Pi Day shines a light on US math crisis as scores hit 40-year low
March 14 marks National Pi Day, and while the day is often observed with pizza and pie, it also highlights the significance of math education — an area where U.S. students are struggling.
March 14 marks National Pi Day, and while the day is often observed with pizza and pie, it also highlights the significance of math education — an area where U.S. students are struggling.
Get ready to circle around: It's National Pi Day
Today is March 14th, celebrated as National Pi Day. This day honors the mathematical constant 3.14, which represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.
Today is March 14th, celebrated as National Pi Day. This day honors the mathematical constant 3.14, which represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.
Best time to see the UW cherry blossoms in Seattle
Everything you need to know about the picture-perfect cherry blossoms on UW's Seattle campus.
Everything you need to know about the picture-perfect cherry blossoms on UW's Seattle campus.
'Eat Real' aims to increase nutrition in schools in WA
A push to increase kids' access to fresh and nutritious foods in the school cafeteria is now in Washington state.
A push to increase kids' access to fresh and nutritious foods in the school cafeteria is now in Washington state.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
Apparent active shooter, bomb threats at Claremont McKenna College deemed hoax: Police
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
WA joins 20 states in lawsuit against Trump admin
Washington is among several states suing to block the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education.
Washington is among several states suing to block the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education.
UW implements hiring freeze
With all the uncertainty around state and federal funding, the University of Washington is taking steps to cut costs, including freezing the hiring of all non-essential staff and faculty.
With all the uncertainty around state and federal funding, the University of Washington is taking steps to cut costs, including freezing the hiring of all non-essential staff and faculty.
Study reveals impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on kindergarteners' development
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
BrainFest 2025 at Seattle's Pacific Science Center
It is brain awareness week at Seattle's Pacific Science Center, where they are celebrating BrainFest 2025 this Saturday.
It is brain awareness week at Seattle's Pacific Science Center, where they are celebrating BrainFest 2025 this Saturday.
US Department of Education cuts staff: How it impacts WA
The U.S. Department of Education is cutting its workforce nearly in half. In Washington, the impacts could be major. Joining Good Day Seattle to talk more about the impacts is Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.
The U.S. Department of Education is cutting its workforce nearly in half. In Washington, the impacts could be major. Joining Good Day Seattle to talk more about the impacts is Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.
US Department of Education to cut nearly half its staff
The U.S. Department of Education is cutting its workforce nearly in half. More than 1,300 employees have been told they're being laid off. Newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it's all part of President Trump's plan to abolish the agency.
The U.S. Department of Education is cutting its workforce nearly in half. More than 1,300 employees have been told they're being laid off. Newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it's all part of President Trump's plan to abolish the agency.
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.