Teacher Unions
Teachers blast Senate bill on health care change
SNOHOMISH -- They worried about proposed changes in their health care. They fretted about the potential loss of their ability to bargain.Nearly 1,000 teachers rallied Tuesday evening at Glacier Peak High School to let state lawmakers know how they feel about those issues.
Date: 03/22/2012 | Local News
Data on teacher evaluations in New York stirs heated debate
The experience in New York City may provide insight on what might happen if Washington begins evaluating teachers and ties their pay to the academic achievements of their students.
Date: 02/27/2012 | The Petri Dish
Wash. teachers skeptical of sales tax proposal
OLYMPIA -- Washington's largest teachers union wants state officials to look for revenue options other than a temporary sales tax.
Date: 12/01/2011 | Northwest
Suggestion to cut length of school year gaining grudging support
It's an idea that's gaining traction: shortening the 180-day school year to save the state money.
Date: 11/23/2011 | Local News
Superintendents suggest shorter school year as a budget fix
OLYMPIA -- Facing another cut in state funding, school superintendents throughout Washington are pushing for a shorter school year even though they believe it could prove detrimental to students in the long run.
Date: 11/13/2011 | Local News
Classes canceled in Tacoma public schools for seventh day as strike continues
TACOMA -- The Tacoma School District has canceled Wednesday's classes. That will make the seventh day without school because of a teachers strike. Negotiations resumed Tuesday afternoon with a state mediator after breaking up at about 2 a.m.
Date: 09/20/2011 | Northwest
Tacoma schools' cafeteria food goes to food bank during strike
TACOMA -- With Tacoma schools closed by a teachers' strike, district food service workers gave perishable produce to a food bank.
Date: 09/20/2011 | Northwest
Bellingham teachers vote to strike
BELLINGHAM -- Bellingham teachers voted Wednesday night to strike Friday -- a teacher work day -- if a contract agreement cannot be reached with the district.
Date: 09/01/2011 | Northwest
No teacher strikes expected in Snohomish County
There doesn't appear to be any sign of a teacher strike in Snohomish County like the one looming as a possibility in the Tacoma School District.
Date: 08/30/2011 | Local News
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