VIDEO: Teen Challenges Samoan Stereotypes
Manu Tuito'elau, 18 years old, was running late to history class at Evergreen High School, just south of Seattle. It wasn't his first time.Manu's teacher called him out for being late. Manu didn't want...
View ArticleProposed Law Would Require Wash. Schools To Enroll Students In AP Classes
High school Advanced Placement (AP) classes have traditionally been the domain of academically strong students who want an extra challenge. Now Washington state lawmakers are considering legislation...
View ArticleMany Wash. 12th Graders May Not Graduate Due To New Math Standards
With high school graduation ceremonies just three months away, nearly 15,000 Washington high school seniors have yet to pass the newest addition to the state's graduation requirements.
View Article12 Wash. Districts File To Become Charter School Authorizers
Twelve Washington school districts have formally announced they’ll apply to become charter school authorizers. Bellevue, Highline, Kent, Tacoma, Spokane and Port Townsend are among the districts...
View ArticleDistrict Plan To Move Indian Heritage School Angers Native Community
The latest Seattle School District plan to move the American Indian Heritage program to Northgate Mall has angered many in the Native American community.They rallied at Wednesday night's school board...
View ArticleTwo Seattle School Board Seats Up For Grabs In Primary
Six candidates are vying for two Seattle School Board seats in the August 6 primary election.In Director District 5, which includes Capitol Hill, the Central Area, Beacon Hill and downtown, Kay...
View ArticleHighline District Offers Free Full-Day Kindergarten To All Students
Highline School District plans to offer free, full-day kindergarten to all students next school year.Currently, half-day kindergarten is the norm: two and a half hours a day. Most Washington parents...
View ArticleNew Washington K-12 Standards Prove Challenging For Students – And Teachers
This fall, some classes may get harder for public school students — and teachers — across Washington. That's when many districts will roll out new, more rigorous language arts and math standards, known...
View ArticleSpokane Only School District Seeking Charter Authorizer Status
Thirteen Washington districts formally expressed interest in being charter authorizers this spring, but only Spokane applied to the state by the July 1 deadline.
View ArticleOlu Thomas
Candidate for Seattle School District 5: Capitol Hill, Central Area, Leschi, Beacon Hill, DowntownOccupation: Unemployed social workerTop priorities:Reduce inequitable discipline of students of...
View ArticleDean McColgan
Candidate for Seattle School District 4: Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, BelltownOccupation: Director of development at the Museum of Flight, former City Council member and mayor of Federal WayWebsite:...
View ArticleSeattle Teachers Balk At District's Proposal To Increase Class Sizes
Class size appears to be the main sticking point between Seattle School District and its teachers’ union as they bargain a new, three-year contract before school is scheduled to start next...
View ArticleTwice As Many Wash. Kids Get Free Full-Day Kindergarten
Twice as many Washington kids will get free, full-day kindergarten this fall.The new state budget pays for all-day kindergarten in 269 more schools across the state, including eight schools in Seattle.
View ArticleSeattle Teachers’ Union, District Still Far Apart In Contract Talks
Tension is building during contract talks between Seattle School District and its teachers’ union.The two sides need to agree on a new, three-year contract before school begins in less than a month.
View ArticleWashington Schools At "High Risk" Of Losing No Child Left Behind Waiver
Washington state has been given one year to change its teacher evaluation law or risk losing $38 million in federal education funding.In a letter Wednesday to state Superintendent of Public Instruction...
View ArticleCrowds Turn Out For Board Meeting Weeks Before School Begins
School doesn't start for two weeks, but it was standing room only at the Seattle School Board meeting Wednesday night as hundreds of community members turned out for a host of issues they want settled...
View ArticleSeattle City Council To Consider Universal Preschool Proposal
The city of Seattle would create a plan to let all children attend preschool for free or on a sliding scale under a resolution proposed by City Councilman Tim Burgess.
View ArticleSeattle Teachers Reject District's Contract Offer
Correction 8/27/13: In a previous version, the length of the district's contract offer was stated as three years. The current offer is for a two-year contract. The length of the contract is...
View ArticleSeattle Teachers, District Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Seattle School District and its teachers' union have reached a tentative agreement on a new, two-year contract.The district and Seattle Education Association (SEA) bargained for more than 12 hours...
View ArticleAnn Dornfeld On Summer School News
Schools out for summer! How did Washington state schools fare in a time of more budget cuts and new charter school legislation? David Hyde takes a look back at the school year with KUOW’s education...
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