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An effort to jump-start the pace of earthquake retrofits to vulnerable, older school buildings in Washington state has passed the legislature unanimously. The Evergreen State has lagged behind other West Coast states and provinces in reinforcing schools to withstand strong shaking.
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The January 15 volcanic eruption near Tonga was a stark reminder of the threats posed by tsunamis. That's long been a concern in the Pacific Northwest, where thousands of students go to school within reach of a large tsunami. Oregon and Washington have been plugging away at retrofitting schools to withstand earthquakes. But the burden of relocating low-lying schools falls largely on local taxpayers. A vote-by-mail school bond election now underway in a coastal section of Grays Harbor County, Washington, will test voter appetite to pay higher taxes to build tsunami-safe schools.
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School districts in Washington state have policies in place to prevent harassment and bullying of students. Now, lawmakers are considering a proposal that…
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Future teachers in Washington state may have to get more training in the history, culture, and treaty rights of Native American tribes. That’s a…
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Going to college can be hard, but it’s especially difficult for students experiencing homelessness. Washington lawmakers are exploring ways state colleges…
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Wednesday marked the third day of Washington’s 2018 legislative session and the House of Representatives passed its first bill. It would require high…
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The Associated Press is reporting today that of the 100 largest public universities in the country, more than half don’t keep track of student suicides.…
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Washington state lawmakers will likely have to come up with an extra $1 billion for schools when they convene in January for the 2018 session.The…
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What would it look like if Oregon’s largest public universities fell into private control? It’s an idea that surfaced recently as a possible way to save…
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An Oregon lawmaker said she’ll introduce a bill next year to clarify that consensual sex between teenagers does not need to be reported to state…
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The Washington Legislature enacted a new state property tax this year to shift the burden of school funding off local levies. But the question before the…
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The person in charge of the Oregon Department of Education stepped down Wednesday.Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Salam Noor had been…