More kids are riding electric school buses this fall
More students than ever are headed to class in an electric school bus this fall as school districts race to take advantage of unprecedented government funding to replace their diesel fleets. Exhaust from diesel buses is linked to serious health and development conditions for children, especially in low-income communities. The growing electric bus movement, fueled by a plethora of state and federal incentives, promises to reduce tailpipe emissions and improve kids’ health, too. Continue reading at Axios. (Sarah Grillo)
DACA recipients now eligible to be police officers in Washington
This year Washington joined four other states in opening police jobs to DACA recipients, in a new program aimed at addressing law enforcement shortages while intending to make officer ranks better reflect their communities. Washington offers some unique opportunities for Dreamers, as those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals are commonly called, including access to college financial aid and professional licenses in fields like teaching and nursing. But until this July, becoming a police officer was excluded from that list. Continue reading at The Columbian. (Mary Murphy)
As Washington ranks among top states for chronic absenteeism, educators strive to reverse trend
As students across Washington head back to school, educators are doubling down on efforts to improve attendance. The initiative comes after a recent analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford University educational economist Thomas Dee revealed that Washington has the ninth-highest chronic absenteeism rate in the country. The analysis included data for the 2022-23 school year from 42 states and Washington, D.C., where a student is considered chronically absent if they miss over 10% of the school year. According to the AP, that typically adds up to about three weeks of lost learning time. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)
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More kids are riding electric school buses this fall
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Columbian
DACA recipients now eligible to be police officers in Washington
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Spokesman Review
WSU receives $4.8M in funding for hydrogen fueling station and research
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Wenatchee World
RiverCom announces land purchase for location of future facility
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Whidbey News-Times
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As Washington ranks among top states for chronic absenteeism, educators strive to reverse trend
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