WA state superintendent candidates clash over closures, funding crisis

Seattle Public Schools’ plan to close more than 20 schools has come to a sudden stop, but concerns about Washington's state education budget remain high.

WA superintendent urges lawmakers to plug public school funding shortfalls

Days after revealing his budgetary wishlist for Washington's public schools, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is asking legislators for $3.7 billion to help make up a huge funding shortfall.

Seattle Public Schools cancels upcoming community meetings amid closure uproar

Seattle Public Schools is canceling all upcoming community meetings in the midst of a public uproar, following the district's decision to close 21 schools to address a looming budget crisis.

WA governor candidates focus on school funding
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The Washington superintendent's $3 billion biennial budget proposal was sent to the governor this week, but until the election is decided, it's nothing more than a wish list.

Parents fill Seattle Public Schools meeting after school closures announcement
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More than 300 students and parents rallied outside Seattle Public Schools headquarters, asking for the board to say no to plans to potentially close more than 20 local schools.

Families rally against Seattle school closures amid $104M budget crisis

Parents and students rallied outside Seattle Public Schools headquarters, demanding an alternative to school closures as the district faces a $104 million budget shortfall.

Mom, former teacher speaks out against Seattle school closures
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Former Bellevue teacher Lauren Jensen witnessed firsthand the impacts of school closures on students, staff, and the community. Now, she fears the same fate for Seattle?s students and families.

Mom, former Bellevue teacher speaks out against Seattle school closures

Former Bellevue teacher Lauren Jensen witnessed firsthand the impacts of school closures on students, staff, and the community. Now, she fears the same fate for Seattle’s students and families.

Bonney Lake, WA middle school threats 'unsubstantiated'

Bonney lake parents and law enforcement were on alert Tuesday as police investigated threats to Lakeridge Middle school, however they were found to be unsubstantiated.

Seattle Public Schools parents voice concerns over closures, rezoning

As Seattle Public Schools moves forward with potential closures and rezoning plans to aid a $100 million deficit; parents are raising concerns about the impact these changes will have on communities.

Washington school district signs on to plant-based meal pledge

More than 20,000 students in King and Snohomish counties will soon have many more plant-based options for their school lunch menus.

WA man alleges years of sexual abuse at Catholic school in Seattle

A Shoreline man is suing the Seattle Catholic Archdiocese for protecting a priest he says groomed and sexually abused him in the early 1980s at St. John Catholic School.