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The Center Square

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Ferguson Says Reykdal's Exit Is “Past Due” as Washington Schools Face Criticism

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thehawkeye.org

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Lockdown rattles students and staff

MTHS went into a lockdown that resulted in the arrest of a senior on Thursday, Oct. 22 during 6th period, after reports that a student had a weapon on campus. The lockdown lasted 15 minutes, from roughly 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. In this time, administrators were able to isolate the student and their bag that contained a loaded handgun, along with unprescribed pills recovered by local police. The student was then charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school facilities, possession of a stolen firearm and knowing possession of a controlled substance with no prescription. No one was harmed during the event as the student cooperated with staff.

Mountlake Terrace, WA · 3d
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MyNorthwest.com

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‘We’re getting worse results than ever’: McKenna backs Ferguson’s criticism of Reykdal as WA school districts prepare to sue

Three major Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding, prompting former Attorney General Rob McKenna to ask why increased spending hasn’t resolved either district budget problems or concerns about student performance. Speaking with host Charlie Harger on “Seattle’s Morning News” on KIRO Newsradio, McKenna...

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The Chronicle

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Washington state schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

Three large Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state, alleging it is once again failing to fully fund basic education.  School boards for the Lake Washington, Tacoma and

Washington · 3d

The Center Square

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Op-Ed: Here we go again: Washington's education establishment wants more cash

This is not a reprint of a story 10 or even 20 years ago – although it sure could be. Washington state's education establishment is getting ready to file yet another lawsuit demanding taxpayers spend more money on K-12 education. And the news just so happens to come in the wake of the failure of I-645, which would have repealed Washington's new income tax. Now that the income tax has survived (for now), it's time to belly up to the taxpayer buffet. According to reports, the Lake Washington, Tacoma and Yakima school districts are preparing to sue the state claiming it fails "to fund basic education." But here's the problem: Washington state doesn't underfund K-12 education. According to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, school district general fund spending reached $19,371 per pupil in 2024–25. A decade earlier, in 2015–16, it was $11,450. That is an increase of roughly 69%. For a classroom of 25 students, that is a whopping $484,275. This data does not include local spending on K-12, which adds hundreds of millions more. On top of this, Washington’s public schools are serving fewer students. The state’s Office of Financial Management reports K–12 enrollment of approximately 1.071

Washington · 1d

KUOW Public Radio

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Washington’s head of public schools will not seek reelection in 2028

In a statement Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal cited his belief in term limits as a driving force behind his decision. Reykdal was elected to lead Washington’s public schools in 2016, and is now serving his third term.

Washington · 1d

The Daily

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Radford Court residents urge UW to act on Greystar management; property says it hired office staffer

Residents of Radford Court, UW’s student and family housing, are asking President Robert J. Jones to intervene at the Greystar-managed complex, saying it has no office staff and that some households pay double what their neighbors do for the same unit. Radford Court’s management wrote in a statement to...

Seattle, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Cottage Lake families urge Northshore SD to rework closure proposals

WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Families in Woodinville are urging the Northshore School District to reconsider a proposal to close neighborhood schools. The district is wrapping up a series of meetings at the campuses that could be impacted, and on Tuesday, the final forum was held at Cottage Lake Elementary School.

Woodinville, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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3 WA school districts prepare to sue state over funding

Three Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding. According to The Washington State Standard, Lake Washington, Tacoma, and Yakima say local levies are covering expenses the state should pay. Lake Washington and Tacoma school boards authorized preparations for a lawsuit on Oct. 22. Yakima followed...

Tacoma, WA · 2d

Decluttering Mom

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Seattle Schools Block Minecraft, YouTube And Gemini For Grades 3 To 5 And Cap Screen Time At One Hour A Day Because Parents Worried About AI Dependence

Parents of elementary students in Seattle are about to see a big change in their children’s school day. Seattle Public Schools is tightening its technology rules for students in grades 3 through 5, with a daily screen time limit and a blocked list that includes Minecraft, YouTube and Gemini. The district says the goal is ... Read more

Seattle, WA · 1d

kentreporter.com

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2026 High School District Volleyball tournament preview

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King County, WA · 2d

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Voters approve Kent School District operating levy

Voters have approved the Educational Programs and Operations Levy for the Kent School District. The proposition has 53.75% (30,177 votes) in favor and 45.25% (25,964 votes) against, according to results released Nov. 9 by King County Elections. The election will be certified Dec. 3 by the Washington Secretary of State office.

Kent, WA · 2d

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2026 WIAA State girls soccer preview

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) released Nov. 8 high school state tournament brackets for girls soccer. Here are the local matchups across multiple classifications:. 2A:. • Nov. 10 No. 15 Lindbergh Eagles (12-5) at No. 2 Bainbridge Spartans (16-0-3) Kickoff at 7 p.m. at Bainbridge High School. It has...

Washington · 3d

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Seattle Public Schools authorizes legal action against transgender school sports ban

The Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors approved a resolution Monday night, allowing the district to seek potential legal action against the newly passed statewide measure Initiative 638, which bars transgender athletes from competing in girls' K-12 school sports.

Seattle, WA · 2d

KUOW Public Radio

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Seattle schools Superintendent Shuldiner on classroom tech policy, school mergers

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner told KUOW’s Soundside that changes the district are exploring will be disruptive.

Seattle, WA · 2d

lakechelannow.com

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CHS Math Teacher Featured in University of Washington Newsletter

Ken Barnes’ class participates in “University of Washington in the High School” Program. information released; pictured above — Ken and Sarah Barnes. Congratulations to CHS math teacher Ken Barnes on being featured in a recent University of Washington newsletter story about the UW in the High School program.

Seattle, WA · 3d

Yahoo!

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Seattle schools want Google AI gone; company says Search could go with it

As Seattle Public Schools prepares to implement new technology restrictions Monday, district leaders are trying to determine whether schools will ultimately be able to separate artificial intelligence from Google Search. The question emerged after Google announced new controls for K-12 schools, saying administrators will be able to decide which AI...

Seattle, WA · 3d

The Daily

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UW enrolls record 63,866 students as international numbers dip

Washington residents account for three-quarters of UW’s incoming first-year and transfer students across its three campuses this year, the university announced last Nov. 3. This marks a 10-year high share amid efforts to expand access for state residents. The enrollment record comes as UW reconciles its responsibility to serve...

Seattle, WA · 3d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Elementary school evacuated in Pierce County after students find ‘unusual odor'

Staff and students evacuated an elementary school in Spanaway today because of an unusual odor. According to a post from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, crews went to Naches Trail Elementary School in the 15000 block of Waller Road East at about 7:58 a.m. The school day had not started, but several students who had arrived early noticed the odor and then said they felt ill. Paramedics evaluated the students, then released them to their parents, the post said. Crews also monitored the air throughout the building and said people could re-enter the school safely. While investigating, crews found an illegal outdoor burn in the area, which might have caused the odor, the post said. Crews found the burn and extinguished it. “Bethel School District officials communicated with affected staff and families throughout the incident,” the post said. “Once the building was determined to be safe, students and staff were able to return to school.” CPFR is taking the opportunity to remind residents about the impacts of outdoor burning. “Burning garbage, plastics, treated wood, and other prohibited materials is illegal and releases harmful pollutants into the air. In some areas of our fire district, burning yard waste is prohibited year-round,”

Pierce County, WA · 6d

Tacoma News Tribune

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High school football playoffs roundup: Emerald Ridge runs over Eastlake

Results, recaps, stats and more from Week 10 (the Round of 32 playoffs) of the high school football season around the South Sound will be posted on this page over the weekend. FRIDAY’S GAMES (NOV. 6) EMERALD RIDGE 56, EASTLAKE 28 Emerald Ridge has plenty of capable ball carriers. Their styles vary: shifty, bruising, quick, powerful and contact-seeking. But none are as electric with the ball in their hands as Tre Robinson. Whether it was a race to the edge or flashing legit breakaway speed by turning a small gap into a long touchdown run, Eastlake had no answer for Emerald Ridge’s talented junior back on Friday night at Sparks Stadium in the Round of 32 playoffs. Robinson finished two yards shy of the school’s rushing record in a 56-28 win, racking up 274 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries. “It feels great,” Robinson said. “Just trust. Trust in my coaches, teammates, everybody around me, puts us in a great, great place.” Emerald Ridge piled up 515 yards on the ground. Quintin Gardley rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. Moose Amosaia rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Emerald Ridge’s newfound success

Sammamish, WA · 5d