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Melissa Petrini

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Education   -   Sep 17, 2026 A Tale of Two Outcomes: Mississippi’s School Success, Washington’s Struggle
A Tale of Two Outcomes:  Mississippi’s School Success, Washington’s Struggle

Washington says struggling schools need more money. Mississippi spends far less and gets better results. Maybe money isn’t the real problem.

by Melissa Petrini
Community   -   Sep 07, 2026 Labor Day: Honoring the Hands and Minds That Build America
Labor Day: Honoring the Hands and Minds That Build America

What is the value of work? This Labor Day, we celebrate the ingenuity, determination and contributions that continue moving America forward.

by Melissa Petrini
Educational Resources   -   Aug 27, 2026 Back-to-School Opt-Outs: What Highline Parents Need to Know
Back-to-School Opt-Outs: What Highline Parents Need to Know

This 'must-have' list will help Highline parents understand surveys, screenings, sexual-health instruction, opt-out rights and homeschooling options before sending their children back to school this fall.

by Melissa Petrini
Perspectives   -   Jul 03, 2026 Celebrating 250 Years: A Story Still Being Written
Celebrating 250 Years: A Story Still Being Written

As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, The Highline Journal wishes our neighbors a joyful Independence Day and renewed commitment to unity.

by Melissa Petrini
Marriage & Family   -   May 08, 2026 A Mother's Tribute, From One Mama of 6, to YOU
A Mother's Tribute, From One Mama of 6, to YOU

With all the wonderful women out there who make a difference in our lives, todays message focuses on the hard-fought battles of young mothers in the trenches.

by Melissa Petrini
Burien Beat   -   May 01, 2026 Healthcare Workers Picket St. Anne Hospital Amid Ongoing Contract Talks Over Wages and Staffing
Healthcare Workers Picket St. Anne Hospital Amid Ongoing Contract Talks Over Wages and Staffing

Dozens of healthcare workers and nurses at St. Anne Hospital in Burien held an informational picket on Tuesday, April 28, as contract negotiations between...

by Melissa Petrini
Good Neighboring   -   May 01, 2026 School Officials Decline to Represent at Community Forum
School Officials Decline to Represent at Community Forum

Community Conversations hosted expert David Spring to provide clarity on overlapping parental and student rights laws, both at federal and local levels. Absent were invited local school leaders and elected board directors.

by Melissa Petrini
Education   -   Apr 24, 2026 The Price of Big Promises: Highline’s Billion-Dollar Plans Signal a Texas-Style School Funding Crisis
The Price of Big Promises: Highline’s Billion-Dollar Plans Signal a Texas-Style School Funding Crisis

Texas school debt offers a cautionary tale as Highline voters weigh new bonds and levies, raising questions about debt, spending, and academic results.

by Melissa Petrini
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