Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s the update for the week of Feb. 9-15.
SPS expands highly capable program to two more schools
With Seattle Public School highly capable services available in only one elementary, middle, and high school in Seattle, parents and teachers have long voiced concern over inequitable access to specialized educational programs for K-12 students who perform or show potential to perform at significantly advanced academic levels…