Employee at Jaunita HS in Kirkland, WA detained by ICE
The district confirmed that Fernando Rocha, a theater manager at Juanita High School, appears to have been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The district confirmed that Fernando Rocha, a theater manager at Juanita High School, appears to have been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
UW researchers create new low-carbon concrete with seaweed
University of Washington researchers have created a more eco-friendly concrete, infused with seaweed.
University of Washington researchers have created a more eco-friendly concrete, infused with seaweed.
Tacoma Public Schools loses $750k for homeless student transportation
The 4th largest school district in Washington state is dealing with financial problems, affecting transport to and from school for students experiencing homelessness.
The 4th largest school district in Washington state is dealing with financial problems, affecting transport to and from school for students experiencing homelessness.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
WSU gives insight on LGBTQ+ communities across WA
A project from Washington State University is giving new insights on the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians, and it's a mixed bag of results.
A project from Washington State University is giving new insights on the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians, and it's a mixed bag of results.
Viral video raises student AI use concerns
A viral video is highlighting the concerns over how students use artificial intelligence.
A viral video is highlighting the concerns over how students use artificial intelligence.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
WA AG Brown leads 16 states in DOE mental health funding cuts lawsuit
WA Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a 16-state lawsuit against the Department of Education mental health funding cuts.
WA Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a 16-state lawsuit against the Department of Education mental health funding cuts.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
UW helps bring cosmos into focus with new telescope
University of Washington researchers are focused on a celestial light show with the groundbreaking Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The observatory, featuring the largest camera ever built, now offers a new "eye on the sky" thanks in part to UW's astronomy department.
University of Washington researchers are focused on a celestial light show with the groundbreaking Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The observatory, featuring the largest camera ever built, now offers a new "eye on the sky" thanks in part to UW's astronomy department.
Palestinian-American author calls out WA school for cancelling book event
A Palestinian-American author who was set to read her new children's book at an elementary school in Bellevue is calling out the district for abruptly canceling her book reading event.
A Palestinian-American author who was set to read her new children's book at an elementary school in Bellevue is calling out the district for abruptly canceling her book reading event.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
Bryan Kohberger plea hearing: Idaho murders suspect pleads guilty
Bryan Kohberger, pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in 2022.
Bryan Kohberger, pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in 2022.
Mississippi outperforming Washington public schools in certain academic metrics
Washington lawmakers approved an extra billion dollars for education this year, but when adjusted for student performance, Mississippi is beating the state in some grade levels. FOX 13's Hana Kim sits down with Vicki Murray with the Washington Policy Center to discuss how Washington schools hold up.
Washington lawmakers approved an extra billion dollars for education this year, but when adjusted for student performance, Mississippi is beating the state in some grade levels. FOX 13's Hana Kim sits down with Vicki Murray with the Washington Policy Center to discuss how Washington schools hold up.
WA warning on illegal fireworks use
School may be out for summer, but fireworks mischief on campuses could lead to millions of dollars in damage, if this 4th of July is a repeat of last year.
School may be out for summer, but fireworks mischief on campuses could lead to millions of dollars in damage, if this 4th of July is a repeat of last year.
California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
Seattle colleges' union worker picket
Unionized employees from Seattle colleges will picket outside Seattle Central College.
Unionized employees from Seattle colleges will picket outside Seattle Central College.