New Amtrak train derails, killing 3
A train derailment in Washington caused some transportation issues for local schools and major tragedy in the lives of Amtrak commuters.
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Wash. school dist. settles racial discrimination suit
3 families in Washington state will receive $450,000 from a school district that allegedly did too little to protect them from racial discrimination.
Washington court: charters are constitutional
A county judge in Washington has ruled that the states charter schools are constitutional. With a new funding mechanism in place, the schools can stay.
9th Circuit hears about Trump’s travel ban
Protests began right after Pres. Trump issued a travel ban on people from certain countries. Even at small airports, college students joined in.
Elation in Seattle as teachers suspend strike
The Seattle teachers’ union has suspended a strike that will, assuming teachers ratify a deal, have lasted 6 days.
Day 3 of a teachers’ strike in Seattle
Seattle teachers went on strike Wednesday, Sept 9, which was supposed to be the first day of school for about 52,000 students.
Wash. court declares charters unconstitutional
The Supreme Court for the state of Washington has declared the diversion of public money for charter schools to be unconstitutional.