[Sponsored Article] by Melissa Petrini In today’s busy world, it’s easy to get swept up in screens, schedules, and to-do lists. But sometimes, all it takes is a few minutes outside to reset, reconnect, and remember what really matters. That’s exactly what Deanna Ratnikova, creator of The

This mini guide, written by a Highline Schools parent, helps families navigate conferences, ask key questions, and support early literacy at home.

By Stuart Jenner If you missed the first installment from yesterday, read Highline's 'iReady' Data Spells Big Challenges for Literacy -Pt.1 Understanding the Districts' "Growth" Metric  The Strategic Plan Dashboard metrics show Highline did not meet its goals for growth in either

An In-depth Look at the Gathered-Data Used to Drive the Districts' Strategic Plan for English by Stuart Jenner Last fall, I had a memorable conversation with a 10th grade student taking Middle Year International Baccalaureate English at Mt. Rainier High School. I asked her what book she was reading.

On the back of an amazing WIN for the Girls High-Tekerz Robotics team article yesterday, we have a follow up story to other stories we have followed. The award-winning Burien-based robotics teams — known as The Tekerz, High Tekerz & Skunkworks — continue to post impressive results and inspire students across the

A statistician explains election results based on the data.

Celebrate Veterans' Day in Burien at the historic Sunnydale Elementary School. Come honor WWI fallen soldiers on Tuesday, November 11th, at the only remaining "Living Road of Remembrance" on Des Moines Memorial Drive.

By Carlene Johnson - The Center Square October 31, 2025 [Editor's Note: This story is close to home and reflects the Burien experience with the DESC failures.] (The Center Square) – On an overcast mid-October day, just inside the Third Avenue offices of We Heart Seattle, Executive Director Andrea