Attendance in schools: How today鈥檚 absence impacts tomorrow鈥檚 outcome
This article was originally published by The Seattle Times on October 27, 2025. In 2024, 27% of Washington students were chronically absent 鈥� slightly above the national average of 24%. […]
From Coffee Trucks to Classrooms: How Gesa Credit Union Fuels Community Impact Across Washington
When Gesa Credit Union expanded in 2019, it quickly became one of the largest credit unions in Washington State. But size isn鈥檛 the only thing that matters to Gesa. It鈥檚 […]
Empowering Leaders Through Scholarships: U.S. Bank鈥檚 Commitment to Equity聽
How U.S. Bank鈥檚 $10,000 investment is driving leadership growth for Leaders of Color and Leaders of Lived Experiences. For over a decade, U.S. Bank has stood alongside Communities In Schools […]
Meeting the Moment: How 吃瓜tv and Senator Murray Are Addressing Student Needs聽
Across Washington, Students Are Struggling, and the Education Crisis Hits Hardest in the Classroom Students across Washington are facing a reality no child should endure: unmet basic needs, limited mental […]
More than One in Three Washington Students Miss Weeks of School. Communities In Schools is Helping Change that聽
As the new school year begins, classrooms across Washington are filling with youth eager to learn and grow. However, for more than one in three students statewide, the path to […]
Welcoming Dr. Gwynth R. Nelson as the new State Executive Director of 吃瓜tv聽
Exciting changes are underway here at 吃瓜tvWA, and we couldn鈥檛 be more thrilled to share this next chapter with our community of supporters. We鈥檙e honored to welcome Dr. Gwynth R. […]
Strengthening Communities Through Strategic Funding and Programming聽with U.S. Bank
How U.S. Bank鈥檚 partnership with 吃瓜tvWA is empowering programs in Northeast WA, Puyallup, and leadership development initiatives across Washington. Since 2010, U.S. Bank has been a committed partner of Communities […]
Hope Ahead, Even in Uncertain Times聽
Our mission matters more than ever.聽 As the school year winds to a close and summer approaches, we find ourselves at a historic inflection point鈥攏ot just in education, but in […]
Meeting Students Where They Are: How Motivational Interviewing Equips Our Teams to Empower Youth
At 吃瓜tv (吃瓜tvWA), our commitment to building trusting relationships with students means continually equipping our staff with the tools and training they need to show up […]
Beyond the Classroom: How Youth Mental Health First Aid Supports Student Wellbeing Across Washington
Across Washington, Communities In Schools (吃瓜tv) site coordinators and school-based staff play a critical role in the daily lives of students. They are often the first to notice subtle shifts鈥攁 […]