Far from traditional learning: A clearer picture of what schools will look like in the fall
Whenever school starts this fall, there is a big chance it will look far different from what we are used to.
Whenever school starts this fall, there is a big chance it will look far different from what we are used to.
Former Washington football coach Jim Lambright dies at 77
SEATTLE (AP) — Former Washington football coach Jim Lambright has died at age 77, the school announced on Sunday.
SEATTLE (AP) — Former Washington football coach Jim Lambright has died at age 77, the school announced on Sunday.
Former Seahawks, Husky safety Nesby Glasgow dies after battle with cancer
SEATTLE -- Former University of Washington and Seattle Seahawks safety Nesby Glasgow has died after a battle with cancer, the university told Q13 News on Tuesday.
SEATTLE -- Former University of Washington and Seattle Seahawks safety Nesby Glasgow has died after a battle with cancer, the university told Q13 News on Tuesday.
Got coffee? Dairy groups boost high school coffee bars
Coffee bars selling $3 iced lattes are popping up in high schools, helped along by dairy groups scrambling for new ways to get people to drink milk.It's one small way the dairy industry is fighting to slow the persistent decline in U.S. milk consumption as eating habits change and rival drinks keep popping up on supermarket shelves.At a high school in North Dakota, a $5,000 grant from a dairy group helped pay for an espresso machine that makes lattes with about 8 ounces of milk each.
Coffee bars selling $3 iced lattes are popping up in high schools, helped along by dairy groups scrambling for new ways to get people to drink milk.It's one small way the dairy industry is fighting to slow the persistent decline in U.S. milk consumption as eating habits change and rival drinks keep popping up on supermarket shelves.At a high school in North Dakota, a $5,000 grant from a dairy group helped pay for an espresso machine that makes lattes with about 8 ounces of milk each.
Coding Dojo offers scholarships to local teachers
A local coding 'boot camp' is offering full scholarships to teachers facing layoffs, and ready to switch careers.Coding Dojo saw reports about Washington teachers losing their jobs, and decided to offer a new option.
A local coding 'boot camp' is offering full scholarships to teachers facing layoffs, and ready to switch careers.Coding Dojo saw reports about Washington teachers losing their jobs, and decided to offer a new option.
Former Army medic who won Medal of Honor will raise flag at Apple Cup
The Apple Cup will hold special meaning for one Washington State University alumnus. He's an Army veteran from Puyallup who's been chosen to take part in the flag raising ceremony.
The Apple Cup will hold special meaning for one Washington State University alumnus. He's an Army veteran from Puyallup who's been chosen to take part in the flag raising ceremony.
Washington Supreme Court upholds most of charter school law
The Washington Supreme Court upheld most of the state's charter school law Thursday, eliminating the specter that a dozen schools serving about 3,400 students might have to close.
The Washington Supreme Court upheld most of the state's charter school law Thursday, eliminating the specter that a dozen schools serving about 3,400 students might have to close.
Facial recognition technology used at Seattle private school
There continues to be a healthy debate on the use of facial recognition technology. But one school in Seattle has embraced it, saying it keeps staff and students safer. Plus it’s more convenient for parents.
There continues to be a healthy debate on the use of facial recognition technology. But one school in Seattle has embraced it, saying it keeps staff and students safer. Plus it’s more convenient for parents.
Evergreen Elementary went from last to first place with 'No Excuses'
Evergreen Elementary in Spanaway was just given the National Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence. This same school not too long ago was academically failing.
Evergreen Elementary in Spanaway was just given the National Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence. This same school not too long ago was academically failing.
The largest school districts in Pierce County have low test scores
Tacoma Public Schools is the first to admit they are disappointed with their latest test scores. When it comes to high schoolers only about 29% of 10th graders met the standard when it came to Math.
Tacoma Public Schools is the first to admit they are disappointed with their latest test scores. When it comes to high schoolers only about 29% of 10th graders met the standard when it came to Math.
Off enrollment numbers at Seattle area schools lead to shifting teachers; budget shortfall
Some school districts have been caught by surprise over how low their actual enrollment numbers are compared to what was projected for this year.
Some school districts have been caught by surprise over how low their actual enrollment numbers are compared to what was projected for this year.
State lawmaker to push for more mental health resources to make schools safer
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- In 2019, education yet again will take center stage in the Washington Legislature.Last year, the Legislature passed a historic measure pumping billions into education because of the state Supreme Court's McCleary decision ordering legislators to fully fund K-12 education.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- In 2019, education yet again will take center stage in the Washington Legislature.Last year, the Legislature passed a historic measure pumping billions into education because of the state Supreme Court's McCleary decision ordering legislators to fully fund K-12 education.
Nova HS students plan walkout in response to teacher transfers
At a press conference on the steps of Nova High School, students spoke about the impact teachers at the alternative public high school have had on their education and future.
At a press conference on the steps of Nova High School, students spoke about the impact teachers at the alternative public high school have had on their education and future.
Tentative contract agreement reached in week-long Tacoma teachers strike
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Public Schools and the Tacoma Education Association announced Thursday night that they have reached a tentative contract agreement.Teachers went on strike Sept. 6 -- which was supposed to be the first day of school -- to try to get larger pay raises than the district initially offered.The school district said classes are now scheduled to begin Monday, pending a positive ratification vote by the striking teachers.The Tacoma Education Association said it will be holding a membership meeting at 11 a.m. Friday, presumably for the teachers to vote on the tentative contract.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Public Schools and the Tacoma Education Association announced Thursday night that they have reached a tentative contract agreement.Teachers went on strike Sept. 6 -- which was supposed to be the first day of school -- to try to get larger pay raises than the district initially offered.The school district said classes are now scheduled to begin Monday, pending a positive ratification vote by the striking teachers.The Tacoma Education Association said it will be holding a membership meeting at 11 a.m. Friday, presumably for the teachers to vote on the tentative contract.
Tacoma teachers say they feel 'disrespected' by school district
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Public Schools on Wednesday publicly released its newest teacher salary proposal -- one week after the educators went on strike.Officials say the new offer puts Tacoma teacher salary right in line with other school districts.“If you remember, we started at 3.1 percent as our offer.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Public Schools on Wednesday publicly released its newest teacher salary proposal -- one week after the educators went on strike.Officials say the new offer puts Tacoma teacher salary right in line with other school districts.“If you remember, we started at 3.1 percent as our offer.
Eight state legislators sign letter trying to help end Tacoma teachers strike, lawmaker says
TACOMA, Wash. -- One state lawmaker says a letter she helped draft is intended to help Tacoma Public Schools officials end their teacher strike.State Rep.
TACOMA, Wash. -- One state lawmaker says a letter she helped draft is intended to help Tacoma Public Schools officials end their teacher strike.State Rep.
Striking Centralia teachers, district reach tentative pact; school to begin Wednesday
CENTRALIA, Wash. -- The Centralia school district announced Monday night that it had reached a tentative agreement with striking teachers and that classes for grades 1-12 will start on Wednesday.Cnetral School District 401 said details of its agreement with the Centralia Education Association will be made public after CEA members ratify the tentative contract agreement on Tuesday.Centralia teachers have been on strike since last Tuesday, Sept. 4.
CENTRALIA, Wash. -- The Centralia school district announced Monday night that it had reached a tentative agreement with striking teachers and that classes for grades 1-12 will start on Wednesday.Cnetral School District 401 said details of its agreement with the Centralia Education Association will be made public after CEA members ratify the tentative contract agreement on Tuesday.Centralia teachers have been on strike since last Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Longtime Tacoma teacher resigns amid strike, saying she's fed up with district's attitude
TACOMA, Wash. -- Some are calling her Tacoma's best teacher."I do it because it's the best job in the world.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Some are calling her Tacoma's best teacher."I do it because it's the best job in the world.
As strike enters 2nd week, Tacoma school district says what it is offering teachers is competitive
TACOMA, Wash. -- There is no telling when about 29,000 students in Tacoma will start the school year as the teachers strike entered a second week.Tacoma teachers say the damage has been done and some teachers are already looking to go to other districts.
TACOMA, Wash. -- There is no telling when about 29,000 students in Tacoma will start the school year as the teachers strike entered a second week.Tacoma teachers say the damage has been done and some teachers are already looking to go to other districts.
Day 3 of Puyallup teachers strike, no word yet whether school will start Monday
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- Puyallup teachers have been marching outside their respective schools for days but on Friday they took the strike closer to school administrators to protest salaries.Friday’s gathering was one of the largest teacher rallies so far this year.Hundreds of Puyallup teachers took over Pioneer Park on day 3 of the strike.They were loud enough to be heard across the street at the school district’s headquarters.“It’s pretty encouraging and motivating to see such a supportive group,” teacher Makynlie Jeffers said.Jeffers is a first year Puyallup teacher.“There are very few young beginning teachers,” Jeffers said.She says low pay for starting teachers is a big reason for the shortage.“The number one thing people say is they don’t make any money,” Jeffers said.Before gathering at Pioneer Park, teachers surrounded the school district’s office.Many in the community honked in support as teachers circled the building.“We feel the love, it’s time we feel the love from our school district,” teacher Melissa Taylor said.But on its website, the school district says teachers do make competitive wages.Days before teachers went on strike, the district says they offered a 6.6% pay raise, bringing beginner teacher salaries to $53,035.
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- Puyallup teachers have been marching outside their respective schools for days but on Friday they took the strike closer to school administrators to protest salaries.Friday’s gathering was one of the largest teacher rallies so far this year.Hundreds of Puyallup teachers took over Pioneer Park on day 3 of the strike.They were loud enough to be heard across the street at the school district’s headquarters.“It’s pretty encouraging and motivating to see such a supportive group,” teacher Makynlie Jeffers said.Jeffers is a first year Puyallup teacher.“There are very few young beginning teachers,” Jeffers said.She says low pay for starting teachers is a big reason for the shortage.“The number one thing people say is they don’t make any money,” Jeffers said.Before gathering at Pioneer Park, teachers surrounded the school district’s office.Many in the community honked in support as teachers circled the building.“We feel the love, it’s time we feel the love from our school district,” teacher Melissa Taylor said.But on its website, the school district says teachers do make competitive wages.Days before teachers went on strike, the district says they offered a 6.6% pay raise, bringing beginner teacher salaries to $53,035.