Education

School Superintendents speak out on the importance of finishing state budget on time

Apr 21, 2015 | Education

"School districts depend so much on the Legislature to complete their work on time so that we can complete our work. Whether it’s hiring teachers to reduce class size, adding more sections of full-day kindergarten, or purchasing busses, until the Legislature approves...

Washington teacher’s union supports convicted child molesters receiving state funded pensions

Washington teacher’s union supports convicted child molesters receiving state funded pensions

Feb 24, 2015 | Education, Human Services, Operating Budget

In Washington, public employees who commit a crime don't lose their taxpayer guaranteed retirements, and teachers can earn the right to a lifetime retirement after working for as little as five years. In Washington, public employees who commit a crime don't lose their...