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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.
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.
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.
Local tutoring company focuses on both STEM and communication skills
Long considered Microsoft’s “backyard,” Sammamish has consistently produced students who are strong in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. But when these students enter the workforce, good communication and writing skills are often critical for career advancement. This philosophy is at the heart of PopSmartKids Academy,...
Civil suit against Kent School District, board moves forward
A civil lawsuit against the Kent School District, three Kent School Board members and the superintendent that seeks to stop a resolution that eliminates one board member from participating in union contract discussions, will receive a hearing June 27 in King County Superior Court. A motion for a temporary restraining...
Three MIHS Track Athletes Win Gold at State
On May 24 and 25, the Mercer Island Track & Field (MITF) team made their way to State at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Fifteen of Mercer Island’s athletes qualified to compete, and three students won gold. Junior Owen Powell won both of his events, the 800-meter and 1600-meter run. Freshman Sophia Rodriguez won her two events, the 1600 and 3200-meter run. Finally, sophomore Eloise Newman won the 100-meter hurdles.
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