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Is Kindergarten Mandatory in Washington State? The Shocking Answer
I was today years old when I found out the age limit Washington state has when it comes to kids heading off to kindergarten. The last time I thought about any kid being in kindergarten was in 2016, when my darling daughter was 5. As a kid, I had a...
Teens take the wheel: Truck driver shortage has public schools preparing the pipeline
OTHELLO, Wash. — Almost every item you own -- from your toothbrush to your bedframe, to the makings of that daily cup of coffee – gets to you by truck. For needed goods, it is estimated that 80% of Washington communities rely on trucks alone, according to the Washington Trucking Association.
Wenatchee School Board closes elementary school, cuts 63 staff positions
(The Center Square) – Wenatchee School District is closing the doors to Columbia Elementary following a unanimous School Board decision on Tuesday to "ensure the long-term sustainability" of the district. Enrollment has been declining throughout the district since 2015, with around 916 students having left since then. That loss of students is paired with a loss of funding, as the state sees the two factors as intertwined, according to WSD's website. ...
Two of the Wackiest High School Mascots in Washington State
Growing up in Clarkston Washington and attending Clarkston High School, our school mascot was the Bantam. Why Does Washington State's Richland High School Call Themselves "The Bombers?" Yeah, we'd get made fun of for having a fighting chicken as our mascot especially since our cross-river rivals in Lewiston Idaho were...
Record-Breaking Scholarships Awarded to WVC Students for 2023-24 Academic Year
The Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) Foundation awarded over $714,000 in scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year, a new record that exceeds last year's total by $50,000. These scholarships benefited 288 students, with an average award of $2,400 each. The funds are crucial in supporting students' educational goals at WVC.
College students in Washington’s prisons will soon have access to federal Pell Grants
Compared to the rest of the country, Washington already has a robust college prison program funded by the state — but thanks to new federal dollars, offerings for students behind bars are set to expand. That’s because the U.S. Department of Education last summer restored federal Pell Grants for incarcerated students, following a nearly 30-year […] The post College students in Washington’s prisons will soon have access to federal Pell Grants appeared first on Washington State Standard.
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