UW's new president to bring 'transformative learning experiences'

A new and historic era is on the horizon for the University of Washington, as the school's next president will be UW's first African American to take office.

New UW president making history
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A new and historic era is on the horizon for the University of Washington, as the school's next president will be UW's first African American to take office.

Washington Senate passes changes to parental rights in education

The amendments, which included removing parental notice of medical services or treatments for their children, were passed on a party-line vote.

Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know

Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.

WA lawmakers weigh expansion of free school meals
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Washington lawmakers are considering providing free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students across the state.

Chief Sealth International High School principal placed on leave
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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.

Will President Trump shut down the Department of Education?
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President Trump is reportedly planning an executive order to shut down or "re-evaluate" the Department of Education.

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.

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.

Head Start programs caught up in federal funding freeze
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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.