The Olympian

WA schools nearing paraeducator ‘labor crisis.’ What lawmakers, Inslee are proposing

Special education paraeducator Nan Duncan helps Richland High student George Murray in this 2023 file photo. The Washington Legislature is considering pay increases for paraeducators statewide. Bob ...
KTLA

WA State Superintendent's Budget Prioritizes Clean Classroom Air, Paraeducator Wages, and Closing Opportunity Gaps

OLYMPIA, WA, USA, September 28, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the school year gets underway across Washington, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is looking ahead to ...
Tri-City Herald

‘Hung out to dry.’ Paraeducators pack meeting after Richland schools pause layoffs

Richland’s school superintendent apologized this week for a hastily announced plan to cut 34 paraeducator positions to help correct a looming budget shortfall this school year. District officials also ...