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2 ‘extraordinary educators’ honored nationally for success in classroom
Tanya King in Edmonds practices “controlled chaos.” Zachary Pfrimmer in Stanwood is orderly. Data shows both have been…
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‘Still here’: Tulalip boarding school descendants celebrate resilience
On Orange Shirt Day, a national day of remembrance, the Tulalip Tribes honored those who suffered due to…
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Building a workforce: Northwest Carpenters expand training center
About 160 Snohomish County tradespeople take the apprentice classes in Burlington center. There’s ample room to grow.
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First school-based clinic in Snohomish County opens at Meadowdale High
School and health officials said the new on-campus center should boost wellness and grades for Lynnwood students.
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After threat to ‘lynch’ Granite Falls boy, father says school fell short
Michael Adams helped craft the district’s diversity policy. Then his son became a target of racism. He now…
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Snohomish County bus driver shortage creates ripple effect for schools
Widespread job vacancies mean doubling up on routes or shifting staff members to backfill for missing drivers.
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Wildfire smoke closes schools in Index, Sultan
Unhealthy air prompted the first wildfire-related closure in Sultan. Power was cut to Index, where students were told…
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Failed levies slashed Marysville sports; now, county will fund some
Through a county grant, the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA will host on-campus athletics for grades 6…
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‘Just get on the bus’: Kids can ride for free now in Snohomish County
Community Transit leaders expect young ridership to grow as schools distribute ORCA cards in fall.
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Wary optimism as students, educators embark on new school year
There’s a sense of normalcy. There’s also concern about the pandemic’s toll on students and its impact on…
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Hundreds of Everett kindergarteners get a dress rehearsal for school
Everett Ready, a transition program, helps students learn what to expect in class. About 78% of incoming students…
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Bigger class sizes, smaller staffs await Marysville students
After two levies failed, this year’s budget includes 45 fewer full-time positions. Most reductions were at the elementary…
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Mental health professional appointed to Snohomish School Board
Sarah Adams wants to emotionally and academically support students as schools “rebuild after COVID.”
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Small school districts find special ed ‘safety net’ can be tangled web
Lake Stevens lost about $140K in special education refunds due to clerical errors. Avoiding a repeat will consume…
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‘Decadent and debaucherous’: Looking back at Edmonds’ lost roadhouses
Historians Brad Holden and Peter Blecha explore dozens of local Prohibition-era roadhouses in their new book.
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Student loan forgiveness a ‘Band-Aid’ for big wound, say locals in debt
Up to $20K in debt will be erased for millions. In Snohomish County, reactions were mixed: elation, frustration,…
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‘Life-changing’ gift brought 2 Marysville school coworkers together
Susan Kasch donated her kidney to Diane Tillman in 2019. The women share their story to inspire more…
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Dozens of kids get free back-to-school haircuts in Everett
For hours on Wednesday, training beauticians pampered families at the Everett campus of Evergreen Beauty College.
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Casino Road teens on tall ship Adventuress set sail for 4-day voyage
The Everett at Sea program offers outdoor, on-the-water lessons that “underserved youth” might not get otherwise.
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Marysville school’s new approach embraces ‘Indigenous ways of learning’
Educators are redesigning Heritage High’s education model to support Indigenous students in a culturally competent way.