Improving math skills among US kids could start as early as block play
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
Bellingham Public Schools responds to student's lawsuit claiming district's failure to report sexual abuse
Last month, a 16-year-old filed a lawsuit against Bellingham Public Schools, accusing them of failing to act or report when she was allegedly sexually abused. The district has denied mishandling any reports from the student.
Last month, a 16-year-old filed a lawsuit against Bellingham Public Schools, accusing them of failing to act or report when she was allegedly sexually abused. The district has denied mishandling any reports from the student.
Watch: 100-year-old woman graduates high school in 'most memorable' ceremony
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Seattle Public Schools' lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road
Like the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the big U.S. social media companies are now facing lawsuits brought by public entities that seek to hold them accountable for a huge societal problem — in their case, the mental health crisis among youth.
Like the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the big U.S. social media companies are now facing lawsuits brought by public entities that seek to hold them accountable for a huge societal problem — in their case, the mental health crisis among youth.
'They are not protecting our kids'; Family devastated by 11-year-old girl's death
A school spokesperson says that there was a fight at Ford Middle School, and a student in that fight was hospitalized and later died. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department, however, said her death wasn't related to the fight.
A school spokesperson says that there was a fight at Ford Middle School, and a student in that fight was hospitalized and later died. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department, however, said her death wasn't related to the fight.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm
Seattle Public Schools filed a novel lawsuit against the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.
Seattle Public Schools filed a novel lawsuit against the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.
'Varsity Blues' mastermind sentenced to 3.5 years for college admissions scandal
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
Court: Vancouver teacher wearing MAGA hat fell under protected speech
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a former teacher in Vancouver, Washington, concluding that his wearing a hat supporting former President Donald Trump to school was protected speech under the First Amendment.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a former teacher in Vancouver, Washington, concluding that his wearing a hat supporting former President Donald Trump to school was protected speech under the First Amendment.
Southwest Airlines Chaos: Michael Penix Jr.’s mom has flight canceled ahead of Alamo Bowl
Southwest Airlines passengers are not having a good time this week, and UW Quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s mom is one of many who had their flights canceled. However, that won't stop her from seeing her son play in the Alamo Bowl.
Southwest Airlines passengers are not having a good time this week, and UW Quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s mom is one of many who had their flights canceled. However, that won't stop her from seeing her son play in the Alamo Bowl.
Rainier Beach High School closed Wednesday after threat
Rainier Beach High School was closed on Wednesday, Dec. 14 after a threat was made.
Rainier Beach High School was closed on Wednesday, Dec. 14 after a threat was made.
Seattle Public Schools plan to move to remote learning on snow days this year
Seattle Public Schools announced that remote learning will replace snow days this year in an effort to prevent the district from having to extend the school year beyond June 30 for possible makeup days.
Seattle Public Schools announced that remote learning will replace snow days this year in an effort to prevent the district from having to extend the school year beyond June 30 for possible makeup days.
Idaho murders unrelated to Pullman Police SWAT activity near WSU campus, cops say
Police in Washington – just miles from the Moscow, Idaho, crime scene where four local college students were murdered – descended upon a neighborhood near a different university for what police are describing as an unrelated incident.
Police in Washington – just miles from the Moscow, Idaho, crime scene where four local college students were murdered – descended upon a neighborhood near a different university for what police are describing as an unrelated incident.
Student sues Bellingham Public Schools, claims administrators failed to report sexual abuse
The 16-year-old girl claims another student at Squalicum High School sexually abused her for months. Court docs say she reported the abuse to administrators, but they never told police. Instead, they put her in a room with her alleged abuser and told them to "shake hands."
The 16-year-old girl claims another student at Squalicum High School sexually abused her for months. Court docs say she reported the abuse to administrators, but they never told police. Instead, they put her in a room with her alleged abuser and told them to "shake hands."
Former WSU football coach Mike Leach dies at 61
Former Washington State University football coach Mike Leach has died after a brief hospitalization, according to the official website of Mississippi State Athletics.
Former Washington State University football coach Mike Leach has died after a brief hospitalization, according to the official website of Mississippi State Athletics.
Seahawks' Tyler Lockett pays for all delinquent meal accounts in Renton School District
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett recently teamed up with former teammate Bobby Wagner, and paid for all delinquent student lunch and meal accounts in the Renton School District.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett recently teamed up with former teammate Bobby Wagner, and paid for all delinquent student lunch and meal accounts in the Renton School District.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Email error misleads millions of students about debt relief
An email error led millions of students to thinking their debt had been wiped out.
An email error led millions of students to thinking their debt had been wiped out.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.