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FOLLOWUP: West Seattle’s co-op preschool program is counting on its village to keep it open
...Alongi says the SBCTC remains ready to work with colleges as they all adjust to
the new allocation model that the board approved. “We will continue to work closely
with CTCs, help programs meet established requirements, and provide funding that aligns
with state policy standards—reflecting our shared commitment to education and supporting
communities.” [South Seattle College, North Seattle College, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges]
West Seattle Blog, April 2, 2026
Rep. Larsen visits Skagit Valley College interim President Tom Keegan
U.S Rep. Rick Larsen visited Skagit Valley College on Tuesday to talk with interim college President Tom Keegan about the state of the
college and Keegan's goals.
Skagit Valley Herald, April 1, 2026
Bellevue College names alumna Michelle Flowers-Taylor to board of trustees
Bellevue College has appointed Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor to its board of trustees, bringing an accomplished
media executive, educator and alumna into a leadership role that reflects both professional
experience and a deep personal connection to the institution.
Seattle Medium, April 1, 2026
WA community colleges to be audited amid budget strain
...“Community and technical colleges are navigating significant fiscal uncertainty,
and we will do all we can to keep them open for students and their communities,” Rachelle
Alongi, a spokesperson for the [State Board for Community and Technical Colleges] said in an emailed statement.
The Seattle Times, April 1, 2026
Higher Education and Politics
Tackling the engineering shortage
A new white paper from a mechanical engineering association highlights how community
colleges can expand opportunities in the field for students while addressing the country’s
engineer shortage.
Community College Daily, April 1, 2026
Education Department directs student loan borrowers in SAVE plan to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who have been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment
plan will receive notices beginning Friday with instructions to seek a new plan to
repay their debt, the Education Department said.
AP News, March 27, 2026
