Professor comforts student’s crying baby while teaching class

The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.

Children return to school in Seattle after weeklong strike

Teachers, administrators and parent volunteers welcomed children back to school in Seattle on Wednesday following a weeklong educators strike that delayed the start of classes.

Seattle teachers suspend strike, school starts on Wednesday

School will start for students and staff on Wednesday, Sept. 14, a week after teachers with Seattle Education Association voted to strike.

SPU students file lawsuit against Board of Trustees over anti-LGBTQ hiring policy

A student coalition on Monday announced they have filed a lawsuit against Seattle Pacific University's Board of Trustees, alleging an anti-LGBTQ hiring policy and "flagrant disregard" for LGBTQ students.

Nakia Watson helps Washington State beat No. 19 Wisconsin 17-14

Nakia Watson scored two touchdowns against his former team as Washington State beat No. 19 Wisconsin 17-14 on Saturday.

Michael Penix Jr. leads Washington to 52-6 win over Portland State

Michael Penix Jr. threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns, Wayne Taulapapa rushed for 94 yards and a score and the Washington Huskies easily took down FCS school Portland State 52-6 on Saturday.

School districts in south King County offer students free supplies to help families save money

As families get ready to send their children back to school, some worry how they are going to pay for things they need to be successful in the classroom. This is true for some households in south King County that make far less money than the county’s average income. 

All Washington students could receive free school meals under new proposal

On Thursday, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a proposal that would allow all of Washington's 1.1 million students to receive free meals at school. 

Seattle Public Schools: First day of school 'likely' to be delayed

Seattle Public Schools says it is ‘likely’ the start of school will be delayed, as the district negotiates with the teachers’ union.

Washington school buses undergo annual inspection

Washington State Patrol inspects school buses in every school district in Washington annually before the school year, and FOX 13 pulled the bus inspection recap reports for the 10 largest school districts in Western Washington.

Union teachers at Seattle Public Schools vote on day-one strike

Union teachers in Washington’s largest school district may strike the first day of school if an agreement with school officials cannot be reached.

Parents may have to make 'alternate arrangements' as Kent teacher's strike goes into week 2

On Friday, the Kent Educators Association (KEA) organized a BBQ and picnic for union members as the bargaining team continues talks with the district using a mediator in order to try to come to an agreement on a contract.

Some Seattle Public Schools bus routes to be cancelled due to staffing shortages

Just a week out from the start of the school year, Seattle Public Schools has come to an agreement with First Student and startup competitor Zum to provide transportation to students.