Monthly Archives: December 2009

KIRA M. COX – THE BELLINGHAM HERALD Kristina Blake knows first-hand the importance of finishing high school. She dropped out of Bellingham High School three months before graduating because she “didn’t value or appreciate education” and just wanted to make … Continue reading →

With a smile and a seemingly fearless chicken on her head, Jordan Lederman showed the world what she knew. A nation-wide video contest titled “I Am What I Learn” invited students to create a video that answered the question of … Continue reading →

Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to announce that the first four affiliates in our network have gone through the Total Quality System (TQS) accreditation process.  It was a long road, and I want to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to … Continue reading →

Excerpted from the Spokesman-Review By Jody Lawrence-Turner SPOKANE — Tight school budgets and dedication to the job add up to high out-of-pocket classroom expenses for many educators. Educators who responded to a questionnaire from The Spokesman-Review newspaper reported spending an … Continue reading →

Clare Farnsworth, Seattle Seahawks William Beale had no idea what was about to happen Tuesday. His mother had kept it a secret, because she knew what kind of reaction her 11-year-old son would have if the sixth-grader at Madrona Elementary … Continue reading →