Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.
Students at Whittier Elementary filled the basketball court with laughter and excitement Wednesday for their first day of school.
Paraeducators, graduation coordinators and other staff joined teaching certification programs at universities in the state.
Before a meeting to approve a new budget, employees protested over union contracts and more. The district has promised transparency.
The group for teens and preteens operates on a shoestring budget. “It’s not about making money,” director Bill Walles said.
Incumbent Sarah Adams garnered just 20 more votes than longtime teacher Monica Weber, triggering a recount.
Karen Coulombe makes sure her students have career skills and Microsoft certifications. Certiport recognized her as its 2023 educator of the year.
“There has never been a district of our size facing binding conditions,” Superintendent Zachary Robbins said.
Sarah Adams and Monica Weber, aligned on many issues, are in a close race to face Sherri Larkin in the general election.
Several school board races around the county were tight. Meanwhile, an incumbent on Marysville’s board took just 8% of votes.
Jeremiah Campbell is running to hold the seat, while Crystal Blakely is challenging. Two candidates have dropped out of the race.
Voters will decide which two of the three candidates advance to the November ballot.
Keira Atchley is the incumbent facing three newcomers. The other race is wide open, with Paul Galovin not running for reelection.
Charles Adkins, Janelle Burke, Roman Rewolinksi and Ryne Rohla are in a four-way race for Everett Public Schools’ Position 5.
Parents didn’t want their kids’ tailor-made education to stop. “We looked at each other and said, ‘Well, I guess we’re starting a school.’”
“This is a huge area of need,” County Executive Dave Somers said Thursday at the Rise Up Academy in south Everett.
Kids can have breakfast and lunch in July and August while out of school.
The largest donor to the fundraiser is a famous one-time local — Chrissy Teigen.
168 fights, 12 with major injuries, occurred just at Evergreen Middle School.
Over 1,200 seniors from Everett, Jackson and Cascade high schools hold commencement exercises at Angel of the Winds Arena.
