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Truman girl is Rotary’s first Student of the Month for 2013
Jessica Llamas, a student at the Career Academy at Truman High School, was named Federal Way Rotary's "Student…
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Rally for Arts raises more than $126,000 for PACC
The Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts (FWCPA) reported that it surpassed its goal of $100,000 in…
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School Board approves changes to the grading system
The Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Board of Directors voted to make a change to the district's standards-based…
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School Board approves changes to the grading system
The Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Board of Directors voted to make a change to the district's standards-based…
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City solidifies ordinances for urban gardening and farming
The Federal Way City Council voted unanimously to make revisions to the city code to clarify issues regarding…
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Local teen’s anti-bullying resolution approved by state board of education
Federal Way teen Kajmere Houchins' goal of including students in the process of creating anti-bullying policies in schools…
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Bus riders fear cuts to Metro service in Federal Way area
With two temporary funding measures set to expire in the next year, King County Metro is once again…
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Non-profit helps Federal Way families with special needs children
Birth to Three Developmental Center, a non-profit organization located at 35535 6th Place SW in Federal Way, focuses…
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‘Mad as hell’ taxpayer and parents criticize school district
Parents and community members were in vociferous attendance again during the Federal Way School Board's Nov. 12 meeting.
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Grading system: School board responds to criticisms, Neu hints at change
Federal Way School Board members sat through another round of haranguing by parents and others during the board's…
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Grading system ‘is screwing us all over,’ say students in Federal Way
A packed house once again greeted the Federal Way School Board as parents, taxpayers and students spoke up…
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Maj. Gen. Timothy Lowenberg to speak at Veterans Day tribute in FW
“Any opportunity to acknowledge the service of the millions of men and women who have worn the uniform…
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PACC fundraising group gains ground, schedules donation rally
Joann Piquette, a member of the Federal Way Coalition for the Performing Arts (FWCPA), updated the Federal Way…
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City honors Sounders’ Lamar Neagle for charity work
Federal Way native and current Seattle Sounders player Lamar Neagle was honored during the city council's Nov. 5…
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Federal Way reinstates moratorium on marijuana-related activities
The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on marijuana-related businesses and activities within city limits…
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TJ students team with Australia as part of Global Learning Initiative
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) "Global Learning Initiative" was on display during the school board's Oct. 29 meeting,…
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Uproar over Angela Davis sparks district’s review of Intercultural Speaker Series
The Federal Way School Board requested a review of the district's "Intercultural Speaker Series" after some questioned the…
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Parents, student speak up about grading system problems
Another year, another round of confusion and displeasure about Federal Way Public Schools' standards based grading (SBG) system.
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School district defends and explains standards based grading
The controversial standards based grading (SBG) system is back on the radar in Federal Way.
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Massai warriors share stories of their quest for education
This is a traditional greeting in the Swahili language, and one which students at the Federal Way Public…