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Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA

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|Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA

The Ballmer Group, founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie, pledged up to $170 ...

The Ballmer Group, founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie, pledged up to $170 million annually for free preschool in Washington, expanding access for low-income families thr ...

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Opinion: The education emergency no one declared

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|Date: Monday, October 13, 2025

$Opinion: The education emergency no one declared$

Opinion: The education emergency no one declared

Nancy Churchill argues that Washington’s public education system faces an undeclared emergency, with math ...

Nancy Churchill argues that Washington’s public education system faces an undeclared emergency, with math scores collapsing after decades of politicized reforms and a lack of academic accountability. ...

Monday, October 13, 2025
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Opinion: ‘Failing teachers unions demand bigger paychecks’

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|Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Opinion: ‘Failing teachers unions demand bigger paychecks’

Lars Larson criticizes teachers unions in Oregon and Washington, arguing that higher pay and spending hav ...

Lars Larson criticizes teachers unions in Oregon and Washington, arguing that higher pay and spending have failed to improve student performance, while states like Mississippi show better results thro ...

Thursday, October 9, 2025
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WAGOP expands program for supporting conservative School Board candidates across WA

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|Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

WAGOP expands program for supporting conservative School Board candidates across WA

The Washington State Republican Party is expanding its school board support program to 61 districts for 2 ...

The Washington State Republican Party is expanding its school board support program to 61 districts for 2025, offering campaign tools and resources to conservative candidates statewide. ...

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Opinion: Should you fear the end of the Department of Education?

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|Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Opinion: Should you fear the end of the Department of Education?

David Boze of the Washington Policy Center weighs in on whether eliminating the U.S. Department of Educat ...

David Boze of the Washington Policy Center weighs in on whether eliminating the U.S. Department of Education could benefit Washington education. ...

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Let’s Go Washington introduces initiative to again protect parent’s rights

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|Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Let’s Go Washington introduces initiative to again protect parent’s rights

Let’s Go Washington introduces a new initiative to protect parents’ rights, repealing ESSB-5181 and reaff ...

Let’s Go Washington introduces a new initiative to protect parents’ rights, repealing ESSB-5181 and reaffirming parental authority in schools. ...

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Bill Republicans say would undo ‘parents’ bill of rights’ initiative moves forward

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|Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Bill Republicans say would undo ‘parents’ bill of rights’ initiative moves forward

Republicans push back against House Bill 1296, arguing it weakens the parental rights initiative passed l ...

Republicans push back against House Bill 1296, arguing it weakens the parental rights initiative passed last year. ...

Sunday, February 2, 2025
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Opinion: The Nation’s Report Card – F for ‘Fix It Already’

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|Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Opinion: The Nation’s Report Card – F for ‘Fix It Already’

Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center critiques Washington's poor student performance on the Natio ...

Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center critiques Washington's poor student performance on the Nation’s Report Card, calling for more parental control in education. Vicki Murray of the Washington ...

Sunday, February 2, 2025
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GOLDEN AGE: Trump addresses nation for first time after inauguration

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|Date: Monday, January 20, 2025

GOLDEN AGE: Trump addresses nation for first time after inauguration

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, pledging to end America’s decline with new policies on i ...

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, pledging to end America’s decline with new policies on immigration, energy, and education. ...

Monday, January 20, 2025
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GOP lawmaker pitches portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools

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|Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

GOP lawmaker pitches portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools

House Bill 1140 proposes portable student funding for low-income families, special needs students, and th ...

House Bill 1140 proposes portable student funding for low-income families, special needs students, and those in failing schools, aiming to reform education in Washington. ...

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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POLL: POLL: If project costs continue to rise, what should lawmakers do with the I-5 Bridge replacement plan?*

📉 Scale the project to match available funding
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* Also read: Rep. John Ley issues statement after I-5 Bridge replacement meeting yields few answers

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