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WA parents push back against proposal to lower required school age
A bill that aims to improve early learning would lower Washington's compulsory education starting age from 8 to 6.
Venice Buhain
Venice Buhain is Cascade PBS' associate news editor. She previously covered education at Crosscut, and also worked for KING 5, The Seattle Globalist and TVW News. You can follow her on Twitter
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Free school lunch for all is off the table, but WA may expand access
State lawmakers are considering an extension of the meal program, lowering the threshold for schools to offer free school meals to all students.
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Bellevue parents say consolidating schools is an equity issue
Citing shrinking enrollment, the school district may close some elementaries — raising questions about who will bear the brunt of potential cuts.
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This Puget Sound school exemplifies inclusive education in WA
Woodinville's Ruby Bridges Elementary is one of several dozen Washington schools working to better integrate special education students with their peers.
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Praying coach set to return to Bremerton school after SCOTUS win
Joe Kennedy expects to return for the 2023 season — but the prayer case's impact could go far beyond the high school football field.