Marysville proposes closing 3 schools, parents demand answers
Leaders in the Marysville School District could recommend plans to consolidate students and staff and close three different schools.
Leaders in the Marysville School District could recommend plans to consolidate students and staff and close three different schools.
What the Seattle Public Library cyberattack means for you
Due to a cybersecurity breach over the weekend, Seattle Public Libraries (SPL) has taken its systems offline at all 27 of its locations.
Due to a cybersecurity breach over the weekend, Seattle Public Libraries (SPL) has taken its systems offline at all 27 of its locations.
Final Seattle Public Schools budget cut community meeting
Students and families have one final chance to learn more about a proposal to close 20 Seattle elementary schools.
Students and families have one final chance to learn more about a proposal to close 20 Seattle elementary schools.
Seattle Public Schools holds meeting on possible school closures
Seattle Public Schools held a community meeting Saturday morning as the district considered closing or consolidating 20 elementary schools.
Seattle Public Schools held a community meeting Saturday morning as the district considered closing or consolidating 20 elementary schools.
Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.
UW students terrified after several on-campus armed robberies
University of Washington Police are asking for the community's help to solve two violent robberies that happened on campus over the weekend.
University of Washington Police are asking for the community's help to solve two violent robberies that happened on campus over the weekend.
Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading
Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.
Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.
Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Seattle Public Schools proposal to close 20 elementary schools prompts boos from parents
As summer break approaches, many districts, including Seattle Public Schools (SPS), are grappling with budget deficits. SPS has announced that it might close around 20 elementary schools as a result.
As summer break approaches, many districts, including Seattle Public Schools (SPS), are grappling with budget deficits. SPS has announced that it might close around 20 elementary schools as a result.
Budget woes hit Seattle, Tacoma, and Marysville schools
School districts around Puget Sound are grappling with major budget shortfalls, and in Seattle, its prompted the decision to close 20 elementary schools.
School districts around Puget Sound are grappling with major budget shortfalls, and in Seattle, its prompted the decision to close 20 elementary schools.
Here's the 2024 average school teacher salary in Washington state
Washington's average teacher salary exceeds the national average. Here's where it falls among the highest and lowest average teacher salaries in America.
Washington's average teacher salary exceeds the national average. Here's where it falls among the highest and lowest average teacher salaries in America.
WA 5th grader to compete in National Spelling Bee
A fifth grader from Snoqualmie Elementary School will be competing in this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee.
A fifth grader from Snoqualmie Elementary School will be competing in this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Snoqualmie Elementary student to compete in National Spelling Bee
A 5th grader from Snoqualmie Elementary School will be competing the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
A 5th grader from Snoqualmie Elementary School will be competing the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
UW alum steers U.S. men's eight crew to 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
The U.S. men’s eight crew qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Tuesday, and there's a boy in the boat that Washingtonians need to keep an eye out for this summer.
The U.S. men’s eight crew qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Tuesday, and there's a boy in the boat that Washingtonians need to keep an eye out for this summer.
Campaign against I-2109, which repeals the capital gains tax, launched across Washington
Educators, childcare providers, and advocates gathered in Burien, Yakima, Spokane and Vancouver to launch the NO I-2109 campaign on Wednesday.
Educators, childcare providers, and advocates gathered in Burien, Yakima, Spokane and Vancouver to launch the NO I-2109 campaign on Wednesday.
WA's Peninsula School District bans cell phones, ignites a shift in student engagement
In a world where teenagers are inseparable from their cell phones, Peninsula School District is making a bold move: banning cell phones in classrooms and between classes.
In a world where teenagers are inseparable from their cell phones, Peninsula School District is making a bold move: banning cell phones in classrooms and between classes.
Student loans canceled for another 160K borrowers, Biden administration says
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
Study reveals best way to future-proof your college degree
A recent study suggests that having a double major in college could improve your earning potential.
A recent study suggests that having a double major in college could improve your earning potential.
Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study
Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.
Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.