$53 a day: N.C. teacher posts paycheck on Facebook to draw attention to teacher pay
In the post, Nick Cols said he has been teaching for 10 years and loves his job but is struggling because he only makes about $1,715 each month.
In the post, Nick Cols said he has been teaching for 10 years and loves his job but is struggling because he only makes about $1,715 each month.
Carroll, Wilson and Baldwin celebrate local students at WE Day
SEATTLE - Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Doug Baldwin are used to hearing the roar of the crowd.During WE Day at KeyArena, they were the ones doing the cheering, praising more than 16,000 students from across the state who volunteered to make their communities and the world a better place.The event is free.
SEATTLE - Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Doug Baldwin are used to hearing the roar of the crowd.During WE Day at KeyArena, they were the ones doing the cheering, praising more than 16,000 students from across the state who volunteered to make their communities and the world a better place.The event is free.
Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez on giving back
Laurie Hernandez burst onto the Senior Elite gymnastics scene in 2016, just in time for the Rio Olympic Games.
Laurie Hernandez burst onto the Senior Elite gymnastics scene in 2016, just in time for the Rio Olympic Games.
Ellen Tailor interviews singer Noah Cyrus at WE Day
Noah Cyrus’ star began to shine in 2017, as her debut single “Make Me (Cry)” went straight to #1 on Spotify’s Viral Global Chart within hours of release, and has since surpassed 420 million global audio and video streams.The introductory song from her forthcoming album NC-17 was met with unanimous praise in the U.S. and abroad, with Dazed calling it a “leftfield pop ballad” and Rolling Stone deeming it an “R&B-tinged pop tearjerker.” Her follow up tracks have received similar accolades and landed her an opening slot on KatyPerry’s U.S. tour, where she just completed a national run that included two nights at Madison Square Garden.Her most recent release and follow up “Stay Together” is following suit, and already lining up to be the “song of the summer contender,” according to Idolator and NYLON crowning it as a “warm and cheery anthem of the summer.“Following her televised awards show debut at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the 17-year old received a standing ovation from the audience, that included some of the biggest names in music such as Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendez and The Chainsmokers, among others.
Noah Cyrus’ star began to shine in 2017, as her debut single “Make Me (Cry)” went straight to #1 on Spotify’s Viral Global Chart within hours of release, and has since surpassed 420 million global audio and video streams.The introductory song from her forthcoming album NC-17 was met with unanimous praise in the U.S. and abroad, with Dazed calling it a “leftfield pop ballad” and Rolling Stone deeming it an “R&B-tinged pop tearjerker.” Her follow up tracks have received similar accolades and landed her an opening slot on KatyPerry’s U.S. tour, where she just completed a national run that included two nights at Madison Square Garden.Her most recent release and follow up “Stay Together” is following suit, and already lining up to be the “song of the summer contender,” according to Idolator and NYLON crowning it as a “warm and cheery anthem of the summer.“Following her televised awards show debut at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the 17-year old received a standing ovation from the audience, that included some of the biggest names in music such as Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendez and The Chainsmokers, among others.
Young Entrepreneur Jakayla Dixon helps visually impaired feel colors
Jakayla is a sought out keynote speaker who hails from Eaton High School in Haslet, Texas.
Jakayla is a sought out keynote speaker who hails from Eaton High School in Haslet, Texas.
WE Day co-founder Craig Kielburger on movement to change the world
Craig Kielburger is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of a family of organizations dedicated to the power of WE, a movement of people coming together to change the world.
Craig Kielburger is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of a family of organizations dedicated to the power of WE, a movement of people coming together to change the world.
YouTube star Lizzie Velasquez explains overcoming cyber-bullying
A global motivational speaker, YouTube personality, anti-bullying activist and author.
A global motivational speaker, YouTube personality, anti-bullying activist and author.
WE Day volunteering turns into a passion: 'They're a lot of fun'
One student, Alyssa Manrique Told Q13 News This Morning, she started volunteering at Where the Heart Is retirement home to meet a school requirement of community service hours but then it turned into fun.
One student, Alyssa Manrique Told Q13 News This Morning, she started volunteering at Where the Heart Is retirement home to meet a school requirement of community service hours but then it turned into fun.
WATCH LIVE: WE Day Seattle 2018
WE Day is finally here - watch live May 3, 2018 from KeyArena in Seattle!
WE Day is finally here - watch live May 3, 2018 from KeyArena in Seattle!
Spokane teacher who works with refugee students named National Teacher of the Year
For much of the past decade, Mandy Manning has taught at the Newcomer Center at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. The center has a specialized English language development program for newly arrived refugee and immigrant students.
For much of the past decade, Mandy Manning has taught at the Newcomer Center at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. The center has a specialized English language development program for newly arrived refugee and immigrant students.
2018 We Day Seattle lineup announced
SEATTLE - The official lineup for We Day Seattle is set!We Day is a day-long event full of motivational speakers and celebrity performances.Some of this year's speakers include Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Doug Baldwin, singer Ciara, and many more.You can't buy a ticket to We Day - students have to earn their way in.To get a chance to attend, students have to do one thing to help the local community, and one thing to help the global community.We Day will be held on May 3, 2018 at KeyArena in Seattle.Here's a full list of speakers and performers: • Ciara• Russell Wilson• Doug Baldwin• Bella Thorne• Olivia Holt• Rachel Platten• Noah Cyrus• Ann Curry• Dianne Guerrero• Jacob Tremblay• Anthony Gonzalez• Breanna Stewart (Seattle storm)• Jewell Loyd (Seattle storm)• Jack & Jack• Esera Tuaolo• Lizzie Velasquez• The Celebrity Marauders• Rasheda Ali• Silken Laumann• Dr.
SEATTLE - The official lineup for We Day Seattle is set!We Day is a day-long event full of motivational speakers and celebrity performances.Some of this year's speakers include Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Doug Baldwin, singer Ciara, and many more.You can't buy a ticket to We Day - students have to earn their way in.To get a chance to attend, students have to do one thing to help the local community, and one thing to help the global community.We Day will be held on May 3, 2018 at KeyArena in Seattle.Here's a full list of speakers and performers: • Ciara• Russell Wilson• Doug Baldwin• Bella Thorne• Olivia Holt• Rachel Platten• Noah Cyrus• Ann Curry• Dianne Guerrero• Jacob Tremblay• Anthony Gonzalez• Breanna Stewart (Seattle storm)• Jewell Loyd (Seattle storm)• Jack & Jack• Esera Tuaolo• Lizzie Velasquez• The Celebrity Marauders• Rasheda Ali• Silken Laumann• Dr.
Washington high schools falling behind on foreign language requirements for college
Right now, there’s no state mandate on foreign languages. But most four-year colleges have strict admissions requirements that include taking multiple years of foreign language.
Right now, there’s no state mandate on foreign languages. But most four-year colleges have strict admissions requirements that include taking multiple years of foreign language.
Survive The Sound: Game brings plight of Puget Sound steelhead to the classroom
Scientific data about steelhead migration in Puget Sound might not sound like an exciting topic to some students, but one non-profit is working to change that, using a unique game to bring awareness to the declining population of salmon and steelhead.
Scientific data about steelhead migration in Puget Sound might not sound like an exciting topic to some students, but one non-profit is working to change that, using a unique game to bring awareness to the declining population of salmon and steelhead.
Police to parents: Talk to your kids about not making threats at school
With school security a top priority, Tacoma police say every single threat is fully investigated. That includes one made last week by a 10-year-old student who threatened to shoot up an elementary school.
With school security a top priority, Tacoma police say every single threat is fully investigated. That includes one made last week by a 10-year-old student who threatened to shoot up an elementary school.
Durkan aims to fulfill free-college promise by 2020
Mayor Jenny Durkan, Seattle Colleges Chancellor Shouan Pan and Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Larry Nyland, signed a partnership agreement Wednesday which allows for the expansion of the Seattle Promise Program which aims to provide free community college tuition to high school students.
Mayor Jenny Durkan, Seattle Colleges Chancellor Shouan Pan and Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Larry Nyland, signed a partnership agreement Wednesday which allows for the expansion of the Seattle Promise Program which aims to provide free community college tuition to high school students.
New Washington law allows hungry students to get 'Breakfast After the Bell'
The popularity of a program which allows students to eat breakfast in the classroom prompted a new law in Washington.
The popularity of a program which allows students to eat breakfast in the classroom prompted a new law in Washington.
Teacher holds snow-day English class live on Facebook
An English teacher at Raleigh-Egypt High School in Memphis didn't let a few snow days keep her from helping students with their class assignment.
An English teacher at Raleigh-Egypt High School in Memphis didn't let a few snow days keep her from helping students with their class assignment.
WSU community stunned, grieves after QB Tyler Hilinski's apparent suicide
Police said Tuesday night that Washington State University quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police said Tuesday night that Washington State University quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Twitter suspends former WSU College Republicans president
Twitter has suspended the account of the former president of the Washington State University College Republicans who resigned after attending a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Twitter has suspended the account of the former president of the Washington State University College Republicans who resigned after attending a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.