Tag: Washington

George Washington stands as an icon of American history, revered as the founding father and the first President of the United States. His leadership during the Revolutionary War and his stewardship as the nation’s inaugural president laid the foundation for the principles and institutions that...

Let’s talk about opioid pills, shall we? As I was on the hunt for a link of the week to present to my class, I stumbled upon a chain of several articles that have to do with overdoses and prescription opioid pills. To begin, I wanted to state that I think that it’s smart to have a cha...

OnAugust 28, 1963, over a quarter-million people attended The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, gathering near the Lincoln Memorial. This event showcased the strength and solidarity of the civil rights movement, a cruscade that openly challenged Black Americans' second-class citizen...

One is Booker T. Washington (1856–1915), who, “by insisting that Black people stay poor, uneducated, and docile,” became “a wealthy man, pointedly disregarding his own advice.” He emboldened white supremacists, as they could then point to a Black man who was m...

Washington’s statutes prohibiting hate crimes are found at RCW 9A.36.078 (Findings), RCW 9A.36.080 (Definition and Criminal Penalty), and RCW 9A.36.083 (Civil Action). A hate crime statute has existed in Washington since 1981 when the crime was termed &l...

The results are in. America has acquired a taste for the finer things in life. Our nation’s capital ranks number one as the most luxury-obsessed area in the United States. The District of Columbia ranked at the top in several search terms related to luxuries, such as luxury apartments, hote...

Our curriculum will incorporate disciplines ranging from math and science to art and literature. Lessons will align with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s state and national environmental and sustainability learning standards. Distance learning is an exciting op...

Threatened, endangered, sensitive, protected … what does it all mean? In this blog, we’ll learn about different listing statuses for species in Washington in need of dedicated conservation action. The listing status is just one of several conservation categories that...

Check out how-to-hunt resources: WDFW works with partner organizations to offer hunting resources, how-to clinics, and mentored hunts intended to teach hunters how to hunt species like turkey, pheasant, and deer. Experienced mentors provide invaluable coaching in workshop settings and/or i...