Back to School Shopping on a Budget
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Back to School Shopping on a Budget

Savannah Scofield of Zulily joins us in studio to talk about back to school shopping on a budget

Savannah Scofield of Zulily joins us in studio to talk about back to school shopping on a budget

Mukilteo parents, students fighting for longer school lunchtime
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Mukilteo parents, students fighting for longer school lunchtime

On Monday, parents and students in the Mukilteo School District addressed their concerns to board members. Elementary students went to the podium to tell officials they only have about 10 minutes to scarf their lunch down.

On Monday, parents and students in the Mukilteo School District addressed their concerns to board members. Elementary students went to the podium to tell officials they only have about 10 minutes to scarf their lunch down.

Beating the odds: Washington elementary school gets national recognition
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Beating the odds: Washington elementary school gets national recognition

Across the country, statistics show that students from high-poverty, high-minority schools are less likely to succeed in the classroom and in life. A school in Auburn, Washington is bucking that trend. At Gildo Rey Elementary School, each day starts with a handshake.

Across the country, statistics show that students from high-poverty, high-minority schools are less likely to succeed in the classroom and in life. A school in Auburn, Washington is bucking that trend. At Gildo Rey Elementary School, each day starts with a handshake.

Keeping girls in school, one tampon at a time
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Keeping girls in school, one tampon at a time

Shelley Sleeper had no idea that some teenage girls skip school because they can't afford the feminine hygiene products they need. But she knew she wanted to help - somehow.

Shelley Sleeper had no idea that some teenage girls skip school because they can't afford the feminine hygiene products they need. But she knew she wanted to help - somehow.

Seattle Public Schools offers free immunization clinics ahead of exclusion deadline
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Seattle Public Schools offers free immunization clinics ahead of exclusion deadline

The deadline is quickly approaching for Seattle Public Schools students to get their immunization records up to date. Come January 8th, the district won`t allow them to attend class without the required information.

The deadline is quickly approaching for Seattle Public Schools students to get their immunization records up to date. Come January 8th, the district won`t allow them to attend class without the required information.

Paraeducators strike in Sumner-Bonney Lake district, no school Friday
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Paraeducators strike in Sumner-Bonney Lake district, no school Friday

There is no school Friday in the Sumner-Bonney Lake school district because for the first time in at least three decades, the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will be closed due to a strike. Paraeducators are demanding fair pay, they say. According to Washington Education Association numbers, paraeducators at the Sumner-Bonney Lake District salary fall below other surrounding districts. Teachers in the district are not on strike, but are standing in solidarity with paraeducators and will refuse to cross the picket lines. Thursday, negotiators were not able to come to an agreement, forcing school cancellations. We want to have fair and equitable compensation comparable to surrounding districts, said Shontay Krystofiak, a paraeducator with the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Paraeducators say theyve been negotiating with the district since June but have not come to any agreement. Weve been working graciously without a contract since August, said Krystofiak. Now, we have to take a step back and start thinking what is best for us." School district officials say negotiations continued throughout the evening Thursday. We value the work they do, and we need them in our schools, said Elle Warmuth, communications director for the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Warmuth says the district is prepared to continue negotiations throughout the weekend to come to a resolution. We are just committed to getting students back in the classroom," said Warmuth. The school district will continue providing services for students despite the strike. Free breakfast and lunch will be available for students who depend on healthy meals during the school week: Daffodil Valley Elementary: Breakfast, 8:15-8:45 a.m. Lunch, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Liberty Ridge Elementary: Breakfast, 8-8:30 a.m. Lunch, 10:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. For more information on how the strike impacts other school activities, click here Washington Education Association officials say this is only the second time in the states history paraeducators have gone on strike.

There is no school Friday in the Sumner-Bonney Lake school district because for the first time in at least three decades, the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will be closed due to a strike. Paraeducators are demanding fair pay, they say. According to Washington Education Association numbers, paraeducators at the Sumner-Bonney Lake District salary fall below other surrounding districts. Teachers in the district are not on strike, but are standing in solidarity with paraeducators and will refuse to cross the picket lines. Thursday, negotiators were not able to come to an agreement, forcing school cancellations. We want to have fair and equitable compensation comparable to surrounding districts, said Shontay Krystofiak, a paraeducator with the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Paraeducators say theyve been negotiating with the district since June but have not come to any agreement. Weve been working graciously without a contract since August, said Krystofiak. Now, we have to take a step back and start thinking what is best for us." School district officials say negotiations continued throughout the evening Thursday. We value the work they do, and we need them in our schools, said Elle Warmuth, communications director for the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Warmuth says the district is prepared to continue negotiations throughout the weekend to come to a resolution. We are just committed to getting students back in the classroom," said Warmuth. The school district will continue providing services for students despite the strike. Free breakfast and lunch will be available for students who depend on healthy meals during the school week: Daffodil Valley Elementary: Breakfast, 8:15-8:45 a.m. Lunch, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Liberty Ridge Elementary: Breakfast, 8-8:30 a.m. Lunch, 10:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. For more information on how the strike impacts other school activities, click here Washington Education Association officials say this is only the second time in the states history paraeducators have gone on strike.

Puyallup high school teacher arrested, accused of threatening to shoot students
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Puyallup high school teacher arrested, accused of threatening to shoot students

A geometry teacher at Emerald Ridge High School has been arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot students. Pierce County Sheriff's Office Detective Ed Troyer says the 58-year-old teacher made the threats while talking to another person on Tuesday night. That person contacted the school district, and the district contacted the sheriff's office. "This morning we went out to talk to her, and she wouldn't back off from her statements," Troyer said.

A geometry teacher at Emerald Ridge High School has been arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot students. Pierce County Sheriff's Office Detective Ed Troyer says the 58-year-old teacher made the threats while talking to another person on Tuesday night. That person contacted the school district, and the district contacted the sheriff's office. "This morning we went out to talk to her, and she wouldn't back off from her statements," Troyer said.

Parents scramble after paraeducator strike closes school
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Parents scramble after paraeducator strike closes school

Parents of the nearly 10,000 students in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School district had to find alternative care for their children Friday, after the district canceled classes due to a paraeducator strike.

Parents of the nearly 10,000 students in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School district had to find alternative care for their children Friday, after the district canceled classes due to a paraeducator strike.

In-person or online? Seattle Public Schools reveals scenarios for reopening this fall

In-person or online? Seattle Public Schools reveals scenarios for reopening this fall

Seattle Public Schools says if King County is in Phase 4 by September, then schools will resume as normal and everyone will be welcomed back. District officials said although they are hopeful to be in Phase 4 by fall -- that is "unlikely."

Seattle Public Schools says if King County is in Phase 4 by September, then schools will resume as normal and everyone will be welcomed back. District officials said although they are hopeful to be in Phase 4 by fall -- that is "unlikely."

Seattle Public Schools expected to announce plan for reopening school in the fall on Friday

Seattle Public Schools expected to announce plan for reopening school in the fall on Friday

SEATTLE - Seattle Public Schools is expected to be the first in Western Washington to announce how they envision schools to look in the fall.  The announcement is expected to come out Friday evening.

SEATTLE - Seattle Public Schools is expected to be the first in Western Washington to announce how they envision schools to look in the fall.  The announcement is expected to come out Friday evening.

Teachers weigh in about reopening schools in the fall

Teachers weigh in about reopening schools in the fall

MARYSVILLE, Wash. - Shawn Newkirk, a middle school history teacher, is spending a lot more time these days thinking about the present than the past.

MARYSVILLE, Wash. - Shawn Newkirk, a middle school history teacher, is spending a lot more time these days thinking about the present than the past.