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Seattle Public Schools Postpones Vote on List of Closing Schools
The Seattle School Board is now scheduled to vote June 26 on the district budget — which holds in the balance the district’s plan to close 20 elementary schools. The board was to vote Monday, June 10, to determine which schools would close, concluding a recent series of four community engagement sessions where the school board met with the public to hear feedback and discuss concerns.
Is college worth it? Pros and cons to consider before applying
Dan Roccato, a finance professor at University of San Diego, joins Good Day Seattle to discuss if it is actually worth it to go to college. In this video, we weigh out the pros and cons of paying for school.
Commentary | Former Seahawk Lawyer Milloy keeps promise to mom, earns college degree nearly 30 years later
SEATTLE - Last week, Washington football published a social-media post congratulating the program’s 18 spring or summer graduates. The group included 17 Huskies from this or last year’s team. Plus: Lawyer Milloy. Milloy, of course, starred in Seattle as a tackle-stacking safety from 1993 to 1995. The Tacoma...
Pat's View: The punch of emotions
I attended Hazel Valley Elementary School which is still there (though thankfully remodeled) on 132nd Street SW where it has served many thousands of students for decades. As the crucible for formative experiences it was pretty great. I had many milestones there as I am sure you did in your own school.
Rotary Club of Burien/White Center awards scholarships to local high school grads
The Rotary Club of Burien/White Center recently awarded its 2024 scholarships to local high school graduates:. The Dick Dahlgard Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Highline High School student Jasmine Delgado Guerrero. Dick was an outstanding Rotarian and community leader and graduate of Highline High School. The Walter O. Carsten Memorial...
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