Billy Frank Jr. was arrested in 1945, at age 14, for fishing on the Nisqually River that he and his people knew and loved as theirs. And then he spent…
Farewell to a hero, a fighter, a friend
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Statement from Rep. Reykdal regarding the NCLB waiver loss
Washington State was informed today that the U.S. Department of Education has revoked our No Child Left Behind waiver. Under the terms of the revocation, Washington State will not lose…
Washington employment continues to move in positive direction
Slowly but surely, Washington’s unemployment rate is creeping downward. Economists with the Employment Security Department reported last week that Washington employers added about 6,700 new jobs in March. That’s on…
Win-win for students, schools is on governor’s desk
Better education for at-risk students, stronger accountability for schools, and increased efficiency for local governments are objectives all wrapped inside successful legislation sponsored by Rep. June Robinson. The measure (House…
Operating budget agreement reached on time
Today’s statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan on the 2014 operating budget agreement: “This is a very good supplemental budget that makes additional investments in our schools, provides a…