Flood damage cancels Emerson Elementary classes in South Seattle

A broken water line has caused "extensive damage" to Emerson Elementary School and students will be relocated as crews work to make repairs.

WA mother sues Edmonds School District for son's severed fingertip

A Snohomish County mother is suing the Edmonds School District, claiming her 10-year-old son’s fingertip was severed by a teacher's door slam.

How AI videos are impacting youth brain development
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AI videos have gotten so good that it can be hard to tell what is real versus fake. And for kids, it's even harder. Doctors warn there could be significant ramifications for children.

WA funds plug gap for essential special education services gutted by federal cuts
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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
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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. 

Seattle school board rejects police program at Garfield HS
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The Seattle Public School Board rejected a program that would bring police presence back inside Garfield High School.

"Traffic garden" teaching kids safety lessons
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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.

Seattle Public Schools modifies split lunch plan after student pushback
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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
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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.

Debate on adding police to Garfield HS
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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?
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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?

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.

Whitworth University announces new tuition model
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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
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The new school year is bringing in dozens of new speed cameras across Seattle.

Principal's tradition to welcome kindergartners
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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.