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This bill no doubt comes as a pushback to more and more attempts by the state to withhold information about students from their parents. Reps Klippert and Boehnke are among the 15 GOP leaders supporting this bill.

A lot of work going on.

HB 2184 is generating controversy because the mandated programs would include K through 5. Current state requirements start at 5th grade, for HIV/AIDS information-prevention. Would parents be able to opt out of mandatory classes?

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The case has received national attention, and many are calling the child a brave hero.

A slew of last-minute tax increases were pushed through by Democratic legislators at end of session in Olympia.

Soon, ballots will be arriving in mailboxes throughout Kennewick, and voters will be asked to pass a bond that, among numerous other projects, would replace Kennewick High School will a brand new structure.
The local share of the $125 million dollar bond would raise the tax rate on a typical $200,000…

Pasco teachers and the Pasco School District plan to continue contract talks through the weekend if necessary, and a state mediator has been brought in to help finalize a contract.
School is slated to start on time next Tuesday, August 27th, because the current contract the nearly 1,200 members of th…

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Walla Walla schools this week announced they've begun the EES, or Educational Effectiveness Survey. It's to determine if their performance and direction are meeting students' needs.