WA funds plug gap for essential special education services gutted by federal cuts
Federal cuts are also raising questions among Washington families about the special education services their child receives. Reykdal says the state has the funding and resources needed to provide those programs, at least for now.
Federal cuts are also raising questions among Washington families about the special education services their child receives. Reykdal says the state has the funding and resources needed to provide those programs, at least for now.
Protecting special education in WA amid staffing cuts
The U.S. Department of Education recently made staffing cuts, and the reduction is raising questions about possible impacts for Washington families.
The U.S. Department of Education recently made staffing cuts, and the reduction is raising questions about possible impacts for Washington families.
Seattle Public Schools rejects proposal to bring SROs to Garfield HS
The Seattle Public School Board has rejected a pilot program that would bring police presence back inside Garfield High School.
The Seattle Public School Board has rejected a pilot program that would bring police presence back inside Garfield High School.
Seattle school board rejects police program at Garfield HS
The Seattle Public School Board rejected a program that would bring police presence back inside Garfield High School.
The Seattle Public School Board rejected a program that would bring police presence back inside Garfield High School.
"Traffic garden" teaching kids safety lessons
Seattle Public Schools is educating kids about walking and bicycling around city streets, an effort to keep kids safe when getting to and from the classroom.
Seattle Public Schools is educating kids about walking and bicycling around city streets, an effort to keep kids safe when getting to and from the classroom.
WA schools on WSJ Best US Colleges list
Washington is in the spotlight for education as the Wall Street Journal publishes their newest ranking of 584 universities across the United States.
Washington is in the spotlight for education as the Wall Street Journal publishes their newest ranking of 584 universities across the United States.
Seattle Public Schools modifies split lunch plan after student pushback
Seattle Public Schools is modifying its controversial high school lunch schedule change after facing pushback and protests from students who argued the split periods would destroy their club meeting times.
Seattle Public Schools is modifying its controversial high school lunch schedule change after facing pushback and protests from students who argued the split periods would destroy their club meeting times.
WA school district moves to 4-day school week
The Finley School District in Benton County is moving students to a four-day school week starting this year.
The Finley School District in Benton County is moving students to a four-day school week starting this year.
Lynden school board delays decision on ‘Charles James Kirk Day’
In Lynden, school board leaders are postponing a decision on a resolution that would establish an annual day to honor Charlie Kirk.
In Lynden, school board leaders are postponing a decision on a resolution that would establish an annual day to honor Charlie Kirk.
Debate on adding police to Garfield HS
Seattle Public Schools says students, parents and teachers have been requesting a "school engagement officer" at Garfield High School, but not everyone is on board.
Seattle Public Schools says students, parents and teachers have been requesting a "school engagement officer" at Garfield High School, but not everyone is on board.
Are school cellphone bans effective?
A new school year is underway, and more districts are trying out new restrictions on cellphones. The goal is to improve student learning and behavior, but the big questions is, are cellphone bans effective?
A new school year is underway, and more districts are trying out new restrictions on cellphones. The goal is to improve student learning and behavior, but the big questions is, are cellphone bans effective?
Napavine, WA school district cancels classes due to threats
The Napavine School District has canceled classes for Tuesday after receiving threats Monday night.
The Napavine School District has canceled classes for Tuesday after receiving threats Monday night.
Seattle Public Schools students plan walkout Monday
Seattle students are planning a walkout at the district office on Monday over a new two-lunch schedule.
Seattle students are planning a walkout at the district office on Monday over a new two-lunch schedule.
Whitworth University announces new tuition model
In Spokane, Whitworth University wants to avoid confusion about the actual cost of college and provide a price students and parents can better budget for and understand.
In Spokane, Whitworth University wants to avoid confusion about the actual cost of college and provide a price students and parents can better budget for and understand.
New school speed zone cameras in Seattle
The new school year is bringing in dozens of new speed cameras across Seattle.
The new school year is bringing in dozens of new speed cameras across Seattle.
New school speed zone cameras going up in Seattle — don't get a $237 ticket
A total of 37 new school zone speed cameras will be active this year.
A total of 37 new school zone speed cameras will be active this year.
Principal's tradition to welcome kindergartners
With the start of school getting closer, one local elementary school is showing how a simple gesture can make a big difference in kids' lives.
With the start of school getting closer, one local elementary school is showing how a simple gesture can make a big difference in kids' lives.
WSU police say ‘false’ active shooter report called in
WSU Police responded to a false active shooter report on the Pullman campus, confirming no threat after a thorough search. An emergency alert was issued, and the incident is under investigation with FBI assistance.
WSU Police responded to a false active shooter report on the Pullman campus, confirming no threat after a thorough search. An emergency alert was issued, and the incident is under investigation with FBI assistance.
Marysville, WA police urge back-to-school safety after 1K violations last year
Marysville police report that there were more than 1,000 violations in school zones during the 2024-2025 session. So, the department announced an increased presence as schools across the district reopen this week.
Marysville police report that there were more than 1,000 violations in school zones during the 2024-2025 session. So, the department announced an increased presence as schools across the district reopen this week.
Confronting AI in the classroom: WA state superintendent weighs in
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal talks with FOX 13's Abby Acone about how schools across the state are working to make classrooms ready for the surge of generative AI use by students.
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal talks with FOX 13's Abby Acone about how schools across the state are working to make classrooms ready for the surge of generative AI use by students.