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.
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.