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Teachers and students in Arlington and Lakewood protest the lack of support for funding basic education in the state legislature during a strike April 22. See Page 10 for more photos.
Sports: Track
favorites stand out at huge league meet. Pages 12-13.
Teachers protest lawmakers BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
ARLINGTON – Students stood right next to their teachers during the strike April 22 to protest the lack of finanicial support from the state legislature. Post Middle School student body vice president Troy Roach Jr. praised his teachers for their commitment to their students, but pointed to larger class sizes
Community:
Fund-raiser events help woman with cancer. Page 16.
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as hindrances to personalized education. “My science class is crowded, and my teacher tries her hardest —” “Thank you, TJ!” a voice called out. “But it doesn’t always work out,” Troy completed his thought. “It has to be frustrating for my teachers, who want to help us, but the time they have won’t allow it. They’re so selfless that they deserve more. It feels like the legislature thinks
my education doesn’t matter.” Troy was part of a contingent that included Lakewood and Stanwood supporters that marched from Centennial Park to Legion Park in Arlington that afternoon. SEE STRIKE, PAGE 2
Arlington schools improve vocational offerings BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
ARLINGTON — The Arlington School District’s first “Know Your Schools” event of the year drew questions from parents about vocational education and recent teacher protests of the state legislature. Kris McDuffy has been superintendent of the district for seven years, the past six of which she’s conducted “Know Your Schools”
events twice a year, in the spring and fall. Among the parents who attended the April 23 event were Linda Jenkins, who has twins in kindergarten, and Jacob Kukuk, who’s interested in making sure his daughter has the same educational opportunities he enjoyed in Arlington. Kukuk, who’s a candidate for the Arlington City Council, graduated from Arlington High School in 2007 and was able to get hired in the
machine industry right away. When he asked McDuffy what progress the district has made in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curricula, she cited a list of accomplishments. “We have a unique setting, with the airport and all this industry right in our back yard,” McDuffy said. “We’re adding an advanced manufacturing strand this fall, and we’ll have the current principal of Weston High School in a full-time
Career and Technical Education position.” McDuffy explained that companies such as AMT and Newell are advising the district on a program that would allow students to leave high school with certifications they could take directly to employers after graduation. “STEM is a high priority and a huge focus for us,” McDuffy said. SEE COURSES, PAGE 2