make masks a local health department decision for students in K–12 schools. OLYMPIA—February 9, 2022—Throughout the pandemic, the Department of Health and Governor Inslee have set essential health and safety requirements for our schools using […]
Proposed bill would require early childhood education enrollment by age 5
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Early childhood education is so critical to student success that now some educators are pushing for enrollment in school by age five. Currently, Washington parents are allowed enrollment for their child with the local school system until age eight. If Senate Bill 5537 passes, they’ll be the last in the […]
Mukilteo School District changes COVID-19 policies amid a spike in cases
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 16, 2022 – With the Mukilteo School District reducing the period of self-quarantine and isolation for those who have tested positive or been exposed to the COVID-19 virus from 10 to 5 days, families are left with questions regarding the well-being of their community. In an announcement released last Friday by the […]
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 […]
State of WA State Education, Jan. 7
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 5, 2022 – This Friday, Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal will provide the first annual update on the state of Washington’s K–12 students, educators, and schools. Topics will include updates on student mental health and learning, health and safety, Class of 2021 graduation rates, fall 2021 assessment scores, education funding, and more. […]
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 […]
Dr. Betty Cobbs receives ACT leadership award
EVERETT, Wash., December 18, 2021 – This last November, Everett’s own Dr. Betty Cobbs was awarded the Trustee of the Year Leadership Award. Dr. Cobbs was presented the award by the Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT) for her contribution to Washington State’s community and technical colleges. Cobbs has served as chair on Everett […]
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 […]
