Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
Celebrating 'The Boys in the Boat' with new Mohai exhibit
A University of Washington rowing team drifted into the history books with an unlikely gold medal in the controversial 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
A University of Washington rowing team drifted into the history books with an unlikely gold medal in the controversial 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
UW hires Troy Dannen as new athletic director
University of Washington hired Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen on Saturday to fill its vacant AD position.
University of Washington hired Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen on Saturday to fill its vacant AD position.
World Teachers' Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
Simply Seattle signs NIL deals with UW football players
Pop culture, celebrity news, lifestyle, DIY tips and tricks, the latest trends and information, to brighten, uplift and empower; plus delicious meals with world class chefs in 40 minutes or less; hosted by Mireya Garcia and Carly Henderson.
Pop culture, celebrity news, lifestyle, DIY tips and tricks, the latest trends and information, to brighten, uplift and empower; plus delicious meals with world class chefs in 40 minutes or less; hosted by Mireya Garcia and Carly Henderson.
New anti-bullying resource for parents, teens
More than a third of teens reported being bullied in the past year, according to new data. Of those who were bullied, 65% said bullying impacted their mental health and confidence. On the heels of those stats, we want to bring students and parents a first of it's kind resource to deal with bullying.
More than a third of teens reported being bullied in the past year, according to new data. Of those who were bullied, 65% said bullying impacted their mental health and confidence. On the heels of those stats, we want to bring students and parents a first of it's kind resource to deal with bullying.
Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
Federal student loan repayments resume Sunday
Regardless if the government shuts down, student loan payments are set to begin again Sunday after a three-year pause due to the pandemic.
Regardless if the government shuts down, student loan payments are set to begin again Sunday after a three-year pause due to the pandemic.
Court hearing set for Nov. 14 as Oregon State, Washington State fight for control of Pac-12
A hearing has been set for Nov. 14 in Oregon State and Washington State's legal fight with the Pac-12 and its departing members to gain control of the conference and its assets.
A hearing has been set for Nov. 14 in Oregon State and Washington State's legal fight with the Pac-12 and its departing members to gain control of the conference and its assets.
Non-profit creates comic series to prevent bullying
Bullying can have far reaching impacts, but this new comic series aims to keep our kids safe by empowering them to recognize and report bully behavior in all of its forms.
Bullying can have far reaching impacts, but this new comic series aims to keep our kids safe by empowering them to recognize and report bully behavior in all of its forms.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Be on the lookout for student loan scams
The feds are warning student loan borrowers to look out for scammers. As payments come due, online criminals are looking to take advantage.
The feds are warning student loan borrowers to look out for scammers. As payments come due, online criminals are looking to take advantage.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.