Archive for October, 2009
Dual-language controversy
An education story from the Yakima Herald-Republic this morning caught my attention. Parents and teachers in Wapato are seeking the removal of their superintendent following the elimination of a dual-language learning program.
The model is similar to what Walla Walla Public Schools offers at Sharsptein and Edison elementary schools. Children, both English and Spanish native speakers, [...]
Safe trick-or-treating
The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind area families to make safe choices as they go door-to-door next week with their children seeking candy.
The office is directing residents to its sex-offender map, where the public can get information on the street and city block where registered sex offenders reside. The tip being, do [...]

