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Letter to the Editor: Highline Schools' Decline

Dear Highline Voters,

If you're satisfied with the status quo, if you believe it's acceptable that Highline Schools have fallen from average to the bottom quartile, then by all means – vote for the school board incumbents in this November 4th election.

But if you believe that every child, regardless of race, creed, color, or identity, deserves to read, write, and think to standard, then it’s time for change.

A mere 15 years ago, Highline’s performance was in the middle of the state. Now it’s in the bottom 25 percent.

That decline did not happen by accident. It happened because district leadership lost its balance—elevating “belonging” while neglecting academics.

Author's summary: Highline Schools' performance decline.

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