Your complete back-to-school guide for every K-12 school in western WA
From updated school calendars and supply lists to bus routes and meal menus, we've compiled links and need-to-know information for every school district in western Washington.
From updated school calendars and supply lists to bus routes and meal menus, we've compiled links and need-to-know information for every school district in western Washington.
UW alumni bring in 11 medals from 2024 Paris Olympics
University of Washington rowing alumni set a record for the program with 11 total medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
University of Washington rowing alumni set a record for the program with 11 total medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Drop-in vaccinations ahead of new school year
Schools start in a few weeks and health officials are worried about some illnesses ahead of the upcoming year.
Schools start in a few weeks and health officials are worried about some illnesses ahead of the upcoming year.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Here's how much WA teachers spend out of their own pockets on supplies
The study ranked Washington as the 11th highest in the nation.
The study ranked Washington as the 11th highest in the nation.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Biden Administration preps new student debt relief
With just about five months left in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden is trying to wipe out more student debt.
With just about five months left in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden is trying to wipe out more student debt.
Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
White House announces next steps for student debt relief
The White House is sharing the next steps for student debt relief. On Thursday, the Department of Education will start emailing borrowers to let them know about upcoming relief and offer a way to opt-out.
The White House is sharing the next steps for student debt relief. On Thursday, the Department of Education will start emailing borrowers to let them know about upcoming relief and offer a way to opt-out.
PETA files complaint at University of Washington's AZ primate facility
PETA has announced they have filed a complaint against a University of Washington primate facility in Mesa, urging an investigation into 49 workplace safety violations at the site.
PETA has announced they have filed a complaint against a University of Washington primate facility in Mesa, urging an investigation into 49 workplace safety violations at the site.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Fatal crash knocks out power at UW Tacoma, in-person operations suspended
A fatal crash that happened near the University of Washington Tacoma caused a campus-wide power outage, leading the school to suspend in-person operations for at least a week.
A fatal crash that happened near the University of Washington Tacoma caused a campus-wide power outage, leading the school to suspend in-person operations for at least a week.