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MARCH 26, 2025
VOL. 106, NO. 13
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QUEEN ANNE LITTLE LEAGUE'S OPENING DAY
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On Saturday, Queen Anne Avenue was alive with the sound of Brazilian drums and about 200 young softball and baseball players to celebrate the Opening Day of the 2025 Little League Season. The clear skies and Seattle’s Mortimer “Mariner” Moose were an added surprise. Queen Anne Little League’s Tommy Kim welcomed fans and players. Speakers included Ellen Monrad, the Chair of Queen Anne Community Council, and the longtime QALL coach, Ed Artis. QALL’s Heart of the Hill campaign is in full swing, and they are looking for as many donations and volunteers as possible to partner with Seattle Parks and Recreation to transform the field at Big Howe and make Queen Anne the destination for children’s baseball and softball. More information at heartofthehill@qall.org
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Seattle Public Schools superintendent announces departure from district By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones is stepping down after holding his role for three years. Jones’ last day with the district will be Sept. 3. Seattle Public Schools will have
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committed to supporting our students, educators and families during this transition." Jones touted some of his accomplishments during his three-year tenure as Seattle Public Schools superintendent. This includes accelerated academic
recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, advancing equity within the district, expanding student support services and strengthening partnerships with the community. Jones and the Seattle Public School Board also faced a budget gap of approximately $100 million that led to a plan to close 17 to 21 schools in order to save about $30 million. However, pushback from teachers and families led to Jones scrapping any school closure plans and relying on levy renewals to secure long-term financial stability
for the district. Both of the Seattle Public Schools' levies received overwhelming support from voters in the February special election, giving the district continued funding for school operations and renovations. Until his final day as superintendent, Jones said he will assist in the search for his replacement, as well as focus on establishing the 2025-2026 school budget, working with the state legislature to secure funding for the district and laying the foundation for the next strategic plan.