School closures: Track closings, delays in western WA for Wednesday, Feb. 5
Schools districts in western Washington continue to report delays and closures due to wintry conditions.
Chief Sealth International High School principal placed on leave
The principal of Chief Sealth International High School has been placed on leave after he was arrested for driving under the influence and reckless endangerment.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
School closures: Track closings, delays in western WA for Tuesday, Feb. 4
Some western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Tuesday due to wintry conditions.
UW names Robert J. Jones as school's next president
The University of Washington will have a new president starting this summer: Robert J. Jones.
UW picks Robert J. Jones as university's next president
Jones will be the 34th President of the University of Washington, and his five-year term begins Aug. 1, 2025. He will also be the first African American to serve in this role, the university said.
More snow to hit Seattle area overnight, icy roads expected Tuesday
Tuesday could be a snow day for many school-aged kids. Here's what to expect:
School closures: Track closings, delays in western WA for Monday, Feb. 3
Some western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Monday due to wintry conditions.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Students in the US are falling behind in reading and math
The latest report card for American schools shows that students are falling behind in reading and math.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.