Sen. Cantwell warns Big Ten presidents eyeing private equity deals

Sen. Maria Cantwell sent a letter to Big Ten presidents Friday, warning that a move into private equity could have negative consequences, including impacting the schools' tax-exempt status.

Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers

Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.

Seattle Public Schools rejects proposal to bring SROs to Garfield HS

The Seattle Public School Board has rejected a pilot program that would bring police presence back inside Garfield High School. 

Seattle school board rejects police program at Garfield HS
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The Seattle Public School Board rejected a program that would bring police presence back inside Garfield High School.

"Traffic garden" teaching kids safety lessons
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Seattle Public Schools is educating kids about walking and bicycling around city streets, an effort to keep kids safe when getting to and from the classroom.

WSU faces enrollment decline
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Washington State University could soon vote to increase tuition as the school struggles with a drop in enrollment.

Police warn of ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ at WA high school

Oak Harbor Police issued a press release addressing a concerning social media post that recently circulated among parents and community members.

Seattle Public Schools lunch schedule
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Starting Monday, Seattle Public Schools will change the lunch scheduled at their high schools

WA schools on WSJ Best US Colleges list

Washington is in the spotlight for education as the Wall Street Journal publishes their newest ranking of 584 universities across the United States.

Seattle Public Schools modifies split lunch plan after student pushback
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Seattle Public Schools is modifying its controversial high school lunch schedule change after facing pushback and protests from students who argued the split periods would destroy their club meeting times.

Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands

Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.

WA school district moves to 4-day school week
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The Finley School District in Benton County is moving students to a four-day school week starting this year.

Video shows mob of UW students chase man after Nazi salute

University of Washington police arrested a person Wednesday after they allegedly walked into a classroom, made a Nazi salute and shouted insults at both the instructor and students.

Tributes honor Jane Goodall's legacy
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Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.

Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.

Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans

An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states. 

Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments

The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed. 

Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE

Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.