Public Education
Seattle Public Schools expect about $100M deficits over next 4 years(The Center Square) – The teachers strike in Seattle is over, but Seattle Public Schools now face a bigger challenge: high budget deficits over the next four years. Read More
Public Education
Teachers’ union ad accuses politicians of trying to ‘whitewash’ history; critics say the ad uses race to divide(The Center Square) – The Washington Education Association (WEA) has been advertising a petition to support “honesty in education” by giving students “honest, updated lessons that reckon with our past.” Opponents… Read More
Public Education
Dispute: Could earlier contract deadline reduce Washington teachers strikes?(The Center Square) – The recent teacher strikes in King County have some people questioning why contracts between teachers unions and school districts expire around the beginning of the… Read More
Public Education
Tentative agreement reached in Seattle teacher strike, start of school year still unknown(The Center Square) – A tentative agreement has been reached between Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and the Seattle Education Association (SEA). According to the teachers union, the tentative… Read More
Public Education
Seattle begins meal distribution, recreational activities for kids as teacher strike continues(The Center Square) – The City of Seattle has begun distributing meals to students in Seattle Public Schools (SPS) as the district continues negotiations with the Seattle Education Association… Read More