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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
The latest report card for American schools shows that students are falling behind in reading and math.
Head Start programs caught up in federal funding freeze
The Trump administration has walked back an executive order that froze funding to programs that affect hundreds of thousands of families around the U.S., and the money that was put on pause would have included early learning programs that served children and low income families.
The Trump administration has walked back an executive order that froze funding to programs that affect hundreds of thousands of families around the U.S., and the money that was put on pause would have included early learning programs that served children and low income families.
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."
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.
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.
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.
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Demands for Trump to restore Federal School Safety Board
There were 330 school shootings in the United States in 2024, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer is urging the newly confirmed U.S. Homeland Security Secretary to reinstate a school safety board with the goal of protecting kids in school.
There were 330 school shootings in the United States in 2024, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer is urging the newly confirmed U.S. Homeland Security Secretary to reinstate a school safety board with the goal of protecting kids in school.
How WA schools will respond to Trump immigration changes
Washington State officials are clarifying how districts should handle any attempts to enforce immigration laws at schools. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says legal federal government uses schools to arrest undocumented immigrants. In a 13 page document put out by Ospi, Reykdal reiterated that schools must provide an education to all students.
Washington State officials are clarifying how districts should handle any attempts to enforce immigration laws at schools. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says legal federal government uses schools to arrest undocumented immigrants. In a 13 page document put out by Ospi, Reykdal reiterated that schools must provide an education to all students.
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.
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.
Bryan Kohberger to appear in court as defense challenges prosecution methods
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger is expected to return to a courtroom this week ahead of his summer murder trial for the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in November 2022.
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger is expected to return to a courtroom this week ahead of his summer murder trial for the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in November 2022.
Defense arguments to be heard in Bryan Kohberger case
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger is expected to return to a courtroom on Thursday.
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger is expected to return to a courtroom on Thursday.
Trump announces US investing $500B in AI
On President Donald Trump's first full day of his second term, he announced a $500 billion investment to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States.
On President Donald Trump's first full day of his second term, he announced a $500 billion investment to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States.
Students 'traumatized' by stabbing of 13-year-old in Everett, WA
On Sunday night, the Everett Police Department identified the person as 21-year-old Andrew Freeman. Still, neighbors say they are worried about their safety as he could still be in the area.
On Sunday night, the Everett Police Department identified the person as 21-year-old Andrew Freeman. Still, neighbors say they are worried about their safety as he could still be in the area.
WA proposal to lower school bond approval threshold
A new proposal in Olympia would lower the approval percentage needed to pass a school bond measure from 60% to 55%.
A new proposal in Olympia would lower the approval percentage needed to pass a school bond measure from 60% to 55%.