Tacoma Public Schools loses $750k for homeless student transportation
The 4th largest school district in Washington state is dealing with financial problems, affecting transport to and from school for students experiencing homelessness.
The 4th largest school district in Washington state is dealing with financial problems, affecting transport to and from school for students experiencing homelessness.
Mississippi outperforming Washington public schools in certain academic metrics
Washington lawmakers approved an extra billion dollars for education this year, but when adjusted for student performance, Mississippi is beating the state in some grade levels. FOX 13's Hana Kim sits down with Vicki Murray with the Washington Policy Center to discuss how Washington schools hold up.
Washington lawmakers approved an extra billion dollars for education this year, but when adjusted for student performance, Mississippi is beating the state in some grade levels. FOX 13's Hana Kim sits down with Vicki Murray with the Washington Policy Center to discuss how Washington schools hold up.
WA warning on illegal fireworks use
School may be out for summer, but fireworks mischief on campuses could lead to millions of dollars in damage, if this 4th of July is a repeat of last year.
School may be out for summer, but fireworks mischief on campuses could lead to millions of dollars in damage, if this 4th of July is a repeat of last year.
Everett police save grade school's camping trip from cancellation
Olivia Park Elementary School was on the brink of canceling its fifth-grade camping trip. That is until the Everett Police Department stepped up just in time to save it.
Olivia Park Elementary School was on the brink of canceling its fifth-grade camping trip. That is until the Everett Police Department stepped up just in time to save it.
'It's a class war': Hundreds rally over Tacoma Public Schools budget, staff cuts
Critics at the rally say Tacoma Public Schools is balancing its budget on the backs of their lowest paid workers, and that cuts need to be made at the top.
Critics at the rally say Tacoma Public Schools is balancing its budget on the backs of their lowest paid workers, and that cuts need to be made at the top.
SPS superintendent on medical leave months before departure, district confirms
Dr. Brent Jones plans to return to Seattle Public Schools before his Sept. 3 resignation.
Dr. Brent Jones plans to return to Seattle Public Schools before his Sept. 3 resignation.
Family of student murdered at Seattle school files lawsuit against district
The family of Amarr Muphy-Paine is accusing Seattle Public Schools of failing to provide a secure campus, blaming district policies and inadequate security.
The family of Amarr Muphy-Paine is accusing Seattle Public Schools of failing to provide a secure campus, blaming district policies and inadequate security.
Governor Ferguson signs bill into law requiring clergy members to report abuse
Priests, rabbis and other religious leaders will soon become mandatory reporters of child abuse.
Priests, rabbis and other religious leaders will soon become mandatory reporters of child abuse.
Parents pack Seattle Public Schools meeting to protest student waitlists, option schools
Parents and guardians said the school district was leaving some students in limbo.
Parents and guardians said the school district was leaving some students in limbo.
Seattle Public School parents upset over enrollment issue
Parents and members of the public packed a Seattle Public Schools meeting Wednesday night, frustrated that hundreds of students are waiting to get into their school of choice.
Parents and members of the public packed a Seattle Public Schools meeting Wednesday night, frustrated that hundreds of students are waiting to get into their school of choice.
WA principal reassignment faces backlash over leadership shuffle
A chorus of young voices chanting "Mr. Harris" echoed across the playground at Minter Creek Elementary this week, as students rallied in support of their principal following news of his upcoming reassignment.
A chorus of young voices chanting "Mr. Harris" echoed across the playground at Minter Creek Elementary this week, as students rallied in support of their principal following news of his upcoming reassignment.
WA principal reassignment faces backlash over leadership shuffle
Students at Minter Creek Elementary rallied to support their principal after news of his upcoming reassignment.
Students at Minter Creek Elementary rallied to support their principal after news of his upcoming reassignment.
Seattle school says ICE vehicle spotted near campus, police dispute claim
Officials at Denny International Middle School pulled students inside from lunch after reports that an ICE vehicle was spotted nearby. But Seattle police say it was one of their patrol cars, instead.
Officials at Denny International Middle School pulled students inside from lunch after reports that an ICE vehicle was spotted nearby. But Seattle police say it was one of their patrol cars, instead.
WA schools face funding cuts over DEI order
The White House is now asking all schools to sign a contract that they will get rid of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) practices. If they don't, schools are risking federal funding, something the Trump administration says is a privilege, not a right.
The White House is now asking all schools to sign a contract that they will get rid of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) practices. If they don't, schools are risking federal funding, something the Trump administration says is a privilege, not a right.
COVID-19's lasting impact on education
The months and years that followed the COVID-19 pandemic brought intense changes and challenges to the American education system.
The months and years that followed the COVID-19 pandemic brought intense changes and challenges to the American education system.
Groups rally against Department of Education cuts
Groups are rallying outside schools across the country against proposed cuts to the Department of Education.
Groups are rallying outside schools across the country against proposed cuts to the Department of Education.
WA leaders concerned over federal funding cuts for free school meals
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
Concerns over federal funding for free school meals
Federal budget proposals have some Washington lawmakers concerned, as access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state could be stopped.
Federal budget proposals have some Washington lawmakers concerned, as access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state could be stopped.
Everett, WA 9th grader trying to return 1997 letter to rightful owner
A mother and her ninth-grade son in Everett are turning to the community for help, after her son found a letter that they’re now trying to return to the family of its rightful owner.
A mother and her ninth-grade son in Everett are turning to the community for help, after her son found a letter that they’re now trying to return to the family of its rightful owner.
Seattle Public Schools warn of gift card scam emails
Seattle Public Schools wrote to parents warning of scam emails asking for donations to “support a coach.”
Seattle Public Schools wrote to parents warning of scam emails asking for donations to “support a coach.”