USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
University of Washington announces hiring freeze
With federal and state budget cuts continuing, the University of Washington is looking to reduce costs.
With federal and state budget cuts continuing, the University of Washington is looking to reduce costs.
Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
Hiring freeze at UW
With federal and state cuts continuing, the University of Washington is looking to cut costs.
With federal and state cuts continuing, the University of Washington is looking to cut costs.
Dept. of Education laying off 1,300 employees
The Department of Education is announcing mass layoffs as it works to comply with President Trump's plan to dismantle the agency entirely.
The Department of Education is announcing mass layoffs as it works to comply with President Trump's plan to dismantle the agency entirely.
DOE investigates colleges over antisemitism claims
The Department of Education is investigating 60 colleges over allegations of antisemitic discrimination, and the University of Washington is one of the dozens involved.
The Department of Education is investigating 60 colleges over allegations of antisemitic discrimination, and the University of Washington is one of the dozens involved.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
WA leaders concerned over federal funding cuts for free school meals
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
Feds accuse UW of violating Civil Rights Act
The U.S. Department of Education warned the University of Washington and other schools of strict action if they do not address antisemitic harassment.
The U.S. Department of Education warned the University of Washington and other schools of strict action if they do not address antisemitic harassment.
Concerns over federal funding for free school meals
Federal budget proposals have some Washington lawmakers concerned, as access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state could be stopped.
Federal budget proposals have some Washington lawmakers concerned, as access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state could be stopped.
Dept. of Education warns University of Washington over antisemitism
The U.S. Department of Education warned of strict action against the University of Washington if they do not mitigate “antisemitic harassment and discrimination" against Jewish students.
The U.S. Department of Education warned of strict action against the University of Washington if they do not mitigate “antisemitic harassment and discrimination" against Jewish students.
Everett, WA 9th grader trying to return 1997 letter to rightful owner
A mother and her ninth-grade son in Everett are turning to the community for help, after her son found a letter that they’re now trying to return to the family of its rightful owner.
A mother and her ninth-grade son in Everett are turning to the community for help, after her son found a letter that they’re now trying to return to the family of its rightful owner.
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
Local impact of dismantling the Department of Education
The White House says President Trump will not sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, after reports circulated that it was next on his docket.
The White House says President Trump will not sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, after reports circulated that it was next on his docket.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
President Trump expresses interest in dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
Seattle Public Schools warn of gift card scam emails
Seattle Public Schools wrote to parents warning of scam emails asking for donations to “support a coach.”
Seattle Public Schools wrote to parents warning of scam emails asking for donations to “support a coach.”
Judge tells attorneys to stop being so secretive in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case
An Idaho judge is warning attorneys to quit filing so many sealed documents in the murder case of a man accused in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
An Idaho judge is warning attorneys to quit filing so many sealed documents in the murder case of a man accused in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
Digital Transformation: children growing up with artificial intelligence
Young children are at the forefront of a digital transformation, with nearly 30% of parents reporting their kids under eight are using AI for educational purposes.
Young children are at the forefront of a digital transformation, with nearly 30% of parents reporting their kids under eight are using AI for educational purposes.