Education
video
Romney at Liberty University: Marriage is between a man and a woman
The likely Republican nomination for president, Mitt Romney, made his stance on gay marriage clear and received a rousing applause from the Christian University.
Parents, students revolt against standardized tests
Backed by their parents, hundreds of students in the North Sound are refusing to take standardized tests, and the boycott is getting the attention of lawmakers in Olympia. The Measurement of Student Progress test for third- to eighth-graders covers math, science, reading and writing. Many school districts, such ...
José Banda chosen as new Seattle Schools chief
The Seattle School Board has offered the job of superintendent to José Banda, the current Superintendent of the Anaheim City School District. The Board met in closed session Sunday night and directed Board President Michel DeBell to contact Banda. Watch announcement by school officials now live “I ...
Popular former Seattle principal accused of misusing district funds
A former Seattle elementary school principal is the focus of a police investigation into $30,000 in missing school funds, according to a report released Thursday morning. ElDoris Turner, who abruptly retired from Van Asselt Elementary in March after an ethics investigation, is accused of mismanaging and perhaps stealing the funds. ...
Students compete in Seattle for Imagine Cup
Students from around the country spent the past several days showcasing how they are using technology to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. The Imagine Cup is sponsored by Microsoft and is considered the world’s premier student technology competition. Students presented a diversity of projects aiming to deal with ...
Candidate for Seattle Schools superintendent has prior DUI
KIRO 7 Eyewitness News has confirmed that Dr. Sandra L. Husk, one of three finalists vying to become Seattle Public Schools' new superintendent, has a DUI in her past. Husk revealed the incident, which happened 12 years ago, to the board. School board President Michael DeBell said he took it ...
Seattle Public Schools names 3 finalists for superintendent
Seattle Public Schools' next superintendent will come from somewhere outside the state. The school board announced Thursday its three finalists for the role: José L. Banda of the Anaheim City School District; Steven W. Enoch of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District; and Dr. Sandra L. Husk of the ...
Interim Seattle schools chief offered job at Highline
From the Highline School District: The Highline School Board has offered the superintendent position to Dr. Susan Enfield, pending successful contract negotiations and a background check. The board is expected to vote at its meeting Wednesday evening to formally approve Enfield for the job. She would start in Highline ...
video
School gets nearly $190,000 in a year from fining kids
A Chicago school system fines students for breaking rules, but the system is controversial with low-income parents.
Olympia students say viral video isn't what Huffington Post thinks
A video shot by students at Olympia High School that appears to show classmates struggling to answer basic trivia questions received national attention this week when it was shared on sites like The Huffington Post. However, the two 16-year-old journalism students who created the video said Friday they were ...
Advertisement
Ads By Google
Advertisement
Links We Like
© 2012 Cox Media Group. By using this website,
you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices
.
