Education

New families stars of National Adoption Day

OLYMPIA - Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Wickham's penstroke Thursday made it official: Tamara and Ross Paddock had a new daughter, 2-year-old Alex Paddock.

Governor opposes delay in WASL math and science testing

SEATTLE - Gov. Chris Gregoire said Thursday she opposes state schools chief Randy Dorn's proposal to delay the requirement for students to pass math and science tests to graduate, because the state's economy depends on Washington students leaving high school well trained in both subjects.

High school graduation requirements could be put off

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn wants to delay both science and math requirements for high school graduation, according to KIRO 7.

Schoolwork that works

At Buster-Boo Outfitters, a collection of donated used and new clothing items set up like a clothing shop in a Tumwater High School classroom, students analyze orders and neatly package shirts, pants, shoes, socks and other items to be sent to Tumwater students who can't afford those items.

Like other schools, with dancing

LACEY – At Aspire Middle School, the district’s first magnet middle school, there are kids dancing in the classroom – but other than that, it’s a lot like North Thurston’s three other middle schools, says its principal, Monica Sweet.

Three options for Olympia school funding

OLYMPIA - The Olympia School District will float three possibilities for a February ballot measure that could pay for building improvements throughout the district.

Spaghetti feed to benefit Tumwater Cispus program

The public is invited to have a spaghetti dinner and share memories of the Cispus Learning Center at a fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Tumwater Valley Lodge, 4015 Tumwater Valley Drive S.E., Tumwater.

North Thurston alumni contribute to foundation

The North Thurston High School Combined Classes Alumni Group, representing 1956-61, recently donated $250 to the North Thurston Education Foundation for scholarships for students with financial need.

Avanti teacher, student see cancer research in action

Avanti science teacher Chris Sogn and junior Jay Cullins were part of a high school-affiliated group from throughout the state that got a first-hand look into some of the research labs at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on Nov. 5.

Soldier receives scholarship to Saint Martin’s University

Saint Martin’s University recently announced that John Blue is the first recipient of the America’s Service Heroes Scholarship. The announcement came at the annual President’s Gala.