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Third Grader Jakwon Walker Got an Apple Out of His Best Friend Jose Lopez's Throat at Lunch in Yakima, and Adams Elementary Gave Him Its First Save a Life Award
Jakwon Walker, a Yakima third grader, helped best friend Jose Lopez clear a piece of apple at lunch and got Adams Elementary's first Save a Life Award. The post Third Grader Jakwon Walker Got an Apple Out of His Best Friend Jose Lopez’s Throat at Lunch in Yakima, and Adams Elementary Gave Him Its First Save a Life Award appeared first on parentdiaries.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...
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Richland School District's $94M Infrastructure Bond
Explore the details of the Richland School District's proposed $94 million infrastructure bond, set for a February vote in Benden County. This bond aims to fund crucial upgrades at multiple schools, including boiler and roof replacements at Richland High, renovations at Chief Joseph Middle School, and a new permanent building for Rivers Edge High School. Assistant Superintendent Ken Gosley highlights the overdue nature of these improvements and the bond's potential to unlock $22 million in state funding. Learn about the projects and the estimated taxpayer impact of $4.17 per month for a $500,000 property.
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Teachers, parents ask Kennewick schools to investigate Fuerza leadership
Parents and teachers are asking Kennewick School District to investigate leadership at Fuerza Elementary School amid concerns of changes to its two-way dual language programs. Earlier this month, the Kennewick Education Association teacher’s union rallied at the school to demand “better working conditions and a more respectful and supportive environment.” Allegations have surfaced online that teachers are being intimidated, and their concerns are being dismissed by building leaders. The accusations, while unspecific at the moment, add tension to a school serving 610 K-5 students living in southwest Kennewick and home to the district’s first fully dual language program . Concerned parents also created a Facebook page, and have so far gathered hundreds of signatures in support of district intervention and removing Principal Dora Johns, who has led the school for four years . That group, Fuerza Unidos, plans to speak more about their issues publicly at the Nov. 4 meeting of the Kennewick School Board . In a statement, Kennewick School District administration said they were “aware of concerns on social media about the school.” “District leadership is listening, taking these concerns seriously and actively working through the district’s established processes to address them,” it read. “While we cannot discuss
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Columbia-Hunters vs Cusick | High School Football Highlights 10/30/26
CUSICK, Wash. — Cusick closed out the regular season undefeated in league play Friday night, rolling past Columbia 66-26 in a foggy matchup at home. The Panthers finished 7-0 in league games and now turn their attention to the postseason. Columbia got on the scoreboard first in the highlights...