Seattle teachers vote to strike if no tentative contract agreement by Wednesday
SEATTLE – Teachers in Seattle voted Tuesday night to authorize a strike unless an agreement is reached with the state's largest district by the time school resumes Sept. 5.Teachers in Longview, Evergreen and Washougal are already on strike and Camas and Sultan educators voted Monday night to authorize strikes if an agreement isn't met by the time school begins next week.Teachers in the state's largest school district, Seattle, voted Tuesday night on a strike authorization just three years after their last one.
SEATTLE – Teachers in Seattle voted Tuesday night to authorize a strike unless an agreement is reached with the state's largest district by the time school resumes Sept. 5.Teachers in Longview, Evergreen and Washougal are already on strike and Camas and Sultan educators voted Monday night to authorize strikes if an agreement isn't met by the time school begins next week.Teachers in the state's largest school district, Seattle, voted Tuesday night on a strike authorization just three years after their last one.
Many teachers negotiate double-digit pay increases as others talk about strikes
SEATTLE -- Many teachers have scored big pay hikes as they get ready to start another school year.“In Western Washington, there have been double-digit pay raises for districts like Sedro-Woolley Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Lake Washington,” Washington Education Association spokesperson Rich Wood said.But teachers in other districts such as Bethel, Seattle and Tacoma have not been able to reach a deal so far.
SEATTLE -- Many teachers have scored big pay hikes as they get ready to start another school year.“In Western Washington, there have been double-digit pay raises for districts like Sedro-Woolley Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Lake Washington,” Washington Education Association spokesperson Rich Wood said.But teachers in other districts such as Bethel, Seattle and Tacoma have not been able to reach a deal so far.
Teachers in Stanwood-Camano, Highline districts vote to authorize strikes for pay increases
STANWOOD, Wash. -- Stanwood-Camano teachers voted Thursday to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike if a tentative contract agreement is not reached when their current pact expires Aug. 31.The first day of the strike would be Sept. 4, the first day of classes.The teachers' union, the Stanwood-Camano Education Association, said that like other districts, the Stanwood-Camano School District is receiving a net increase of millions of dollars in coming years because of the state Supreme Court's McCleary decision, which ordered the state to increase K-12 funding."For Stanwood-Camano this amounts to more than $9 million, most of which is for an educator salary correction," the teachers' union said in a news release.Stanwood-Camano district administrators have no excuse for not negotiating the significant pay raises that teachers need, Stanwood-Camano Education Association President Nyda Goldstein said.Educators in some 30 school districts across Washington already have negotiated double-digit percentage pay raises this summer, the news release said.Also on Thursday, teachers in the Highline School District voted to authorize their union to call a strike if no tentative contract agreement is reached by Sept. 4.Classes in Highline are scheduled to start Sept. 5."Our teachers simply want a fair and equitable settlement," Highline Education Association President Sue McCabe said, adding that Highline administrators "have no excuse" for not negotiating "significant pay raises we need."The Highline School District has about 19,000 students, and the Highline Education Association represents more than 1,350 certified teachers.
STANWOOD, Wash. -- Stanwood-Camano teachers voted Thursday to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike if a tentative contract agreement is not reached when their current pact expires Aug. 31.The first day of the strike would be Sept. 4, the first day of classes.The teachers' union, the Stanwood-Camano Education Association, said that like other districts, the Stanwood-Camano School District is receiving a net increase of millions of dollars in coming years because of the state Supreme Court's McCleary decision, which ordered the state to increase K-12 funding."For Stanwood-Camano this amounts to more than $9 million, most of which is for an educator salary correction," the teachers' union said in a news release.Stanwood-Camano district administrators have no excuse for not negotiating the significant pay raises that teachers need, Stanwood-Camano Education Association President Nyda Goldstein said.Educators in some 30 school districts across Washington already have negotiated double-digit percentage pay raises this summer, the news release said.Also on Thursday, teachers in the Highline School District voted to authorize their union to call a strike if no tentative contract agreement is reached by Sept. 4.Classes in Highline are scheduled to start Sept. 5."Our teachers simply want a fair and equitable settlement," Highline Education Association President Sue McCabe said, adding that Highline administrators "have no excuse" for not negotiating "significant pay raises we need."The Highline School District has about 19,000 students, and the Highline Education Association represents more than 1,350 certified teachers.
WSU short of dorm rooms as it welcomes largest freshman class
Washington State University is preparing to welcome the largest freshman class in its history, and is short of dorm rooms to house them.
Washington State University is preparing to welcome the largest freshman class in its history, and is short of dorm rooms to house them.
Kent public school teachers rally for better pay; threaten strike in the fall
Teachers in Kent rallied for better pay ahead of a district meeting Thursday where the teacher's union presented a counterproposal.
Teachers in Kent rallied for better pay ahead of a district meeting Thursday where the teacher's union presented a counterproposal.
Bill Gates among billionaires fueling US charter schools movement
Dollar for dollar, the beleaguered movement to bring charter schools to Washington state has had no bigger champion than billionaire Bill Gates.
Dollar for dollar, the beleaguered movement to bring charter schools to Washington state has had no bigger champion than billionaire Bill Gates.
Teacher's final request: Backpacks full of school supplies for needy students at her funeral
An elementary school teacher in Georgia made one final request before she died earlier this month of cancer: Instead of flowers, she wanted school supplies for needy students.
An elementary school teacher in Georgia made one final request before she died earlier this month of cancer: Instead of flowers, she wanted school supplies for needy students.
The states that spend the most (and least) on public education
Based on the analysis, states in the Northeast tend to spend the most money per pupil, with New York (ranked #1) spending three times more per pupil than Utah (ranked #51).
Based on the analysis, states in the Northeast tend to spend the most money per pupil, with New York (ranked #1) spending three times more per pupil than Utah (ranked #51).
$53 a day: N.C. teacher posts paycheck on Facebook to draw attention to teacher pay
In the post, Nick Cols said he has been teaching for 10 years and loves his job but is struggling because he only makes about $1,715 each month.
In the post, Nick Cols said he has been teaching for 10 years and loves his job but is struggling because he only makes about $1,715 each month.
Carroll, Wilson and Baldwin celebrate local students at WE Day
SEATTLE - Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Doug Baldwin are used to hearing the roar of the crowd.During WE Day at KeyArena, they were the ones doing the cheering, praising more than 16,000 students from across the state who volunteered to make their communities and the world a better place.The event is free.
SEATTLE - Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Doug Baldwin are used to hearing the roar of the crowd.During WE Day at KeyArena, they were the ones doing the cheering, praising more than 16,000 students from across the state who volunteered to make their communities and the world a better place.The event is free.
Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez on giving back
Laurie Hernandez burst onto the Senior Elite gymnastics scene in 2016, just in time for the Rio Olympic Games.
Laurie Hernandez burst onto the Senior Elite gymnastics scene in 2016, just in time for the Rio Olympic Games.
Ellen Tailor interviews singer Noah Cyrus at WE Day
Noah Cyrus’ star began to shine in 2017, as her debut single “Make Me (Cry)” went straight to #1 on Spotify’s Viral Global Chart within hours of release, and has since surpassed 420 million global audio and video streams.The introductory song from her forthcoming album NC-17 was met with unanimous praise in the U.S. and abroad, with Dazed calling it a “leftfield pop ballad” and Rolling Stone deeming it an “R&B-tinged pop tearjerker.” Her follow up tracks have received similar accolades and landed her an opening slot on KatyPerry’s U.S. tour, where she just completed a national run that included two nights at Madison Square Garden.Her most recent release and follow up “Stay Together” is following suit, and already lining up to be the “song of the summer contender,” according to Idolator and NYLON crowning it as a “warm and cheery anthem of the summer.“Following her televised awards show debut at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the 17-year old received a standing ovation from the audience, that included some of the biggest names in music such as Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendez and The Chainsmokers, among others.
Noah Cyrus’ star began to shine in 2017, as her debut single “Make Me (Cry)” went straight to #1 on Spotify’s Viral Global Chart within hours of release, and has since surpassed 420 million global audio and video streams.The introductory song from her forthcoming album NC-17 was met with unanimous praise in the U.S. and abroad, with Dazed calling it a “leftfield pop ballad” and Rolling Stone deeming it an “R&B-tinged pop tearjerker.” Her follow up tracks have received similar accolades and landed her an opening slot on KatyPerry’s U.S. tour, where she just completed a national run that included two nights at Madison Square Garden.Her most recent release and follow up “Stay Together” is following suit, and already lining up to be the “song of the summer contender,” according to Idolator and NYLON crowning it as a “warm and cheery anthem of the summer.“Following her televised awards show debut at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the 17-year old received a standing ovation from the audience, that included some of the biggest names in music such as Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendez and The Chainsmokers, among others.
Young Entrepreneur Jakayla Dixon helps visually impaired feel colors
Jakayla is a sought out keynote speaker who hails from Eaton High School in Haslet, Texas.
Jakayla is a sought out keynote speaker who hails from Eaton High School in Haslet, Texas.
WE Day co-founder Craig Kielburger on movement to change the world
Craig Kielburger is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of a family of organizations dedicated to the power of WE, a movement of people coming together to change the world.
Craig Kielburger is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of a family of organizations dedicated to the power of WE, a movement of people coming together to change the world.
YouTube star Lizzie Velasquez explains overcoming cyber-bullying
A global motivational speaker, YouTube personality, anti-bullying activist and author.
A global motivational speaker, YouTube personality, anti-bullying activist and author.
WE Day volunteering turns into a passion: 'They're a lot of fun'
One student, Alyssa Manrique Told Q13 News This Morning, she started volunteering at Where the Heart Is retirement home to meet a school requirement of community service hours but then it turned into fun.
One student, Alyssa Manrique Told Q13 News This Morning, she started volunteering at Where the Heart Is retirement home to meet a school requirement of community service hours but then it turned into fun.
WATCH LIVE: WE Day Seattle 2018
WE Day is finally here - watch live May 3, 2018 from KeyArena in Seattle!
WE Day is finally here - watch live May 3, 2018 from KeyArena in Seattle!
Spokane teacher who works with refugee students named National Teacher of the Year
For much of the past decade, Mandy Manning has taught at the Newcomer Center at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. The center has a specialized English language development program for newly arrived refugee and immigrant students.
For much of the past decade, Mandy Manning has taught at the Newcomer Center at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. The center has a specialized English language development program for newly arrived refugee and immigrant students.
2018 We Day Seattle lineup announced
SEATTLE - The official lineup for We Day Seattle is set!We Day is a day-long event full of motivational speakers and celebrity performances.Some of this year's speakers include Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Doug Baldwin, singer Ciara, and many more.You can't buy a ticket to We Day - students have to earn their way in.To get a chance to attend, students have to do one thing to help the local community, and one thing to help the global community.We Day will be held on May 3, 2018 at KeyArena in Seattle.Here's a full list of speakers and performers: • Ciara• Russell Wilson• Doug Baldwin• Bella Thorne• Olivia Holt• Rachel Platten• Noah Cyrus• Ann Curry• Dianne Guerrero• Jacob Tremblay• Anthony Gonzalez• Breanna Stewart (Seattle storm)• Jewell Loyd (Seattle storm)• Jack & Jack• Esera Tuaolo• Lizzie Velasquez• The Celebrity Marauders• Rasheda Ali• Silken Laumann• Dr.
SEATTLE - The official lineup for We Day Seattle is set!We Day is a day-long event full of motivational speakers and celebrity performances.Some of this year's speakers include Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Doug Baldwin, singer Ciara, and many more.You can't buy a ticket to We Day - students have to earn their way in.To get a chance to attend, students have to do one thing to help the local community, and one thing to help the global community.We Day will be held on May 3, 2018 at KeyArena in Seattle.Here's a full list of speakers and performers: • Ciara• Russell Wilson• Doug Baldwin• Bella Thorne• Olivia Holt• Rachel Platten• Noah Cyrus• Ann Curry• Dianne Guerrero• Jacob Tremblay• Anthony Gonzalez• Breanna Stewart (Seattle storm)• Jewell Loyd (Seattle storm)• Jack & Jack• Esera Tuaolo• Lizzie Velasquez• The Celebrity Marauders• Rasheda Ali• Silken Laumann• Dr.