Seattle Schools Dump Gifted Program for Student Equity PlanSeattle Schools Dump Gifted Program for Student Equity PlanNo more rewarding gifted students by placing them in advanced academic programs. John McKayJohn McKay
Study-4 Years After WA School COVID Closings, Outlook BleakStudy-4 Years After WA School COVID Closings, Outlook Bleak Four years after COVID closed WA State schools for over a year, test results and other data show WA students badly lagging still. John McKayJohn McKay
WA Opens Another Round of Farm To School Food Grant ApplicationsWA Opens Another Round of Farm To School Food Grant ApplicationsFram to School is a program that help get WA grown or produced food to school and other child nutrition programs.John McKayJohn McKay
High School Financial Literacy Worth $110K In WA, Says StudyHigh School Financial Literacy Worth $110K In WA, Says StudyA new study claims learning how to manage money in HS could provide a big positive financial swing for students. John McKayJohn McKay
WA Bill Would Add Financial Literacy Class to Grad RequirementsWA Bill Would Add Financial Literacy Class to Grad Requirements Rep Skyer Rude (R) Walla Walla's bill would be "flexible" and allow schools to teach it anytime during four years.John McKayJohn McKay
Schools in WA, Nationwide Facing Milk Carton ShortageSchools in WA, Nationwide Facing Milk Carton ShortageDue to a variety of reasons, many districts are facing a shortage of cartons. John McKayJohn McKay
Washington State Students Score Big on High School AssessmentsWashington State Students Score Big on High School Assessments“Washington’s ACT scores are substantially higher than the national average"Mark RattnerMark Rattner
Walla Walla Schools Seek Public Input on Athletic Facility UpgradesWalla Walla Schools Seek Public Input on Athletic Facility UpgradesA committee has compiled two options for upgrades, now District wants public input John McKayJohn McKay
2 Seattle-Area Elementary Principals Accused of Cocaine Use2 Seattle-Area Elementary Principals Accused of Cocaine UseThe Northshore District serves Bothell, Woodinville, Kenmore and some other areas of King and Snohomish CountyJohn McKayJohn McKay
Southridge HS Gun Hoax Latest Example of “Swatting”Southridge HS Gun Hoax Latest Example of “Swatting”New information indicates the threat call was made to 9-1-1, and affected Southridge as well as several other WA districts and some in Montana. John McKayJohn McKay
WA State DOH ‘Relaxes’ More COVID Rules in SchoolsWA State DOH ‘Relaxes’ More COVID Rules in SchoolsThe Department of Health has throttled back on more COVID rules, as the state of emergency coming to and end on Oct. 31John McKayJohn McKay
Will OSPI Ask Legislature for Free Meals for All K-12 Students?Will OSPI Ask Legislature for Free Meals for All K-12 Students?OSPI plans, apparently, to ask legislature for free meals for all K-12 students? John McKayJohn McKay