Brett Davis

Brett Davis reports on Washington state government for The Center Square. He previously worked for public policy organizations the Freedom Foundation and Washington Farm Bureau, as well as various…

Culture, Public Education
WSU professor details COVID school closures impact on students, parents

(The Center Square) – Benjamin Cowan, associate professor at Washington State University’s School of Economic Sciences, delved into the impact COVID-19 school closures have had on children and parents during… Read More

October 27, 2022
Public Education
Washington state schools superintendent wants billions for teacher retention, recruitment

(The Center Square) – Washington state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will ask the state Legislature for $3.15 billion for the 2023-25 biennium and $3.7 billion for the 2025-27… Read More

October 21, 2022
Public Education
Washington schools superintendent wants $100M to expand dual credit programs

(The Center Square) – Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said on Wednesday afternoon that his office is proposing a $100 million ask of the state Legislature next… Read More

October 6, 2022
Government
Washington state gets failing grade on education freedom report card

(The Center Square) – Washington state is ranked No. 43 out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia in a new “Education Freedom Report Card”… Read More

September 13, 2022
Culture
Telemedicine abortions up in Washington state

(The Center Square) – Telemedicine seems set to play a crucial role for women seeking abortions, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, sending the controversial practice… Read More

August 23, 2022