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Clover Park Technical College recruiting for new president
Published May 10th, 2013 - 3:17PM
Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood is seeking candidates for the next president of the college. The search was initiated after Dr. John Walstrum announced he would retire this September.
Former Mount Tahoma student sues over alleged sex assault
Published May 9th, 2013 - 8:14PM
A former Mount Tahoma High School student has sued the Tacoma School District in federal court, alleging that she was raped in her high school restroom by a fellow student.
Bill would encourage Advanced Placement computer science classes
Published May 8th, 2013 - 8:50PM
Washington's high school students may have a greater incentive to take Advanced Placement computer science courses in the future, which state lawmakers hope will spur more school districts to offer the classes.
Inslee signs law allowing for takeover of schools
Published May 8th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Tuesday a plan for the state superintendent’s office to intervene in the management of continually low-performing schools.
State Senate, House divided on education issues
Published May 6th, 2013 - 6:58AM
Republicans in the state Senate want to revive a handful of controversial education-reform measures during upcoming budget negotiations, including giving principals veto authority over teacher transfers, assigning letter grades to schools, and intervening when students can’t read well by third grade.
Changes in store for special ed in Tacoma schools
Published May 6th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Tacoma Public Schools told teachers last week to get ready for changes in special education programs.
He’s no Joker: UPS student’s collection earns him $1,000, spot at nationals
Published May 6th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Ian Fox is a serious fellow, a University of Puget Sound junior majoring in English, with a sub-focus in writing, rhetoric and culture, and minoring in religion, politics and government.
Lakewood Scout project will focus on Tourette syndrome
Published May 6th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Kenny Richards, a member of Boy Scout Troop 53 of Lakewood and a freshman at Lakes High School, is hosting a free workshop for teachers, professionals and parents of school-age children for his Eagle Scout project.
Hilltop Artists to host glass sale Saturday in Tacoma
Published May 6th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Hilltop Artists will host its annual spring glass sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Jason Lee Middle School hot shop, 602 N. Sprague Ave.
Fundraiser will benefit needy college students
Published May 6th, 2013 - 12:05AM
The College Success Foundation will host a fundraising luncheon at noon May 14 at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma.
Eatonville district goes to Tacoma for new chief
Published May 5th, 2013 - 12:05AM
An administrator with Tacoma Public Schools was selected last week to replace the departing Eatonville School District superintendent.
Eatonville School Board selects Tacoma schools administrator as new district superintendent
Published May 3rd, 2013 - 3:15PM
An administrator with Tacoma Public Schools was selected this week to replace the outgoing Eatonville School District Superintendent.
PLU students rally to support union effort by contingent faculty members
Published May 1st, 2013 - 2:16PM
"Down, down, down with exploitation! Up, up, up with education!" students of Pacific Lutheran University chanted as they marched to show their support for contingent faculty Wednesday morning.
Online textbook project finished, lauded at local two-year schools
Published May 1st, 2013 - 12:05AM
Students at many Washington community and technical colleges will have more access to low-cost or free textbooks and class materials following completion of a project known as the Open Course Library.
Charter school boosters have eyes for Tacoma
Published April 30th, 2013 - 7:01AM
A nonprofit group led by a Gig Harbor woman is among those lining up to bring a charter school to Tacoma, if the School Board authorizes charters.
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