New bill would ban Washington state public schools from having Native American mascots
Some local high schools in Washington state could soon be required to change their mascot name as a bill was introduced Friday that would ban public schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as mascots.
Some local high schools in Washington state could soon be required to change their mascot name as a bill was introduced Friday that would ban public schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as mascots.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
CDC director says safe return to school can happen without teacher vaccinations
On Wednesday, the director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention said students can safely return to schools without teachers getting vaccinated, but some parents have concerns.
On Wednesday, the director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention said students can safely return to schools without teachers getting vaccinated, but some parents have concerns.
OSPI partners with Kaiser Permanente to distribute vaccines to Washington state educators
On Friday, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, announced a partnership with Kaiser Permanente Washington to distribute vaccines to educators in a matter of weeks.
On Friday, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, announced a partnership with Kaiser Permanente Washington to distribute vaccines to educators in a matter of weeks.
WSU sisters leading Cougars women's basketball to new heights
Meet Charlisse and Krystal Leger-Walker, two sisters from New Zealand, are leading the Washington State University women's basketball program to new heights this season.
Meet Charlisse and Krystal Leger-Walker, two sisters from New Zealand, are leading the Washington State University women's basketball program to new heights this season.
Washington house approves bill that waives some graduation requirements during a state of emergency
The Washington House has approved a bill that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency.
The Washington House has approved a bill that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency.
Polarizing debate continues on whether Washington educators should be higher on the vaccine list
Vaccine debate when it comes to teachers rages on.
Vaccine debate when it comes to teachers rages on.
WSU working to resume mostly in-person classes this fall
Washington State University is currently preparing for a mostly in-person fall 2021 semester.
Washington State University is currently preparing for a mostly in-person fall 2021 semester.
Bellevue teachers back down on demands to not expand in-person learning until they are all vaccinated
Bellevue teachers' stance on returning to in-person learning dissolves as the school district officially moves forward bringing their youngest students back to classrooms this week.
Bellevue teachers' stance on returning to in-person learning dissolves as the school district officially moves forward bringing their youngest students back to classrooms this week.
Bellevue second graders return to class Tuesday after district, educators reach reopening agreement
The Bellevue School District will allow second graders back in classes starting Tuesday after an agreement was reached between the district and educators.
The Bellevue School District will allow second graders back in classes starting Tuesday after an agreement was reached between the district and educators.
Port Orchard secondary students could return to campus early February
More kids across our region are moving towards returning to some type of in-person, classroom instruction. Beginning next week the South Kitsap School District invites third, fourth and fifth grade students back to classrooms in a hybrid model that also includes distanced learning. In early February, middle and high school students may also return to campus.
More kids across our region are moving towards returning to some type of in-person, classroom instruction. Beginning next week the South Kitsap School District invites third, fourth and fifth grade students back to classrooms in a hybrid model that also includes distanced learning. In early February, middle and high school students may also return to campus.
Bellingham high school students working with district to change name of school mascot
The Bellingham school district has launched a task force to come up with a new school mascot name for the high school.
The Bellingham school district has launched a task force to come up with a new school mascot name for the high school.
Dispute over in-person learning escalates into legal action for Bellevue School District
A second grader walks us through what it was like inside a classroom for the first time this school semester.
A second grader walks us through what it was like inside a classroom for the first time this school semester.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Bellevue superintendent says he cannot agree to demands to wait for vaccines to expand in person learning
Bellevue School District says they are moving on with their plans to bring back second graders amid dispute with teachers.
Bellevue School District says they are moving on with their plans to bring back second graders amid dispute with teachers.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Tacoma kindergarten students prepare for return to in-person classes on Tuesday
Tuesday is the big day for Tacoma Schools where up to 15 kids will be allowed into each classroom. Students will spend two days on campus each week while distance learning from home for the others.
Tuesday is the big day for Tacoma Schools where up to 15 kids will be allowed into each classroom. Students will spend two days on campus each week while distance learning from home for the others.
'It's about time:' Seattle mom reacts to federal investigation of Seattle Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating Seattle Public Schools after “disturbing reports” about how the district handled special education during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating Seattle Public Schools after “disturbing reports” about how the district handled special education during the coronavirus pandemic.
Seattle schools under investigation for 'disturbing reports' of handling special education during pandemic
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating Seattle Public Schools after "disturbing reports" about how the district handled special education during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating Seattle Public Schools after "disturbing reports" about how the district handled special education during the coronavirus pandemic.
King, Pierce County schools hit with data breach targeting personal information
"Some types of personal information leading to our employees and potentially students could have been impacted. We're still working to determine the full nature and scope of that," said Jessica de Barros, PSESD Executive Director of Communications, Government and Public Relations.
"Some types of personal information leading to our employees and potentially students could have been impacted. We're still working to determine the full nature and scope of that," said Jessica de Barros, PSESD Executive Director of Communications, Government and Public Relations.