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2020-01-01
Air filters, pollution and student achievement
★A study by NYU economist Michael Gilraine found that installing air filters in classrooms led to a 0.20 standard deviation improvement in math and English test scores, using a natural experiment from the 2015-2016 Aliso Canyon gas leak in Los Angeles. The gas company installed air filters in all schools within five miles of the leak, allowing researchers to compare student achievement between schools that received filters and those that did not. The findings suggest that air filtration is a cost-effective way to boost student achievement by reducing exposure to common indoor air pollutants. -
2026-05-27
Highline Forum future ready overview
Overview presentation for Highline Forum’s Future Ready initiative, outlining Highline Public Schools’ promise that every student is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. Presents four key pillars: Culture of Belonging, Innovative Learning, Bilingual & Biliterate, and Future Ready. -
2026-05-27
Highline forum future ready overview
Overview presentation for Highline Forum’s Future Ready initiative, outlining Highline Public Schools’ promise that every student is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. Presents four key pillars: Culture of Belonging, Innovative Learning, Bilingual & Biliterate, and Future Ready. -
Airport University – Working with Airport Communities to Build Aviation Career Pathways
Airport University Working with Communities to Build Aviation Career Pathways Airport University provides career exploration, education and career-connected learning for career advancement. Through partnerships with Highline and South Seattle Colleges, we offer free, in-person college classes at SEA Airport. Our classes help SEA Airport employees and community members build skills in computers, customer service, communications -
2023-06-07
City of Burien, Human Services: Workforce Development Investments 2021-2022
The City of Burien invested a combined $444,739 in workforce development programs for residents during 2021-2022, spanning Human Services ($114,739) and Economic Development ($330,000) initiatives. Programs included pre-apprenticeship construction training, youth mural and café leadership apprenticeships, immigrant and refugee employment support, digital marketing education, and small business coaching. The majority of the 110-plus residents served were BIPOC individuals from low- and moderate-income households. -
2023-06-07
Samuel Kaplan — Global Trade & Supply Chain Center of Excellence, Highline College
This presentation by Samuel Kaplan, Director of the Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain at Highline College, highlights the significance of the trade and logistics sector in Washington State, which employs more than 170,000 workers — surpassing aerospace and rivaling IT. It also outlines workforce supply and demand data for roles such as Freight Forwarder, noting average salaries of $51,000 in Washington and nearly 2,400 job openings statewide. The material is oriented toward connecting job seekers and students with education, training, and career opportunities in global trade and supply chain management. -
2023-06-07
Highline Public Schools CTE pathways presentation
This document presents an overview of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Highline Public Schools in the Seattle area, led by CTE Director Chance Gower. The district offers 92 courses across 18 schools in pathways such as Agriculture, STEM, Health, and Skilled and Technical trades, serving nearly 6,000 middle and high school students. Students have opportunities to earn college credits and industry certifications, and can now fulfill graduation requirements through a CTE Pathway. -
2022-09-28
HPS highlights
This September 2022 presentation by Highline Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Jenniffer Reinig outlines the district's core promise to ensure every student is known by name, strength, and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. It highlights three key areas for delivering on that promise: continued partnership and innovation, a Superintendent Entry Plan, and the Highline Schools Bond. Note that this document focuses on school district academic priorities and does not contain information related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2022-07-27
Highline Forum July 27, 2022: Highline 60 years+
This document is a presentation from a Highline College Forum held on July 27, 2022, marking the college's 60th anniversary celebration spanning 2021-2022. It highlights the college's degree pathway offerings across areas such as STEM, Business, Health, and the Arts, accessible through pathways.highline.edu. The presentation does not contain content directly related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2021-07-21
Highline Forum: Highline at a glance
This document is a July 21, 2021 presentation for Highline College's internal forum, highlighting the college's 60th anniversary celebration (1961–2021) and showcasing its degree pathways website (pathways.highline.edu). It covers the college's academic offerings across eight program areas, including STEM, Business, Health and Wellness, and the Arts. The content is unrelated to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.