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.
Biden delivers Morehouse commencement address
“I support peaceful nonviolent protest," Biden told students, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.”
“I support peaceful nonviolent protest," Biden told students, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.”
Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Graduation speaker gives each student $1,000 -- with a catch
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
UW, protesters reach agreement to end Seattle encampment
The University of Washington and pro-Palestine demonstrators have reached an agreement to take down the encampment in the university's Quad.
The University of Washington and pro-Palestine demonstrators have reached an agreement to take down the encampment in the university's Quad.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
UW President calls for ceasefire in Gaza, condemns encampment
University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce officially called for a ceasefire in Gaza, but stressed the university will not boycott Israel or cut ties with Boeing.
University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce officially called for a ceasefire in Gaza, but stressed the university will not boycott Israel or cut ties with Boeing.
Tybo Rogers is no longer with UW football program, university says
Tybo Rogers, charged with raping two women in Seattle, is no longer a member of the University of Washington football team.
Tybo Rogers, charged with raping two women in Seattle, is no longer a member of the University of Washington football team.
University of WA reaches agreement with union representing student employees
The University of Washington said on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement with UAW Local 4121.
The University of Washington said on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement with UAW Local 4121.
17-year-old earns PhD from Arizona State
A 17-year-old phenom just earned her PhD and she's only 17.
A 17-year-old phenom just earned her PhD and she's only 17.