WA police urge community to know school zone, stop paddle laws

As the new school year inches closer, police departments around the state are urging community members to understand rules surrounding school zones and stop paddles on buses.

Seattle Public Schools aims for Wednesday opening amid ongoing negotiations
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Seattle Public Schools leadership is working with a mediator to reach an agreement with the teachers union and avoid a strike before the scheduled start of classes Wednesday.  

Seattle Public Schools, union face Tuesday deadline as strike looms

Over 6,000 staff authorized the walkout over demands for lower class sizes, special education support, and up to 12% raises, which the district says it cannot afford due to a multi-million dollar deficit.

Union: SPS walked away from bargaining table
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Time is ticking down for Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union to come to an agreement ahead of the first day of school, scheduled for Wednesday. If they don't—A strike. FOX 13 Seattle's Taylor Winkle has the latest. 

Seattle teacher strike threatens school start date

A Seattle teacher strike appears imminent after contract negotiations between the union and Seattle Public Schools broke down Saturday ahead of a Tuesday deadline.

More strikes possible ahead WA school year start
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 Possible strikes could delay the start of the school year for multiple school districts in Washington. 

Seattle teachers authorize strike amid union leader probe
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Seattle teachers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a contract agreement is not reached before the beginning of the school year, despite a district investigation that alleged the union president mistreated students.

Seattle teachers authorize strike amid union leader probe

As Seattle teachers continue contract negotiations, the union faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its newly elected president, who was the subject of a recent district investigation.

Looking for the best college? New rankings reveal happiest students, best dorms and more

The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.

Seattle teachers reject district contract, vote to authorize strike
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Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association were unable to reach a tentative contract agreement Wednesday night, prompting 91% of unionized teachers to authorize a strike just a week before the school year.

Seattle teachers union votes to authorize strike over district contract

Seattle teachers have authorized a strike after their union and Seattle Public Schools failed to reach a tentative contract agreement.

Seattle teachers to vote on strike authorization
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The largest teacher's union in Washington will vote to approve a tentative contract agreement or to authorize a strike with the start of the school year just a week away.

Tacoma, WA hosts 4th annual health, safety fair for students ahead of school year

The Tacoma Police Department will host its 4th Annual Kids Health & Safety Fair on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Tacoma Dome, offering local families free school supplies, essential clothing items, and healthcare services ahead of the upcoming academic year.

Back to school anxiety: The three D's to watch out for
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A little anxiety before the first day of school is normal, but Deena Centofanti with the FOX Medical Team says parents should watch out for the three D's of anxiety.

Former Meadowdale principal gets new role after safety concerns

A former Meadowdale Elementary principal is getting a new one-year assignment with the Edmonds School District amid continued questions about how district leaders handled allegations involving a special education teacher.

Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools

The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.

Seattle teachers prepared to strike if no contract agreement is made

Seattle Public Schools students may face a delayed start to the upcoming academic year if staff and the district fail to reach an agreement on a new contract before September 1.

Seattle teachers prepared to strike if contract agreement not made
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Seattle Public Schools teachers and staff are prepared to strike if no new contract agreement is reached with the district before September 1.