Seattle teachers strike avoided after contract agreement reached
Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union reached a tentative contract deal, avoiding a strike set for the first day of school.
Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union reached a tentative contract deal, avoiding a strike set for the first day of school.
Still no contract agreement with Seattle teachers as first day of school spproaches
Seattle Public Schools has still not come to a contract agreement with unionized educators, but has not yet announced that the first day of school will be canceled due to a strike.
Seattle Public Schools has still not come to a contract agreement with unionized educators, but has not yet announced that the first day of school will be canceled due to a strike.
Seattle educators gather on last day before possible strike
The deadline is quickly approaching for Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association to reach a contract agreement, otherwise thousands of teachers and staff are set to go on strike Wednesday, the first day of school.
The deadline is quickly approaching for Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association to reach a contract agreement, otherwise thousands of teachers and staff are set to go on strike Wednesday, the first day of school.
Seattle scramble to find childcare options ahead of teachers strike
Contract negotiations between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association lingered into the eve of the first day of school, with parents spending most of their day planning for potential childcare.
Contract negotiations between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association lingered into the eve of the first day of school, with parents spending most of their day planning for potential childcare.
Seattle Public Schools strike imminent if agreement is not reached
Seattle Public Schools teachers are poised to go on strike Wednesday if a contract agreement is not reached, leaving thousands of families scrambling before the school year.
Seattle Public Schools teachers are poised to go on strike Wednesday if a contract agreement is not reached, leaving thousands of families scrambling before the school year.
Seattle superintendent provides update on talks with teachers union
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner provided an update Monday regarding contract negotiations with the teachers union, as a strike could begin Wednesday if a deal isn't reached.
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner provided an update Monday regarding contract negotiations with the teachers union, as a strike could begin Wednesday if a deal isn't reached.
Seattle parents search for daycare as teacher strike looms
Seattle students are supposed to be back in class on Wednesday, but the district and union representing educators are still negotiating a new contract. Now, working parents are scrambling for alternate plans.
Seattle students are supposed to be back in class on Wednesday, but the district and union representing educators are still negotiating a new contract. Now, working parents are scrambling for alternate plans.
'We're broke': Seattle superintendent hopeful for Wednesday school start
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner is hopeful a deal will get done before Wednesday.
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner is hopeful a deal will get done before Wednesday.
WA police urge community to know school zone, stop paddle laws
As the new school year inches closer, police departments around the state are urging community members to understand rules surrounding school zones and stop paddles on buses.
As the new school year inches closer, police departments around the state are urging community members to understand rules surrounding school zones and stop paddles on buses.
Seattle Public Schools aims for Wednesday opening amid ongoing negotiations
Seattle Public Schools leadership is working with a mediator to reach an agreement with the teachers union and avoid a strike before the scheduled start of classes Wednesday.
Seattle Public Schools leadership is working with a mediator to reach an agreement with the teachers union and avoid a strike before the scheduled start of classes Wednesday.
Seattle teachers authorize strike amid union leader probe
Seattle teachers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a contract agreement is not reached before the beginning of the school year, despite a district investigation that alleged the union president mistreated students.
Seattle teachers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a contract agreement is not reached before the beginning of the school year, despite a district investigation that alleged the union president mistreated students.
Seattle teachers authorize strike amid union leader probe
As Seattle teachers continue contract negotiations, the union faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its newly elected president, who was the subject of a recent district investigation.
As Seattle teachers continue contract negotiations, the union faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its newly elected president, who was the subject of a recent district investigation.
Former Meadowdale principal gets new role after safety concerns
A former Meadowdale Elementary principal is getting a new one-year assignment with the Edmonds School District amid continued questions about how district leaders handled allegations involving a special education teacher.
A former Meadowdale Elementary principal is getting a new one-year assignment with the Edmonds School District amid continued questions about how district leaders handled allegations involving a special education teacher.
Seattle teachers prepared to strike if no contract agreement is made
Seattle Public Schools students may face a delayed start to the upcoming academic year if staff and the district fail to reach an agreement on a new contract before September 1.
Seattle Public Schools students may face a delayed start to the upcoming academic year if staff and the district fail to reach an agreement on a new contract before September 1.
Seattle teachers prepared to strike if contract agreement not made
Seattle Public Schools teachers and staff are prepared to strike if no new contract agreement is reached with the district before September 1.
Seattle Public Schools teachers and staff are prepared to strike if no new contract agreement is reached with the district before September 1.
Seattle leaders clash over funding plan for universal school meals
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle City Council are at odds on how to fund free school meals for all public school students.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle City Council are at odds on how to fund free school meals for all public school students.
Back to school means less screen time for kids
Summer break means more screen time for some families, but for some kids, it'll be "no phones allowed" as they step back into the classroom soon.
Summer break means more screen time for some families, but for some kids, it'll be "no phones allowed" as they step back into the classroom soon.
Seattle Public Schools confirms teacher, union president harmed students
A Seattle Public Schools investigation concluded it was "more likely than not" that special education teacher Ibijoke Idowu physically harmed multiple students.
A Seattle Public Schools investigation concluded it was "more likely than not" that special education teacher Ibijoke Idowu physically harmed multiple students.
Phone-free WA schools? Governor Ferguson eyes new legislative priority
For the 2027 Washington legislative session, Governor Ferguson says getting phones out of classrooms will be a priority for his team. A Seattle principal talks about possible impacts on his students.
For the 2027 Washington legislative session, Governor Ferguson says getting phones out of classrooms will be a priority for his team. A Seattle principal talks about possible impacts on his students.
Seattle teachers union elects new leader amid child abuse investigation
The new leaders of Seattle's teacher's union is under investigation, accused of physically abusing a young autistic child.
The new leaders of Seattle's teacher's union is under investigation, accused of physically abusing a young autistic child.