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 […]
Three students arrested amidst separate school threats
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 10, 2021 – Three students in local school districts have been arrested over the last few days for making threats against schools in separate incidents. A 12-year-old in Everett and a 13-year-old and 14-year-old in Mukilteo face charges for threats against schools in their districts, just days after the fatal Oxford, […]
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 […]
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 Mukilteo School Board meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., October 9, 2021 – For its 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 11 regular BUSINESS MEETING the Mukilteo School Board will discuss/review the following item: October Enrollment Update High School and Beyond Plan Update Mukilteo School Board meeting time and location NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Governor Inslee’s proclamation, the Board meeting will be […]
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 Mukilteo School Board meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 26, 2021 – For its 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 27 regular BUSINESS MEETING the Mukilteo School Board will discuss/review the following item: Summer Learning, Transitions, and Opening of School Reports – Part II Mukilteo School Board meeting time and location NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Governor Inslee’s proclamation, the Board meeting […]
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 […]
Inslee signs emergency proclamation requiring in-person learning
By Washington state Governor’s Office | Press Release Olympia, Wash., March 16, 2021 – Gov. Jay Inslee yesterday signed an emergency proclamation requiring all public K-12 schools in Washington to provide opportunities in both remote instruction and on-campus, in-person instruction. Returning to the classroom Under the proclamation, schools will be allowed to stagger the reintroduction of students […]
Unions and school districts respond to emergency proclamation mandating in-person learning
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Grades K-6 must have an in-person option by April 5 Grades 7-12 must have an in-person option by April 19 Districts are required to offer 30% of instructional time on-site in classrooms/at least two days per week Districts must offer remote and in-person instructional options for all students All […]
