Public Education
Washington student learning loss prompts bill to add one week to school year(The Center Square) – In response to student learning loss due to the closure of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, two Washington state lawmakers have put forward a bipartisan bill… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Seattle Public Schools’ diversity employees are among highest paid in the district(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools is focused on addressing the "legacies of racism in our education system" and has made its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion employees among the… Read More
Public Education
Teachers unions have collectively bargained woke policies into the classroom, report shows(Daily Caller) – Teachers unions used collective bargaining negotiations to push discrimination and anti-racism efforts, according to a report by the Defense of Freedom Institute (DFI). Across the county, teachers … Read More
Government
Mountain States Policy Center sets its eyes on new summit: school choiceThe Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) is ringing in the new year by launching a new education choice initiative. “Education choice is the belief that you know what’s best for… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Seattle Public Schools sues social media companies for exploiting youth, seeks compensation for damagesSeattle Public Schools (SPS) sued several social media companies on Friday, including Facebook, Instagram, Google, and YouTube, seeking damages for harm done to youth. In the suit, SPS accuses… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Report: Washington schools superintendent not sufficiently tracking $3B in federal aid(The Center Square) – A new state study looking at school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on minority students found that the Washington Office of the… Read More
Courts
Washington AG sues ‘gender affirming’ plastic surgeon claiming fake reviews, threatening patients(The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has sued in federal court Seattle-area plastic surgery provider Allure Esthetic and its owner Dr. Javad Sajan, alleging the provider… Read More
Public Education
Kennewick school district to finalize policy giving American flag preference(The Center Square) – The Kennewick School Board is expected to finalize a policy in January that limits the size, number and placement of all flags but the American flag. Read More
Public Education
Seattle Public Schools bus spending at all-time high despite fewer riders(The Center Square) – Bus ridership within Seattle Public Schools has dropped since the pandemic altered normal school functions, yet this school year’s bus contract is at its highest… Read More
Public Education
Blue state’s new climate curriculum emphasizes ‘emotions’ over ‘rational thinking’(Daily Caller) – The Washington state Department of Health’s climate curriculum instructs teachers to focus on “emotions” over “rational thinking,” according to curriculum lesson plans. The Washington state Department of… Read More
Culture
Inslee proposes Washington taxpayers spend $15M on abortion services, training(The Center Square) — Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed budget for the upcoming biennium includes $15 million in taxpayer money to be spent on providing abortion services and training for abortion… Read More
Government
Washington state school director who bucked masking announces candidacy for governor(The Center Square) – A Richland school board director fighting a recall effort has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Washington gubernatorial race. If elected, Misipati “Semi” Bird, who distinguishes… Read More
Public Education
Shooting at Seattle high school leaves one student dead, suspect in custodyA student died after a shooting at a North Seattle high school Tuesday morning. A suspect was arrested on a city bus an hour after the incident, which took… Read More
Public Education
Washington state’s superintendent Reykdal briefs education board on his ‘enormous’ budget ask(The Center Square) – Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal addressed a number of education-related topics during a Thursday update to the Washington State Board of Education, including… Read More
Public Education
Vocal, profane anti-police activist appointed to school board in Olympia, Washington over public oppositionA Washington state woman with a history of anti-police rhetoric and encouraging riots has been appointed as a school board director in her city’s district. In a unanimous decision, board… Read More
Culture
Washington lawmakers decline comment on abortion rallies ethics complaint alleging violation of campaign law(The Center Square) – Eleven Washington lawmakers have declined to comment on an ethics complaint alleging that they illegally used public resources to organize and conduct campaign events under the… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Many Washington state students lost almost a year of math under COVID policies, per Harvard study(The Center Square) – Research from a collaboration between Stanford University and Harvard University reveals that Washington State lost multiple months of learning in math and reading since 2019. Read More
Public Education
Washington state schools superintendent wants billions for teacher retention, recruitment(The Center Square) – Washington state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will ask the state Legislature for $3.15 billion for the 2023-25 biennium and $3.7 billion for the 2025-27… Read More
Public Education
Washington schools superintendent wants $100M to expand dual credit programs(The Center Square) – Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said on Wednesday afternoon that his office is proposing a $100 million ask of the state Legislature next… Read More
Public Education
Seattle Public Schools expect about $100M deficits over next 4 years(The Center Square) – The teachers strike in Seattle is over, but Seattle Public Schools now face a bigger challenge: high budget deficits over the next four years. Read More