Among Washington families who took up homeschooling during the pandemic nearly half are sticking with it, according to state data. Why it matters: While some families say homeschooling is a lifeline for kids who struggled in public schools, it’s contributed to enrollment drops, budget shortfalls and potential cuts in many districts, David S. Knight, an assistant professor of education
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Next City Council Meeting is May 7, 2026
AgendaComment- May 7, 2026 — Committee of the Whole, 5:00–5:50 p.m.
- Tree Canopy
- May 7, 2026 — City Council Study Session, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Presentation of Draft Strategic Plan by Nancy Hetrick, Raftelis
- May 14, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- 2026 1st Quarter Financial Report
- Resolution for Safety Plan/Vision Zero
- Surplus List
- 5th Ave & 223rd Project
- Traffic Camera Update
- Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Update
- Final Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
- May 21, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Public Works Week Proclamation
- Recology Annual Update
- Website Update
- Ferry Impact Analysis Report
- SKHHP Presentation
- Farmers Market Agreement
- 2027 SKHHP Work Plan and Budget Adoption
- June 4, 2026 — Committee of the Whole, 5:00–5:50 p.m.
- Check in on Committee of the Whole
- June 11, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation
- Juneteenth Proclamation
- Adoption of Strategic Plan
- June 25, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- 2025 4th Quarter Report
- May 7, 2026 — Committee of the Whole, 5:00–5:50 p.m.
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