Marysville School District replacement levy on the Feb. 14 ballot
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 8, 2023—Voters in the Marysville School District are being urged to vote by February 14 on a replacement levy that represents one of its most significant school funding measures since the 1970s. The levy failed twice in 2022, causing budget cuts across two school year cycles. A third “no” vote would leave […]
Kristen Michal sworn-in as Marysville School District Board of Director
MARYSVILLE, Wash., January 29, 2023—At a special school board meeting on Thursday, January 26, Marysville Superintendent Dr. Zac Robbins administered the Oath of Office to the newest member to join the Board of Directors, Kristen Michal. Michal was appointed to serve as the District Director for Area 5 — the southern area of the school […]
County seeking individuals to write local ballot measure statements
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 17, 2022—The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the February 14, 2023, Special Election local voters’ pamphlet. Pamphlets will be mailed as an insert with the ballot. Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of whom is designated […]
Snohomish County Schools: How the pandemic affected student achievement
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, July 25, 2022 – The first round of test scores since the pandemic is in for Snohomish County schools. Almost entirely across the board, fewer students met standards for English, Math, and Science, indicating how the last two years have affected public education. However, this decrease in the number of students that met […]
Activist groups resort to School Surety Bonds claims in attempt to end mask mandates
In an attempt to counter mask mandates at local school districts, some organizations across the nation have begun to employ a little-known approach – targeting the surety bonds of their public school officials. Two activist groups in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Bethalto, Ill., have resorted to this tactic. Public officials – including superintendents, treasurers, and others […]
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 […]
February Special Election 2022: Winners, losers, and too close to call
UPDATE [7 PM 2-9-22] Updated Special Election Results SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 8, 2022 – Today was the last day hundreds of thousands of Snohomish County residents cast their ballot to vote in the 2022 Special Election for county and local elections. Results are based on ballots counted as of Tuesday, February 9. Special Election results […]
Marysville one step closer in Superintendent search
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 2, 2022 – Marysville School District is one step closer in its search for a new superintendent after completing its application process in January. The district, which placed Superintendent Jason Thompson on leave last spring, began its search in November 2021. This last year has been one of tumult for the Marysville […]
School District Bonds and Levies on February ballot
This February, voters will decide the fate of their local school districts as they vote on education bonds and levies that provide critical funding for their schools. Over a decade ago, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state was failing to fully fund education, therefore violating its constitutional duty. As a result, Washington State […]
Curriculum Associates recognizes two local teachers for innovative learning
Tanya King of Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood and Zachary Pfrimmer of Liberty Elementary School in Marysville receive national recognition by Curriculum Associates for their best-in-class use of educational programs NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., January 11, 2022— Curriculum Associates has named Tanya King of Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood and Zachary Pfrimmer of Liberty Elementary School in Marysville […]
