Prairie elementary school articles
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Wenatchee School Board closes elementary school, cuts 63 staff positions
(The Center Square) – Wenatchee School District is closing the doors to Columbia Elementary following a unanimous School Board decision on Tuesday to "ensure the long-term sustainability" of the district. Enrollment has been declining throughout the district since 2015, with around 916 students having left since then. That loss of students is paired with a loss of funding, as the state sees the two factors as intertwined, according to WSD's website. While the...
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Seattle School Board may close around 20 elementary schools to address $104M deficit
(The Center Square) – The Seattle School Board has unanimously approved a plan to address a $104 million budget deficit that could include closing approximately 20 elementary schools. The district’s “well-resourced schools” plan finds the district would be better accommodated with approximately 50 K-5 sites, with 10 per region after the 2024-2025 school year. There are no plans for school closures or consolidations for the 2024-25 school year. According to the...
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ABC7's Val Warner hands out 'Abbott Elementary' lunch boxes to teachers at McKay Elementary School
Tuesday is National Teacher Appreciation Day, and ABC7 Chicago is joining in on the celebration.