All Highline Public Schools students get no-cost breakfast, lunch for 2022-23
Highline Public Schools (HPS) will be able to eat healthy meals at school at no cost for the 2022-23 school year.
Highline Public Schools (HPS) will be able to eat healthy meals at school at no cost for the 2022-23 school year.
Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
Seattle Public Schools announces temporary cancelations of bus routes due to staff shortages
On Monday, Seattle Public Schools announced that some bus routes will temporarily be canceled due to staff shortages, despite the district hiring two bus vendors this year.
On Monday, Seattle Public Schools announced that some bus routes will temporarily be canceled due to staff shortages, despite the district hiring two bus vendors this year.
Kent teachers to strike first day of class if contract with school district cannot be reached
Union teachers in Kent could strike the first day of classes if no contract is reached with the school board.
Union teachers in Kent could strike the first day of classes if no contract is reached with the school board.
Portland mayor bans homeless camps on school walking routes
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced Friday that the emergency declaration banning homeless camps near high-crash corridors will expand to designated safe walking routes used by school-aged children.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced Friday that the emergency declaration banning homeless camps near high-crash corridors will expand to designated safe walking routes used by school-aged children.
Will the student loan payment pause be extended? CEOs say it’s likely.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
Shortage of special education teachers in 48 states
Families are worried about the continued lack of qualified special education teachers in Washington state and across the country.
Families are worried about the continued lack of qualified special education teachers in Washington state and across the country.
No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
DOH: New COVID-19 guidelines for schools, childcare providers in WA
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released its new COVID-19 guidelines for K-12 schools and childcare providers for the 2022-23 school year on Wednesday.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released its new COVID-19 guidelines for K-12 schools and childcare providers for the 2022-23 school year on Wednesday.
Former WSU coach Nick Rolovich files wrongful termination claim
Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has filed a claim against the university seeking $25 million for wrongful termination after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has filed a claim against the university seeking $25 million for wrongful termination after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Top 3 WSU police leaders retire after investigation
The Washington State University police chief and his two top subordinates say they will retire following an internal investigation that concluded they mishandled a complaint and subsequent punitive action against an officer accused of having sexual relations while on duty.
The Washington State University police chief and his two top subordinates say they will retire following an internal investigation that concluded they mishandled a complaint and subsequent punitive action against an officer accused of having sexual relations while on duty.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
UW Medicine researchers 'train' artificial intelligence to build vaccines, medications
Researchers with UW Medicine and Harvard have developed AI software to build proteins used in health science. These can be used to make vaccines, cancer treatments or even pull carbon pollution out of the air, their research suggests.
Researchers with UW Medicine and Harvard have developed AI software to build proteins used in health science. These can be used to make vaccines, cancer treatments or even pull carbon pollution out of the air, their research suggests.
WA Supreme Court rules that trust lands are to fund schools
The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the Department of Natural Resources must manage state trust lands for the financial benefit of schools and other institutions, rejecting a claim by environmental groups that such lands should be managed to benefit all residents.
The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the Department of Natural Resources must manage state trust lands for the financial benefit of schools and other institutions, rejecting a claim by environmental groups that such lands should be managed to benefit all residents.
Sen. Patty Murray announces $2 million in relief for higher education
On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced an additional $2 million in federal relief from the American Rescue Plan to support students pursuing higher education in Washington as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced an additional $2 million in federal relief from the American Rescue Plan to support students pursuing higher education in Washington as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monroe School District superintendent resigns following controversies
After the controversy, protests, and student walkouts, the Monroe School District superintendent has officially resigned.
After the controversy, protests, and student walkouts, the Monroe School District superintendent has officially resigned.
New UW study on effective dispensing of abortion medications via telehealth services
A study from the University of Washington on clinics' and primary care doctors' means of dispensing abortion medications during the pandemic may offer guidance for clinicians in a post-Roe v. Wade world.
A study from the University of Washington on clinics' and primary care doctors' means of dispensing abortion medications during the pandemic may offer guidance for clinicians in a post-Roe v. Wade world.
Parents facing childcare crisis head-on as Everett business announces speedy closure
With 17 days notice that their child's early learning center was closing, dozens of families are grappling with months-long waiting lists and few short-term solutions.
With 17 days notice that their child's early learning center was closing, dozens of families are grappling with months-long waiting lists and few short-term solutions.
Monroe's superintendent prepares to resign following controversy, district seeks interim candidate
After controversy and a months long leave, Monroe School District (MSD) Superintendent Dr. Justin Blasko is preparing to resign, according to an announcement from the school board president.
After controversy and a months long leave, Monroe School District (MSD) Superintendent Dr. Justin Blasko is preparing to resign, according to an announcement from the school board president.
Washington charter school under audit over state funding
Washington state’s largest charter-school chain improperly received about $790,000 in state funds when it enrolled more than 60 4-year-olds in kindergarten, according to the state’s charter school oversight agency.
Washington state’s largest charter-school chain improperly received about $790,000 in state funds when it enrolled more than 60 4-year-olds in kindergarten, according to the state’s charter school oversight agency.