Education

(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones is officially withdrawing his proposed plan to close elementary schools and is exploring increased levies to fill a lingering budget gap. Jones wrote a letter to parents on Monday announcing that he was withdrawing his plan after determining there was “no longer a pathway for this approach for the 2025-26 school year.” Seattl.

(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools has announced the consolidation of four schools as the district works to chip away at a $94 million budget deficit. The schools recommended for closure next year are North Beach Elementary, Sacajawea Elementary, Stevens Elementary and Sanislo Elementary. The ...

(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools will reveal five schools up for closure later this month, with the district exploring future staff cuts to address a continuing $100 million budget deficit next year. Seattle Public Schools is considering closing five schools rather than 17 to 21 as part of a plan to reduce a $94 million budget deficit. The ...

More than 60 people showed up for a community forum Tuesday evening in Marysville, to find out more about the school district’s financial troubles, which have prompted a whistleblower investigation and administrative resignations in recent weeks.

Seattle Public Schools is considering the reintegration of Seattle police officers on school grounds as it explores ways to improve student safety.

New legislation in Washington State raises signature requirement to dissolve public libraries, giving more voters a say in the process.