State lawmakers discuss bill that could shift instructional hours in public schools
Debate continued Thursday on Senate Bill 5054 that has the potential to impact more than one million students in public schools across Washington.
Debate continued Thursday on Senate Bill 5054 that has the potential to impact more than one million students in public schools across Washington.
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has distant admirers who lavish praise, question guilt
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has a small but active following among sympathetic social media users.
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has a small but active following among sympathetic social media users.
Bogus nursing school issued 8,000 fake degrees, feds say
According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.
According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.
'It has nothing to do with our religion'; SPU students await lawsuit decision
The fight continues as Seattle Pacific University students try to hold the school's leadership accountable for what they say are anti-LGBTQ+ hiring policies.
The fight continues as Seattle Pacific University students try to hold the school's leadership accountable for what they say are anti-LGBTQ+ hiring policies.
Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Edmonds schools restore internet following data breach, warn of possible ID theft
Someone hacked into the Edmonds School District network and gained access to social security numbers, driver's licenses, medical and financial information of staff and parents.
Someone hacked into the Edmonds School District network and gained access to social security numbers, driver's licenses, medical and financial information of staff and parents.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Experts sound the alarm over social media as kids grapple with declining mental health
Scientific data, health experts and lawsuits all are screaming the warnings louder than ever about the dangers of social media to kids.
Scientific data, health experts and lawsuits all are screaming the warnings louder than ever about the dangers of social media to kids.
Estimated 230K students in 21 states missing from school post-pandemic, analysis finds
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
King County mother accused of mishandling nearly $30,000 from non-profit for band students
A woman is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a non-profit supporting band students at Evergreen High School in South King County.
A woman is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a non-profit supporting band students at Evergreen High School in South King County.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Internet service restored at Edmonds School District after two weeks
The Edmonds School District experienced an internet and technology outage due to ‘suspicious activity' detected in its network on Jan. 31.
The Edmonds School District experienced an internet and technology outage due to ‘suspicious activity' detected in its network on Jan. 31.
Prosecutor files motion to dismiss child sexual misconduct charges against Lake Stevens teacher
A Lake Stevens School District teacher and coach has been arrested on multiple sex-related charges involving minors. Police believe there are more victims and are asking them to come forward.
A Lake Stevens School District teacher and coach has been arrested on multiple sex-related charges involving minors. Police believe there are more victims and are asking them to come forward.
AI detection tool launched by ChatGPT makers OpenAI amid school cheating fears
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
WSU will no longer require COVID-19 vaccine for most students
Washington State University announced on Thursday that it will no longer require most students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Washington State University announced on Thursday that it will no longer require most students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
ChatGPT may be smart enough to graduate law school
Many school districts and colleges are still scrambling to figure out how to set policies on if and how ChatGPT can be used.
Many school districts and colleges are still scrambling to figure out how to set policies on if and how ChatGPT can be used.
WSU student found dead in dorm room, police investigating
Police are investigating after a student at Washington State University was found dead inside his dorm room on Sunday.
Police are investigating after a student at Washington State University was found dead inside his dorm room on Sunday.
Bellevue may consolidate some schools due to declining student enrollment
Nearly half of the Bellevue School District’s 16 elementary schools could be on the chopping block due to declining enrollment.
Nearly half of the Bellevue School District’s 16 elementary schools could be on the chopping block due to declining enrollment.
Deaf student's interpreter lawsuit at center of Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.