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Listen to the Story, 100 episodes.

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Intentional technology use brings balance to classrooms

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Protecting our buildings, building our future

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Maintaining 23.8 million square feet of property

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Bethel Operations by the numbers

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Decades of dedication to student-athletes

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New certified testing site drives recruitment forward

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State funding shift threatens $10 million in Bethel funding

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Setting the standard for Pierce County school safety

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Careers in Education class inspires future teachers

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Bethel crew completes nearly 1,000 work orders

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Unlocking medieval secrets in 4th grade

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Helping ninth graders start strong

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Big paper, bigger ideas

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How flexibility and teamwork keep our classrooms strong

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Students promise to never forget 9/11

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Seniors pave paths from crime scenes to ERs

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How Bethel educators are rewriting discipline

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School buses are back: Know when to stop

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Why every day in school matters

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How Bethel High’s new campus honors its roots and community

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Blue Zones Project targets local longevity

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Seniors celebrate at summer graduation

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Balanced budget today, challenges tomorrow

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Beyond the numbers to real student success

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How student mentors prep new classmates for day one

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You're Invited: New Bethel High School Dedication Aug. 21

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Cedarcrest surplus saves thousands

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LEA cliff threatens sustainable district budget

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A balanced budget for 2026/27

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The long and winding road to Episode #190

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Another clean audit for Bethel

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FAQ: New Bethel High School

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Bison burgers for picky eaters

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Remembering Ed Niehl

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New welding class sparks student futures

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Big moves and major upgrades this summer

37

How athletics fuel higher GPAs

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Say the word, do the motion

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Student voices are shaping our schools

40

Sunshine and stories with a school librarian

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A warm welcome to the neighborhood

42

Excellence in every mile

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9 Bethel schools earn state recognition, most in Pierce County

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The secret to surviving ninth grade

45

To AI or not to AI?

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The class of 2031

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State cuts strain Bethel’s budget

48

There is no egg in eggplant

49

Supporting our neighbors in Puyallup

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Language diversity helps our students shine

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Building community through arts and science

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Mentorship program elevates all teachers

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Rolling dice to level up real-life skills

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Students thrive in Dual Language program

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One student’s road from classroom to career

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Bethel schools slash suspensions by 75%, attract Johns Hopkins researchers

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The unsung heroes helping students succeed

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Proposed state budget cuts will impact Bethel

59

What happens if the levies fail?

60

Your Guide to Bethel's 2026 Replacement Levy Election

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Frontier Middle staff earn life-saving award

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The lasting impact of school sports

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Local elections … local voices

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Levy-funded SROs: More than emergency response

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From big feelings to big futures

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Building safe spaces

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A new era of safer, smarter bus routes

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Why some WA districts get millions more in state funding than others

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Levies are not new taxes

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Tech Levy dollars are keeping students safe online

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More than just a “basic education”

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Let’s talk about pie

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Where'd you hear that?

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Creativity thrives in levy-supported arts programs

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BVA helps students take charge of their learning

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What you need to know: February 2026 Levy Election

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Building bridges between culture and classroom

78

Bond Project Update: November 2025

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When caring becomes a career

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Clean audit and steady enrollment

81

The biggest restaurant in Pierce County

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Where village roads end, a teacher's journey begins

83

Stories of the Week: October 15, 2025

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School finances in uncertain times

85

Focusing on the emotional safety of students

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Stories of the Week: October 8, 2025

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Focusing on student safety

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Bond Project Update: October 2025

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Stories of the Week: October 1, 2025

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Kapowsin Elementary named Washington School on the Rise

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Stories of the Week: September 24, 2025

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Transportation rolls forward with new tech

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Stories of the Week: September 17, 2025

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A memory for some, history for others

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A high school diploma is just the beginning

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A lasting gift

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Stories of the Week: September 10, 2025

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Behind the Scenes: Replacing 10,000 iPads in 3 days

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Stories of the Week: September 3, 2025

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Bond Project Updates: September 2025