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.
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.
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.
No school for 3rd day in a row as bargaining continues between Seattle Public Schools, teachers union
School is canceled for a third day in a row on Friday, Sept. 9 as bargaining continues between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association.
School is canceled for a third day in a row on Friday, Sept. 9 as bargaining continues between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association.
Kent teachers reach bargaining agreement with district; school starts Sept. 8
Teachers in Kent have ratified a new bargaining contract with the district.
Teachers in Kent have ratified a new bargaining contract with the district.
First day of school canceled for Seattle Public Schools as teachers vote to authorize strike
Seattle Public Schools has canceled the first day of school, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in anticipation of a strike authorized by the Seattle Education Association.
Seattle Public Schools has canceled the first day of school, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in anticipation of a strike authorized by the Seattle Education Association.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kent parents step in to provide student meals during teacher strike
Kent School District students have been out of school for nearly a week as the teacher strike continues.
Kent School District students have been out of school for nearly a week as the teacher strike continues.
Students consider public transportation as Seattle Public Schools sorts out bus services
As Washington’s largest school district prepares to head back to class on Sept. 7, several families don’t know how they will get their children to school.
As Washington’s largest school district prepares to head back to class on Sept. 7, several families don’t know how they will get their children to school.
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.
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.
UW football's head coach Kalen DeBoer to make Husky debut against Kent St.
University of Washington's Kalen DeBoer will make his Husky football debut on Saturday, making him the third head coach to lead the Huskies in four seasons.
University of Washington's Kalen DeBoer will make his Husky football debut on Saturday, making him the third head coach to lead the Huskies in four seasons.
These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
SPS gives Zum bus routes back to First Student; start-up needs more time to build fleet
First Student announced it has agreed to take 78 Seattle Public School (SPS) bus routes previously awarded to Zum. The startup admitted it lacked the drivers and buses to fulfill the terms of their contract, according to a Wednesday news release.
First Student announced it has agreed to take 78 Seattle Public School (SPS) bus routes previously awarded to Zum. The startup admitted it lacked the drivers and buses to fulfill the terms of their contract, according to a Wednesday news release.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
Seattle teachers' union board authorizes strike vote which could happen this weekend
The Seattle Education Association's Board of Directors voted on Tuesday to approve a strike authorization vote. Educators could vote on a potential strike this weekend.
The Seattle Education Association's Board of Directors voted on Tuesday to approve a strike authorization vote. Educators could vote on a potential strike this weekend.
Trapper Keeper inventor E. Bryant Crutchfield dies at 85
“We rolled it out, and it was just like a rocket,” E. Bryant Crutchfield once said of his invention, the Trapper Keeper. Crutchfield died recently at 85, according to multiple reports.
“We rolled it out, and it was just like a rocket,” E. Bryant Crutchfield once said of his invention, the Trapper Keeper. Crutchfield died recently at 85, according to multiple reports.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
Kent school board votes 'no action' for possible lawsuit against teachers union
The Kent school board has voted 2-2 for a resolution that would have allowed the district to bring a lawsuit against the Kent Education Association (KEA), whose members are currently on strike, delaying the start of the school year.
The Kent school board has voted 2-2 for a resolution that would have allowed the district to bring a lawsuit against the Kent Education Association (KEA), whose members are currently on strike, delaying the start of the school year.