Education Project

Our community wants more local reporting on education-related issues.

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Based on feedback from readers and conversations we’ve had with community members, reporting on education news throughout Snohomish County is a critical beat that The Daily Herald needs to cover more deeply than ever.

Good educational opportunities and systems help residents and communities to thrive. So we established the Education Project as a long-term journalism initiative that will inform and connect students, families, leaders, and others throughout the community on critical issues, challenges, and solutions for education in Snohomish County.

But first, we need your help to grow the fund.

Check out these recent Herald education stories.

Children play and look up at a large whale figure hanging from the ceiling at the Imagine Children’s Museum (Olivia Vanni / The herald)

Fun for all ages: The best places for family adventures

From thrilling activities to relaxing outings, here’s where to make unforgettable family memories!

  • February 8, 2025
Ian Saltzman during the student portion of the new Everett Public Schools' superintendent interviews in May. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)

SnoCo schools: All students can attend, regardless of immigration status

Local districts already follow state-issued guidance, blocking immigration enforcement without a warrant or court order.

  • January 28, 2025
Sen. Patty Murray meets and greets following a discussion at Everett Fire Department’s Station 1 about the city’s opioid crisis Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Fill out FAFSA, WA senator says. You may get more aid than you think.

After a rocky launch last year, a simplified federal aid application went live Dec. 1.

  • December 24, 2024

Community support is essential

If you believe local journalism must play a greater role in providing the local education news you need to understand the issues that impact you, your family, and the community, please donate to the Herald’s Education Project.

Funds raised for this initiative will pay for the news resources to cover essential education news. Please, give now.

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To donate by check: Make your check payable to Local Media Foundation. Write "Daily Herald Education Project" in the memo line and mail to The Daily Herald, Attn: Journalism Fund Donation, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206. Print and complete this donation form to include with your check.

Do you want to make a donation with a donor-advised fund or through your employer’s matching gifts program? Ensure your gift is properly allocated and you are properly credited for your generosity. Follow the instructions in this handy guide.

Have questions? Send an email to SupportLocalJournalism@heraldnet.com

The Daily Herald maintains editorial control over content produced through this initiative.

Our fiscal sponsor

The Daily Herald Education Project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36-4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association. The mission of Local Media Foundation is to ensure a healthy future for local journalism, which is essential to a strong democracy, by reinventing business models for news. Donations to Local Media Foundation for the Education Project are tax-deductible to the extent of the law, and they will help pay for the Herald’s news resources needed to dig deep into education issues and their ripple effects in Snohomish County. No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions. Please consult a tax advisor for details.