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US moves up in PISA test score rankings because other countries are doing worse

US moves up in PISA test score rankings because other countries are doing worse

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Only 34 percent of Thurston County kids regularly attend school in this district

Only 34 percent of Thurston County kids regularly attend school in this district

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Elementary principals are getting a crash course in how young kids learn best

Elementary principals are getting a crash course in how young kids learn best

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Olympia superintendent sets hearing dates to close three elementary schools

Olympia superintendent sets hearing dates to close three elementary schools

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Where wage inequality is increasing and decreasing

Where wage inequality is increasing and decreasing

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The schools turning to AI to rate students beyond standard grades

The schools turning to AI to rate students beyond standard grades

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See quirky majors offered by WA colleges — and how much graduates make

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See quirky majors offered by WA colleges — and how much graduates make

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At what age can kids stay home alone in Washington state? See tips from experts

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At what age can kids stay home alone in Washington state? See tips from experts

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How young is too young to walk to school alone in WA? Expert advice, safety tips

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These are the best colleges in Washington state. Where did your alma mater rank?

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These are the best colleges in Washington state. Where did your alma mater rank?

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This WA high school is among best in the nation, new ranking says. See which one

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This WA high school is among best in the nation, new ranking says. See which one

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Olympia superintendent wants board to vote on closing schools by November

Olympia superintendent wants board to vote on closing schools by November

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Which vaccines are required for school in Washington state? What to know

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Which vaccines are required for school in Washington state? What to know

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WA state leaders weigh in on cell phones as Thurston school rules take shape

WA state leaders weigh in on cell phones as Thurston school rules take shape

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Olympia superintendent proposes closing schools, new bond to build out others

Olympia superintendent proposes closing schools, new bond to build out others

Updated July 20, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Report recommends consolidating Olympia schools. Will the district consider it?

Report recommends consolidating Olympia schools. Will the district consider it?

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Beloved dual-language program threatened at Thurston Co. school. Parents spoke up

Beloved dual-language program threatened at Thurston Co. school. Parents spoke up

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Tumwater conflict prompts new plan to squash issues between school board, city

Tumwater conflict prompts new plan to squash issues between school board, city

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Staff expression policy before Tumwater School Board raises free speech concerns

Staff expression policy before Tumwater School Board raises free speech concerns

April 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Tumwater board tables policy that could discipline staff speech

Tumwater board tables policy that could discipline staff speech

Updated April 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Olympia schools cut $3.6 million, including program last eliminated in the ‘70s

Olympia schools cut $3.6 million, including program last eliminated in the ‘70s

April 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Conflict broils between city and school board in Tumwater after meeting no-shows

Conflict broils between city and school board in Tumwater after meeting no-shows

Updated April 16, 2026 at 12:14 AM

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