Survey reveals violence trends in WA schools
From weapons on campus to gang memberships we have new insight into violence in our state and our state's schools thanks to the Healthy Youth Survey.
From weapons on campus to gang memberships we have new insight into violence in our state and our state's schools thanks to the Healthy Youth Survey.
Deadly shooting at Georgia high school
Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County was put into a hard lockdown because of a shooting incident, according to officials.
Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County was put into a hard lockdown because of a shooting incident, according to officials.
Seattle Public Schools return to class with emphasis on student safety
School safety will be at the forefront of parents' and students' minds in Washington's largest school district. Seattle Public Schools will welcome students today after a school year plagued with shootings.
School safety will be at the forefront of parents' and students' minds in Washington's largest school district. Seattle Public Schools will welcome students today after a school year plagued with shootings.
Survey reveals statewide bullying trends
33% of 6th graders in our state say they experienced bullying last year.
33% of 6th graders in our state say they experienced bullying last year.
Local resources to tackle back-to-school anxiety
Nearly 6 million children, ages 3 to 17, have an anxiety diagnosis, according to the CDC.
Nearly 6 million children, ages 3 to 17, have an anxiety diagnosis, according to the CDC.
Ukrainian school kids holding onto hope
Russian forces are amplifying attacks across Ukraine. Drones and missiles struck several regions on Monday.
Russian forces are amplifying attacks across Ukraine. Drones and missiles struck several regions on Monday.
Impacts of playing youth sports
Young athletes can often benefit from playing group or individual sports, but there can be some downsides as well.
Young athletes can often benefit from playing group or individual sports, but there can be some downsides as well.
Yelm Community Schools first day set for Sept. 4
Yelm Community Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Yelm Education Association, and the first day for students in the district is set for Wednesday, September 4.
Yelm Community Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Yelm Education Association, and the first day for students in the district is set for Wednesday, September 4.
First day of school for Yelm Community Schools postponed
Students in Yelm were scheduled to start the school year on Tuesday, but the district's first day is now postponed until further notice.
Students in Yelm were scheduled to start the school year on Tuesday, but the district's first day is now postponed until further notice.
Yelm Community Schools reaches tentative agreement with educators
Yelm Community Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Yelm Education Association, and the first day for students in the district is set for Wednesday, September 4.
Yelm Community Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Yelm Education Association, and the first day for students in the district is set for Wednesday, September 4.
Workshop teaches trade skills to girls
As summer wraps up, some kids are coming home from camp with new skills.
As summer wraps up, some kids are coming home from camp with new skills.
Seattle Public Schools weighs possible school closures
Seattle Public Schools is moving closer to deciding which 20 elementary schools will be closed for the 2025?2026 school year, as the district grapples with a $100 million budget deficit.
Seattle Public Schools is moving closer to deciding which 20 elementary schools will be closed for the 2025?2026 school year, as the district grapples with a $100 million budget deficit.
Tackling teacher shortages
Schools across the country continue to grapple with teacher vacancies.
Schools across the country continue to grapple with teacher vacancies.
Seattle Public Schools weigh which elementary schools to close in 2025
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is moving closer to deciding which 20 elementary schools may be closed for the 2025–2026 school year, as the district grapples with a $100 million budget deficit.
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is moving closer to deciding which 20 elementary schools may be closed for the 2025–2026 school year, as the district grapples with a $100 million budget deficit.
Seattle Public Schools holds meeting ahead of elementary school cuts
Seattle Public Schools' is determining which elementary schools will be on the chopping block as the district looks to reduce its $100 million budget deficit.
Seattle Public Schools' is determining which elementary schools will be on the chopping block as the district looks to reduce its $100 million budget deficit.
Districts nationwide struggle with bus driver shortage
School districts around the nation are still hiring bus drivers, despite the school year having already started for many.
School districts around the nation are still hiring bus drivers, despite the school year having already started for many.
WA superintendent issues guidance to curb cell phones in classrooms
Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal released new guidance Wednesday encouraging Washington schools to limit cell phone use during instructional time to enhance student learning and mental health.
Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal released new guidance Wednesday encouraging Washington schools to limit cell phone use during instructional time to enhance student learning and mental health.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
WA Superintendent Reykdal issues guidance to curb cell phones in classrooms
The guidance suggests that school leaders develop policies with consistent expectations for students, staff and families.
The guidance suggests that school leaders develop policies with consistent expectations for students, staff and families.
Mount Vernon School District to start classes Tuesday after canceling first day
Students in the Mount Vernon School District will return to classrooms on Tuesday, September 3, after their first day was canceled.
Students in the Mount Vernon School District will return to classrooms on Tuesday, September 3, after their first day was canceled.