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Cuts to Transition to Kindergarten Program Limit Access to High-Quality Early Learning
“We’re leaving a whole group of children behind,” says Ferndale School District Superintendent Dr. Kristi Dominguez about the Governor and state Legislature’s decision to cut…
Aug 18, 2026
Area Elementary School Starts Volunteer Program Geared Toward Dads
Larry Smith is an imposing figure. The 51-year-old keeps his baseball cap pulled low, a pair of sunglasses perennially covering his eyes. Tattoos spill out the ends of his short…
Jun 02, 2025
Cascade School District Honored for Commitment to Environment
The Leavenworth area is a picturesque landscape of snowcapped peaks, towering trees, and winding rivers. Here, you stand a decent chance of looking out a window to see deer or…
May 16, 2025
New Book Features Stories Written by Washington State Students
High school student Alonzo writes about leaving his parents in Mexico to go live with siblings in Seattle. Dharamdhoi describes taking motorcycle rides with friends through the…
Oct 10, 2024
Equipping Students for the Future: Washington Learning Standards Updates Open for Public Comment
The world has changed significantly over the past decade, and so have the ways students learn, engage, and communicate. As educators work to keep pace with these changes, the…
Sep 19, 2024
New Hindi Heritage Language Program Aims to Empower Bellevue School District Students Through Culture and Language
Many students arrive at school with rich linguistic backgrounds, joining peers from other cultures while cherishing their own traditions. A new Hindi Heritage Language Program in…
Aug 15, 2024
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