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.
Districts nationwide struggle with bus driver shortage
School districts around the nation are still hiring bus drivers, despite the school year having already started for many.
School districts around the nation are still hiring bus drivers, despite the school year having already started for many.
WA superintendent issues guidance to curb cell phones in classrooms
Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal released new guidance Wednesday encouraging Washington schools to limit cell phone use during instructional time to enhance student learning and mental health.
Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal released new guidance Wednesday encouraging Washington schools to limit cell phone use during instructional time to enhance student learning and mental health.
WA Superintendent Reykdal issues guidance to curb cell phones in classrooms
The guidance suggests that school leaders develop policies with consistent expectations for students, staff and families.
The guidance suggests that school leaders develop policies with consistent expectations for students, staff and families.
Guide to parenting college freshmen
Academic experts discuss the do's and don'ts that moms and dads need to know about how to help their young adults have the best shot at a successful college transition.
Academic experts discuss the do's and don'ts that moms and dads need to know about how to help their young adults have the best shot at a successful college transition.
Questions linger despite Everett School District start date
Parents and students learned that the first day of school for the Everett School District is on September 4, but without a calendar, it's worrying those trying to make future plans.
Parents and students learned that the first day of school for the Everett School District is on September 4, but without a calendar, it's worrying those trying to make future plans.
Everett School District to start school Sept. 4, but questions linger
Parents and students learned that the first day of school for the Everett School District is on September 4, but without a calendar, it's worrying those trying to make future plans.
Parents and students learned that the first day of school for the Everett School District is on September 4, but without a calendar, it's worrying those trying to make future plans.
Seattle Public Schools to invest $14.5M in mental health, student safety
As the new school year approaches, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to implement a plan for student safety and mental health support, though with nearly half the budget promised.
As the new school year approaches, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to implement a plan for student safety and mental health support, though with nearly half the budget promised.
Free vaccine clinics at King County back-to-school events
Schools are hoping to get ahead of a surge in COVID-19 activity with back-to-school vaccine events.
Schools are hoping to get ahead of a surge in COVID-19 activity with back-to-school vaccine events.
Yelm Middle and High School sports programs face cuts after failed levy
Yelm schools have already cut 100 positions across the district, after a levy failed to pass. Now, middle and high school sports programs are next on the chopping block.
Yelm schools have already cut 100 positions across the district, after a levy failed to pass. Now, middle and high school sports programs are next on the chopping block.