WA governor candidates focus on school funding
The Washington superintendent's $3 billion biennial budget proposal was sent to the governor this week, but until the election is decided, it's nothing more than a wish list.
The Washington superintendent's $3 billion biennial budget proposal was sent to the governor this week, but until the election is decided, it's nothing more than a wish list.
Parents fill Seattle Public Schools meeting after school closures announcement
More than 300 students and parents rallied outside Seattle Public Schools headquarters, asking for the board to say no to plans to potentially close more than 20 local schools.
More than 300 students and parents rallied outside Seattle Public Schools headquarters, asking for the board to say no to plans to potentially close more than 20 local schools.
Families rally against Seattle school closures amid $104M budget crisis
Parents and students rallied outside Seattle Public Schools headquarters, demanding an alternative to school closures as the district faces a $104 million budget shortfall.
Parents and students rallied outside Seattle Public Schools headquarters, demanding an alternative to school closures as the district faces a $104 million budget shortfall.
Seattle Public Schools holds board meeting after releasing closure list
A Seattle Public Schools board meeting is underway as parents and students rally outside, calling for no school closures.
A Seattle Public Schools board meeting is underway as parents and students rally outside, calling for no school closures.
Mom, former teacher speaks out against Seattle school closures
Former Bellevue teacher Lauren Jensen witnessed firsthand the impacts of school closures on students, staff, and the community. Now, she fears the same fate for Seattle?s students and families.
Former Bellevue teacher Lauren Jensen witnessed firsthand the impacts of school closures on students, staff, and the community. Now, she fears the same fate for Seattle?s students and families.
Mom, former Bellevue teacher speaks out against Seattle school closures
Former Bellevue teacher Lauren Jensen witnessed firsthand the impacts of school closures on students, staff, and the community. Now, she fears the same fate for Seattle’s students and families.
Former Bellevue teacher Lauren Jensen witnessed firsthand the impacts of school closures on students, staff, and the community. Now, she fears the same fate for Seattle’s students and families.
Bonney Lake, WA middle school threats 'unsubstantiated'
Bonney lake parents and law enforcement were on alert Tuesday as police investigated threats to Lakeridge Middle school, however they were found to be unsubstantiated.
Bonney lake parents and law enforcement were on alert Tuesday as police investigated threats to Lakeridge Middle school, however they were found to be unsubstantiated.
Seattle Public Schools parents voice concerns over closures, rezoning
As Seattle Public Schools moves forward with potential closures and rezoning plans to aid a $100 million deficit; parents are raising concerns about the impact these changes will have on communities.
As Seattle Public Schools moves forward with potential closures and rezoning plans to aid a $100 million deficit; parents are raising concerns about the impact these changes will have on communities.
Seattle Public Schools unveils plans to close up to 21 elementary schools
The closures would address the district's $100 million budget crisis.
The closures would address the district's $100 million budget crisis.
Seattle Public Schools unveils 2 plans to close up to 21 elementary schools
The closures would address the district's $100 million budget crisis.
The closures would address the district's $100 million budget crisis.
Highline Public Schools set to reopen Thursday without internet access
Programming for the district’s online learning academies is still to be determined.
Programming for the district’s online learning academies is still to be determined.
Washington school district signs on to plant-based meal pledge
More than 20,000 students in King and Snohomish counties will soon have many more plant-based options for their school lunch menus.
More than 20,000 students in King and Snohomish counties will soon have many more plant-based options for their school lunch menus.
Highline schools in WA closed Wednesday due to ongoing technology investigation
In addition to classes being canceled for the third day, all school activities, athletics and meetings are also canceled.
In addition to classes being canceled for the third day, all school activities, athletics and meetings are also canceled.
WA man alleges years of sexual abuse at Catholic school in Seattle
A Shoreline man is suing the Seattle Catholic Archdiocese for protecting a priest he says groomed and sexually abused him in the early 1980s at St. John Catholic School.
A Shoreline man is suing the Seattle Catholic Archdiocese for protecting a priest he says groomed and sexually abused him in the early 1980s at St. John Catholic School.
Highline Public Schools in WA to stay closed Tuesday due to ongoing cyberattack
The district will remain closed on Tuesday, Sept. 10, as it continues to investigate unauthorized activity on its technology systems.
The district will remain closed on Tuesday, Sept. 10, as it continues to investigate unauthorized activity on its technology systems.
Seattle-area schools facing heat challenges
With school back in session, students and teachers are struggling to stay cool in classrooms without air conditioning, raising concerns among parents and school officials.
With school back in session, students and teachers are struggling to stay cool in classrooms without air conditioning, raising concerns among parents and school officials.
First day of school for Yelm Community Schools postponed
Students in Yelm were scheduled to start the school year on Tuesday, but the district's first day is now postponed until further notice.
Students in Yelm were scheduled to start the school year on Tuesday, but the district's first day is now postponed until further notice.
Tackling teacher shortages
Schools across the country continue to grapple with teacher vacancies.
Schools across the country continue to grapple with teacher vacancies.
Seattle Public Schools weigh which elementary schools to close in 2025
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is moving closer to deciding which 20 elementary schools may be closed for the 2025–2026 school year, as the district grapples with a $100 million budget deficit.
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is moving closer to deciding which 20 elementary schools may be closed for the 2025–2026 school year, as the district grapples with a $100 million budget deficit.
Seattle Public Schools holds meeting ahead of elementary school cuts
Seattle Public Schools' is determining which elementary schools will be on the chopping block as the district looks to reduce its $100 million budget deficit.
Seattle Public Schools' is determining which elementary schools will be on the chopping block as the district looks to reduce its $100 million budget deficit.