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The Everett School Board this week voted to increase graduation credits to 24 and added the ability for students in Middle School to begin earning some high school credits in Spanish language classes. Here’s the explanation from Everett Schools… In two separate but interrelated actions on Tuesday night, the board both expanded students’ access to […]

This year’s Freshman class in the Everett School District is facing new requirements for speaking a second language in order to graduate. Here’s an update on the new rules from Everett Schools… Being fluent in a language other than English is increasingly important. Today’s students will be working with people from all over the globe […]

A good resource to have and pass along to your kids is this reminder from Everett Schools about the many ways students or others can report concerns about safety at school. Students, parents or other community members who have a concern about safety in Everett Public Schools or know something about a possible threat to […]

Editors Update Saturday August 29th 4:00AM: At 10:30PM last night a tentative agreement had been reached. School is expected to start in Everett on Sept. 9th. Click here to see updated information. The current contract between the Everett Education Association and the Everett School District expires on Monday. MyEverettNews.com contacted both sides today to see […]

The Everett School District will be holding an open house next week for parents interested in reviewing new educational materials for use in Everett classrooms next year. Here are the details for those interested… This spring, high school teachers reviewed textbooks and other materials to evaluate how well they support teaching and learning state standards, […]

Editor’s Update May 15th 10:00am: This morning on Twitter, the Everett School District explained how the May 22nd date was chosen for a walkout by Everett Teachers. The district did not “choose” May 22. In early spring the teacher’s union asked the district assessment office for a list of dates in April and May when […]

The Everett School District is looking for input from the entire Everett community as they narrow down the largest concerns expressed in a new Community Conversation exercise. It’s now moved into the second phase and here are the details as provided by the district. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Thoughtexchange sent a second round of invitations […]

The Everett School District is inviting the public to a conversation next Tuesday. Here are the details… Meet with school board, state legislators, city and county officials and high school student leaders about school funding, school programs and partnerships   What IS the McCleary Decision? Why is it a challenge for the state Legislature? What […]

Editor’s Note: The Everett School District is holding a community forum with Cheri Lovre, Director of Crisis Management Institute. Ms. Lovre is working with Marysville School District after their recent tragedy. Her experience includes over 30 years of training and supporting schools in response to school shootings and other traumatic school events. Session for parents, […]

The Everett School District is looking for parents to help select social studies textbooks for use beginning next year. If you’re interested, here are the requirements per Everett Schools… Parents, help select new social studies curriculum materials New classroom materials will be used by next year’s sixth- through twelfth-graders The district’s social studies selection team, […]