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.”
Seattle principal resigns following DUI, reckless driving arrest
The former principal of Chief Sealth International High School has reportedly resigned from his position following several incidents leading to an early morning arrest.
The former principal of Chief Sealth International High School has reportedly resigned from his position following several incidents leading to an early morning arrest.
School closures: Track closings, delays in western WA for Thursday, Feb. 13
Some Western Washington school bus routes have been changed or canceled on Thursday, Feb. 13 due to winter weather. Check the status of your district here.
Some Western Washington school bus routes have been changed or canceled on Thursday, Feb. 13 due to winter weather. Check the status of your district here.
Latest WA special election results
Preliminary results are coming in for Washington February Special Election.
Preliminary results are coming in for Washington February Special Election.
Shooting puts Seattle school building on lockdown Monday
A Seattle elementary school was put on lockdown Monday after a nearby shooting put bullets through campus windows.
A Seattle elementary school was put on lockdown Monday after a nearby shooting put bullets through campus windows.
WA lawmakers weigh expansion of free school meals
Washington lawmakers are considering providing free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students across the state.
Washington lawmakers are considering providing free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students across the state.
How WA schools will respond to Trump immigration changes
Washington State officials are clarifying how districts should handle any attempts to enforce immigration laws at schools. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says legal federal government uses schools to arrest undocumented immigrants. In a 13 page document put out by Ospi, Reykdal reiterated that schools must provide an education to all students.
Washington State officials are clarifying how districts should handle any attempts to enforce immigration laws at schools. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says legal federal government uses schools to arrest undocumented immigrants. In a 13 page document put out by Ospi, Reykdal reiterated that schools must provide an education to all students.
Students 'traumatized' by stabbing of 13-year-old in Everett, WA
On Sunday night, the Everett Police Department identified the person as 21-year-old Andrew Freeman. Still, neighbors say they are worried about their safety as he could still be in the area.
On Sunday night, the Everett Police Department identified the person as 21-year-old Andrew Freeman. Still, neighbors say they are worried about their safety as he could still be in the area.
WA proposal to lower school bond approval threshold
A new proposal in Olympia would lower the approval percentage needed to pass a school bond measure from 60% to 55%.
A new proposal in Olympia would lower the approval percentage needed to pass a school bond measure from 60% to 55%.
Seattle Public Schools to hold levy meeting
Seattle Public Schools leaders are meeting Thursday night to talk about what the future of the district could look like as they face a $94 million budget shortfall.
Seattle Public Schools leaders are meeting Thursday night to talk about what the future of the district could look like as they face a $94 million budget shortfall.
Fourth annual State of Education in WA
Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal gave his 4th annual State of Education address on Thursday.
Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal gave his 4th annual State of Education address on Thursday.
Critics say SPS capital levy will result in 'mega schools' and school closures
When voters head to the polls in February, they'll be deciding on replacing two Seattle Public schools levies that are expiring in 2025.
When voters head to the polls in February, they'll be deciding on replacing two Seattle Public schools levies that are expiring in 2025.
Meeting on Seattle Public Schools levies ahead of election
This February, when voters head to the polls, they'll be deciding on replacing two Seattle Public Schools levies that are expiring this year.
This February, when voters head to the polls, they'll be deciding on replacing two Seattle Public Schools levies that are expiring this year.