Compiled by musician Sandra Locklear MUSIC is one of the Nine Intelligences outlined in Howard Gardner’s landmark educational work, “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences” (1983)  1.  Music is a global language that all people speak – it cuts across racial, cultural, social, educational, and economic barriers, enhancing

Highline SBA scores are still very low compared to pre-COVID scores. Only 33% of reading and 23.9% of math test takers are classified “proficient”.

By Carleen Johnson | The Center Square Original Publishing Date: Sept 25, 2025 (The Center Square) – The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is pushing back against a recent commentary piece by congressional candidate Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, suggesting Superintendent Chris Reykdal is “playing politics with test scores” and

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by a verified Highline resident. [NOTE FROM EDITOR: Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Highline Journal.  If you wish to submit a story, photo, article, or letter, please contact us.  We look forward to hearing from

Celebrate Highline’s milestone: tour the brand-new Tyee and Evergreen High Schools at community grand openings, October 7 and October 9. This October, the Highline community has plenty to celebrate with the opening of two brand-new high schools — a first in district history. Together, these grand openings mark

Parents have opportunities - and responsibilities - in the 2025-26 school year. Here are some suggestions and tips from a veteran parent.

These stories from 2023-25 provide perspective about school district budgets, student outcomes and other timeless topics. They provide a foundation for our reporting going forward.