Education

New Monroe superintendent Shawn Woodward during his panel interview on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Incoming superintendent says he’s ‘done homework on Monroe’

Shawn Woodward has faced issues of racism, equity and inclusion as the leader of the Mead School District near Spokane.

New Monroe superintendent Shawn Woodward during his panel interview on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Juniper DeCasso, 17, prepares groceries for pickup at the Edmonds Food Bank in Edmonds, Washington on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Scriber Lake High School student Juniper works at the Edmonds Food bank as part of an on-the-job training class that teaches students about career options and goal planning, while also paying them for a part-time internship. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

School program gives Scriber Lake teens class credits — and paychecks

The on-the-job training program offers paid internships and career planning assignments with a real-world feel.

Juniper DeCasso, 17, prepares groceries for pickup at the Edmonds Food Bank in Edmonds, Washington on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Scriber Lake High School student Juniper works at the Edmonds Food bank as part of an on-the-job training class that teaches students about career options and goal planning, while also paying them for a part-time internship. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Marysville

Mother with federal policy resume gets seat on Marysville School Board

The school board unanimously appointed Kristen Michal to fill the vacancy left by Katie Jackson’s resignation.

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Volunteer Victor Rodriguez chats with supporters as he hands out yard signs during a campaign event in support of Marysville School District’s proposed levy on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the Marysville Historical Society Museum in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Marysville to run ‘most critical levy’ in its history, schools chief says

Coming off of a double levy failure last year, the district could face “impossible choices” and lose about a sixth of its budget.

Volunteer Victor Rodriguez chats with supporters as he hands out yard signs during a campaign event in support of Marysville School District’s proposed levy on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the Marysville Historical Society Museum in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Intercultural competence trainer joins Stanwood-Camano School Board

The board unanimously appointed Debbie Bayes to replace Ken Christoferson, who resigned in December.

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Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood football game a ‘catalyst’ for deeper anti-racism work

The district has committed to “retraining and reteaching” its students and staff about appropriate behavior.

Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Strong schools are the foundation of a strong Marysville

Nonprofit Best Schools Marysville rallies in support of February school levy

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Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

New Stanwood football findings conflict with earlier report on slurs

The Clover Parks School District released findings from its independent review — with notable differences from a Stanwood-Camano report.

Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Students Darian Vandee and Angelica Subillaga get their measurements right while working inside a tiny home they and classmates are working on for their pre-apprenticeship program Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Worker shortage, housing crisis: Edmonds tiny home project aims at both

While practicing the construction basics, pre-apprenticeship students at Edmonds College also give back to the community.

Students Darian Vandee and Angelica Subillaga get their measurements right while working inside a tiny home they and classmates are working on for their pre-apprenticeship program Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Students make their way through aisles of food and other goods while filling boxes for families during Cascade’s annual holiday food drive Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Annual Cascade High food drive a ‘massive, joyful holiday undertaking’

In its 61st year, the student-led food drive collected more than 40,000 canned food items and 1,300 gifts for local families.

Students make their way through aisles of food and other goods while filling boxes for families during Cascade’s annual holiday food drive Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kindergartener Jaecy Stahl heads up the stairs of an ISA bus after kissing her mother, Amy Leno, goodbye on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Improving School Attendance finds ‘100 solutions’ to get homeless students to class

More than 20 nonprofits have partnered to figure out why exactly a child skips school. Their work is making a big difference.

Kindergartener Jaecy Stahl heads up the stairs of an ISA bus after kissing her mother, Amy Leno, goodbye on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Use of slurs ‘likely’ during Stanwood-Lakes game, investigation finds

In its findings, the Stanwood-Camano School District apologized to Lakes High School and reaffirmed a commitment to equity work.

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Stanwood-Camano School Board seeks applicants for vacancy

Ken Christoferson, the district’s longest serving board member, resigned on Dec. 6.

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Meadowdale teen claims race kept her off varsity basketball team

The 15-year-old sophomore alleges that, consciously or not, a new girls basketball head coach limited players of color.

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Marysville

Marysville to pay $1M to another former student for alleged sex abuse

The latest settlement marks the earliest known allegations against Kurt Hollstein, who worked in the district until last year.

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Monroe High School (Monroe School District)

‘Set for the next four years’: Monroe schools levy officially passes

The levy funds 14% of the district’s budget including athletics, extracurricular activities and some transportation services.

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Marysville

Want to serve on the Marysville School Board? There’s a vacancy

Katie Jackson resigned in November for personal reasons. The board plans to fill the spot by Jan. 4.

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Jake Martinez-Torralba, left, smiles while and Evelyn Ward, right, does her best impression of a turkey at Central Primary School on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Piping-hot Thanksgiving takes: Snohomish elementary kids talk turkey

“The pilgrims made Thanksgiving. I know that because we read books.” Read on for more lessons from Snohomish students age 5 to 7.

Jake Martinez-Torralba, left, smiles while and Evelyn Ward, right, does her best impression of a turkey at Central Primary School on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Washington State University Everett campus on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

You’re in! With 3.0 GPA, many students can now punch ticket to college

Five districts in Snohomish County are participating in the new Guaranteed Admissions Program. Hundreds of students will benefit.

The Washington State University Everett campus on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Tulalip Tribes have joined state and local leaders in calling on residents to stay home when not performing certain essential activities. Six Tulalip Tribes members had tested positive for COVID-19, including a tribal elder who died of the disease, according to the tribes. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Tulalip Tribes start planning for their own K-12 school

The move signals potential funding losses for the Marysville School District, though the concept is at least three years out.

The Tulalip Tribes have joined state and local leaders in calling on residents to stay home when not performing certain essential activities. Six Tulalip Tribes members had tested positive for COVID-19, including a tribal elder who died of the disease, according to the tribes. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)