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State’s top teacher to give keynote at fall education summit
This year’s Washington State Teacher of the Year – a Pasco High educator – is the keynote speaker at Washington State University Tri-Cities’ annual Education Summit. Gabriela Whitemarsh, winner of the statewide honor, is a bilingual mathematics teacher at Pasco High School, from which she also graduated.
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Grandview High School temporarily enters secure and teach for possible altercation between students
GRANDVIEW, Wash. – Grandview High School entered secure and teach status for a short time on Thursday afternoon, but the alert has been lifted and the school has returned to normal operations, according to school district officials.
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Kennewick schools, teachers union reach 2-year contract deal
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Kennewick School District (KSD) Board of Directors and the Kennewick Education Association reached a two-year collective bargaining agreement for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years, KSD said in a release. District leaders said the deal centered on student safety, instructional time, educator support and student...
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College Place approves grant to establish historic district at Walla Walla University
COLLEGE PLACE — The College Place City Council approved a resolution Tuesday accepting an $18,000 certified local government grant to prepare a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Walla Walla University (WWU) Historic District. The federal pass-through grant, administered by the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic...
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WW teacher receives high honor from National FFA
WALLA WALLA — A local high school agriculture teacher has been selected to receive the highest honor awarded to an individual by the National FFA Organization. Jessica Johnson, an educator at Walla Walla High School, was named a recipient of an Honorary American FFA Degree in recognition of her contributions to agricultural education at both the local and national levels. The award highlights individuals who demonstrate exceptional support for school-based agricultural programs and help advance the mission of the FFA.
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Governor Bob Ferguson in Pasco to talk about his banning cell phones in school proposal
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Mabton students return to school days after Colwash Fire
MABTON, Wash. - Students are heading back to school days after the Colwash Fire forced several residents to evacuate town. The Colwash Fire has burned around 39,000 acres of land between Mabton and Prosser, including at least one home. Officials explained that the fire is under control and currently sits at 48% containment. The fire narrowly missed Mabton.
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Kennewick teachers, school district reach collective bargaining agreement
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick School District and Kennewick Education Association have reached a two-year collective bargaining agreement that will last until the 2027-28 school year and will prioritize student safety and success, educator support and instructional time, according to KSD officials.