Education

Students arriving off the bus get in line to score some waffles during a free pancake and waffle breakfast at Lowell Elementary School on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

800 free pancakes at Everett’s Lowell Elementary feed the masses

The annual breakfast was started to connect the community and the school, as well as to get people to interact.

 

Chemene Crawford (Everett Community College)

Everett Community College president set for $281K salary

Chemene Crawford has been hired as the college’s next president to oversee some 800 employees and 15,000 students.

 

Volunteer Victor Rodriguez chats with supporters as he hands out yard signs during a campaign event in support of Marysville School District’s proposed levy on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the Marysville Historical Society Museum in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Marysville schools serving layoff notices for up to 45 teachers

Marysville is the latest Snohomish County district to grapple with a multi-million dollar budget shortfall.

 

Hunter Mattson, center, is guided by Blake Horton, right, on a virtual welding simulation during a trade fair at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. High school kids learned about various trades at the event. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Trade fair gives Snohomish County kids glimpse of college alternatives

Showcasing the trades, the Trade Up event in Monroe drew hundreds of high school students from east Snohomish County.

Hunter Mattson, center, is guided by Blake Horton, right, on a virtual welding simulation during a trade fair at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. High school kids learned about various trades at the event. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Hazing becomes a felony in some cases in Washington state

The “Sam Martinez Stop Hazing Law,” was signed Monday. The Legislature unanimously passed the measure.

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Andrew Dee pushes Hunter Mattson in their teams’ urban concept diesel car outside of the shop at Granite Falls High School on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Tigerspeed’: Granite Falls Eco-Car team fueled for success

A storied high school club finished fifth at a national competition, where it’s a race for efficiency, not speed.

Andrew Dee pushes Hunter Mattson in their teams’ urban concept diesel car outside of the shop at Granite Falls High School on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Chemene Crawford (Everett Community College)

EvCC trustees choose Chemene Crawford as next president

Crawford is the current leader of North Seattle College. She was one of three finalists for the post.

Chemene Crawford (Everett Community College)
A student works through a worksheet Monday morning at College Place Elementary School in Lynnwood, Washington on March 7, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Layoffs loom as Snohomish County schools face budget shortfalls

Edmonds, Mukilteo, Everett, Arlington and Stanwood-Camano plan to cut programs and eliminate jobs next school year.

A student works through a worksheet Monday morning at College Place Elementary School in Lynnwood, Washington on March 7, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Education nonprofit expands programs to Snohomish County

Treehouse is a nonprofit dedicated to furthering educational opportunities for youth in Foster Care

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Everett Public Schools chief information officer Brian Beckley, left, and state coordinator for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Ian Moore, right, pose for a photo in the server room at the Everett Public Schools Community Resource Center in Everett, Washington on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Schools are ‘target rich’ for cyberattacks, fed agency helps fight back

A Cascade High School grad is heading up the effort in Washington. This week, he checked in with Everett school leaders.

Everett Public Schools chief information officer Brian Beckley, left, and state coordinator for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Ian Moore, right, pose for a photo in the server room at the Everett Public Schools Community Resource Center in Everett, Washington on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Michael Tolley (Northshore School District)

Michael Tolley named new Northshore School District leader

Tolley, interim superintendent since last summer, is expected to inherit the position permanently in July.

Michael Tolley (Northshore School District)
Northshore School District Administrative building in Bothell, Washington. (Northshore School District)

Deaf family sues Northshore over repeated restraint, isolation of child

The kindergartener was reportedly restrained as much as five times a day by her special education teacher, the lawsuit says.

Northshore School District Administrative building in Bothell, Washington. (Northshore School District)
Dr. Charles McNulty (left), Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift (center) and Mr. Michael Tolley (right). The three finalist for the 2023-24 superintendent position at Northshore School District. (Photo provided by Northshore School District)

One of these 3 will be the next leaders of Northshore schools

Michael Tolley, Charles McNulty and Jeanice Kerr Swift want the job. They’ll stand for questions at a public forum Wednesday.

Dr. Charles McNulty (left), Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift (center) and Mr. Michael Tolley (right). The three finalist for the 2023-24 superintendent position at Northshore School District. (Photo provided by Northshore School District)
A tuition-free early learning center funded by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos opened in Everett Station last week. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)

Free Bezos-backed preschool opens in Everett

Kids are admitted to the free preschool in Everett Station by lottery. The school pays no rent in exchange for improvements.

A tuition-free early learning center funded by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos opened in Everett Station last week. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)
Bradley Barton with graduates of his Climate Crisis Solutions class at Maplewood Parent Cooperative school on Feb. 22, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. From left, the students are Maedot Yoseph, Talea Mustefa, Jaxon Kennard, M.J. Pankow and Ava Woodsum. (Julie Titone)

Amid smoke-filled summers, motivated teachers drive climate education

The ClimeTime program provides more resources to teach about climate change. And it gets kids thinking about solutions.

Bradley Barton with graduates of his Climate Crisis Solutions class at Maplewood Parent Cooperative school on Feb. 22, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. From left, the students are Maedot Yoseph, Talea Mustefa, Jaxon Kennard, M.J. Pankow and Ava Woodsum. (Julie Titone)
Scott Peacock has taken over as superintendent for the Lakewood School District. Since 1993, Peacock worked for the Snohomish School District as an assistant principal, principal and deputy superintendent. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Peacock to step down as Lakewood schools superintendent in June

He said he needs time to recharge. A search for a successor is underway, with the school board hoping to make a hire in April.

Scott Peacock has taken over as superintendent for the Lakewood School District. Since 1993, Peacock worked for the Snohomish School District as an assistant principal, principal and deputy superintendent. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Ian Saltzman during the student portion of the new Everett Public Schools' superintendent interviews in May. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)

Everett schools may slash 140 jobs to deal with $28M deficit

The school board on Tuesday adopted a blueprint for potential layoffs and deep program cuts to make ends meet.

Ian Saltzman during the student portion of the new Everett Public Schools' superintendent interviews in May. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)
Marysville

Ex-educator sues Marysville School District for alleged discrimination

The complaint alleges hostility and retaliation when Cassandra Clark raised concerns about leadership at Grove Elementary.

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The Lake Stevens district swim team gets off their buss for swim practice at Explorer Middle School on Nov. 6, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A perfect storm soaking school district budgets with red ink

Fewer students, rising costs and disappearing federal aid have forced schools to consider where they can pare spending.

The Lake Stevens district swim team gets off their buss for swim practice at Explorer Middle School on Nov. 6, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Michael Simmons (Mukilteo School District)

Mukilteo School Board has vacancy with resignation of Michael Simmons

Simmons has served for 11 years. Deadline to apply for the District 1 seat is Feb. 28.

Michael Simmons (Mukilteo School District)