WEA plays word games, pretends teacher strikes aren’t illegal

Not only do the WEA and its locals ignore the illegality of teacher strikes, they apparently plan to ignore legitimate court orders too. There’s a word for that: Lawless.

Gov. Jay Inslee is demanding Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane) be removed from a special task force studying how to apply the Public Records Act to the Legislature. Inslee’s call comes after Shea made controversial comments about the press, calling journalists “dirty, godless, hateful people.” The Seattle Times is also calling for Shea to be booted from the task force. (The Spokesman-Review)

King County officials say they’re preparing to move forward with a $12 million plan for modular homes to help combat the homelessness crisis. The plan calls for the purchase of enough single and dormitory-style modular units to house about 170 people. (Seattle Times)

The Kent School Board approved a contract that extends Superintendent Calvin Watts’ leadership until June 2021. The extension comes despite allegations that Watts is to blame for the district’s financial crisis, and his failure to disclose $2,250 he received from an outside group. (Seattle Times)

The Spokane Education Association is pushing Spokane schools to shell out $28 million in pay increases. “That’s not sustainable,” said Brian Coddington, the district’s director of communications and community relations. “The question is how do you provide compensation that’s also sustainable.” (The Spokesman-Review)

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