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.
Pac-12 rebuild: New deal with CBS for football, men's basketball games
The new deal with what the league calls its “primary long-term media partner" kicks in the next season, when five schools join the Pac-12 in all sports and Gonzaga joins in all but football.
The new deal with what the league calls its “primary long-term media partner" kicks in the next season, when five schools join the Pac-12 in all sports and Gonzaga joins in all but football.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Witness in Idaho student murders says she 'saw Bryan there' on deadly night
Woman claims she was delivering food to victim Xana Kernodle and parked next to suspect minutes before killings.
Woman claims she was delivering food to victim Xana Kernodle and parked next to suspect minutes before killings.
UW studies show wildfires could slow global warming
New data from the University of Washington shows that increasing wildfires in Canada and Siberia could actually slow global warming – at least temporarily.
New data from the University of Washington shows that increasing wildfires in Canada and Siberia could actually slow global warming – at least temporarily.
UW study reveals how some wildfires could slow global warming
New data from the University of Washington shows that increasing wildfires in Canada and Siberia could actually slow global warming – at least temporarily.
New data from the University of Washington shows that increasing wildfires in Canada and Siberia could actually slow global warming – at least temporarily.
This WA school district is banning cellphones for younger students
As students begin summer break, the Northshore School District is already preparing for the next academic year by implementing a new cellphone and "smart device" ban for elementary and middle school students.
As students begin summer break, the Northshore School District is already preparing for the next academic year by implementing a new cellphone and "smart device" ban for elementary and middle school students.
Cellphone ban for WA's Northshore schools
As students start summer break, school districts are already looking to get a handle on next year.
As students start summer break, school districts are already looking to get a handle on next year.
WA teens push for earlier financial literacy education as debt concerns rise
Washington teens teaching kids about money say financial lessons should start earlier, especially as debt and TikTok advice keep rising.
Washington teens teaching kids about money say financial lessons should start earlier, especially as debt and TikTok advice keep rising.