Cascade Foothills School District Wins State Literacy Grant

District and campus leaders in Issaquah say the change reflects months of planning and input from families, faculty, and students.

"It's a big step forward for Issaquah, and it wouldn't have happened without a lot of people pulling in the same direction," said Michael Ortega, superintendent.

The plan affects roughly 2965 students this year, with additional phases expected over the next 3 to 4 school years. Officials say funding is already in place for the first phase.

"It took teamwork, but we got there." — Michael Ortega

Families can find updates and opportunities to comment through the district's official channels in the weeks ahead.