Handled correctly, school closures in Seattle could be a win
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Medical Lake School District to ask for levy, bond in February special election
Tumwater School District adopts revised student wellness policies
The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) NonprofitBy P. Jade Asumbrado(Tumwater, WA)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
North Beach School District breaks ground on vertical evacuation tower
School board tweaks 2027 changes
Chinook ObserverBy Brandon Cline(Long Beach, WA)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Sunrise Elementary families fight possible 2028 closure despite declining K-5 enrollment
Kent School District $452M Levy Vote: What to Know
Initiative 638: Inside WA's ballot measure on sex verification in school sports
Trans girls in sports: Inside one of the most divisive issues on WA's ballot
BrieAnne Gray Explains How Federal Tax Credit Could Support WA Public Schools
Wenatchee voters to decide on $275 million school bond for new high school, upgrades
BISD explores bond options for replacement of Ordway, Commodore
Financial red flags increasing for Washington school districts
Wilson Named Washington State Classified Employee Of The Year
Tumwater School District eyes defining community service procedures - The JOLT News
Dayton school board discuss Hi-Cap Student program
Everett district planning for likely IB program launch in 2027
QVSD superintendent updates Chamber on school bond, district enrollment
School District Changes Policy After Forcing Students To Hide Their Bibles, Prompting Lawsuit
Mead School Board asks Ferguson to join student tax credit plan
School district task force recommends replacing Peninsula, Gig Harbor high schools
Tumwater School District adopts 2026-32 Capital Facilities Plan
The Jolt NewsBy P. Jade Asumbrado(Tumwater, WA)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Peninsula School District calls out 'slurs' in fight against harassment, intimidation and bullying
Dixie School District levy would fund future school projects, improvements
School district financial struggles are not related to enrollment projections, state report finds
Northshore School District families speak against proposed school closures
Renton School District passes $8.9 million budget extension
Renton ReporterBy Elisabeth Froiland(Washington)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Olympia School District board mulls community schools model
Northshore School District considers school closures amid declining enrollment
Seattle Public Schools enrollment falls below 50K, district contemplates school mergers
Seattle Public Schools superintendent announces school merger process, with board action possible by March
Nearly half of Idaho’s schools have moved to four-day school weeks, while Washington districts opt for a balanced calendar approach
WA school AI policies are stuck in the 2010s, not prepping us for tomorrow | Op-Ed
The Seattle TimesBy Samo Lassila(Washington)Opinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports
Kiona-Benton School District ask voters to approve new levy
MISD board approves to place $35M bond measure on Feb. 9 ballot
Mercer Island ReporterBy Andy Nystrom(Washington)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Yelm superintendent warns of drastic consequences for the district if levy fails for a fifth time
Washington doctors warn against ballot measure’s invasive sex checks for girls who want to play school sports
UPDATE: Lynden School District reaches tentative agreement with teachers
Here’s what to know about the school and fire levies on the Spokane County ballot
Olympia School District continues discussing elementary closures plan as pushback grows
Kelso School District enrollment higher than expected
Mossyrock School Board meeting ends early amid tensions between superintendent and ...
42nd District candidates address struggling local school budgets
Nine Mile Falls School District seeks voter approval on two levies in November
Seattle Schools tightens oversight of elementary schools and recess
Eastmont High School to launch Army JROTC program in 2027
Lynden High School expected to resume classes Thursday after closing for power failure
Clark County leaders launch school safety campaign to address online threats
Toutle Lake School District Exploring 4-Day School Week—Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG News
School bond forum draws questions about cost, trust
LifeWise Academy secures Washington public school access to off-site Bible study
The Christian IndexBy DIANA CHANDLER Baptist Press(Washington)Resolved: Settled, dismissed, withdrawn or closed.
