OSD Rescue--Alesha Perkins

Independent reporting exposing the impacts of politics, ideology, and policy on public schools.

North Thurston Teacher Couple Draws Scrutiny Amid Separate Police Investigations Involving Same Student

Timberline High teacher resigns after investigation into alleged boundary violations with student; husband later placed on leave after reported physical…

May 21•Alesha Perkins

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Is Washington Student Achievement Artificially Inflated?

How changing proficiency reporting and graduation pathways are reshaping the public picture of academic success

May 16•Alesha Perkins

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"This Teacher Kills Fascists": Olympia High School Teacher Accused of Sexual Harassment Remains on Leave

A thorough third party investigation substantiated student allegations against teacher

May 11•Alesha Perkins

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OHS Staffer Sexual Misconduct Allegations Sent to Prosecutor For Second Review

Prosecutor initially declined charges; case resubmitted after student identified staff member

May 4•Alesha Perkins

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From Evergreen's Mouth to Your Child's Classroom

How activist-driven universities are shaping the next generation of K-12 teachers

Apr 29•Alesha Perkins

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Case Dismissed—But Not Backing Down

New lawsuit filed in girls' sports dispute: Kaikkonen alleges she was fired for taking a stance at odds with Reykdal

Apr 26•Alesha Perkins

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Black Hills Coach Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Fifteen-Year-Old Student, Tells Police He "Needs Help"

Howard “Skip” Lee, 57, was arrested on March 5, 2026, on charges of fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation and communication with a minor for…

Mar 13•Alesha Perkins

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Reykdal Votes to Freeze Timber Revenue for Schools While Calling for New Taxes

Washington State is facing a projected $2.3 billion state budget deficit through mid-2027.

Feb 12•Alesha Perkins

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