WSU researchers find way to reuse disposable masks to improve concrete
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a way to reuse single-use disposable masks – by making concrete more durable.
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a way to reuse single-use disposable masks – by making concrete more durable.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel pays off student debt for Los Angeles art school graduates
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel previously took summer classes at Otis College of Art and Design in high school before attending Stanford University.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel previously took summer classes at Otis College of Art and Design in high school before attending Stanford University.
Family affair: Father, son and daughter graduate together with education degrees
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
'It's getting worse, it's terrible': Aggressive parents are causing a referee shortage in Washington
Referee associations locally and nationally say parent-referee confrontations are leading to a crisis in youth sports and contributing to a massive shortage of officials right now.
Referee associations locally and nationally say parent-referee confrontations are leading to a crisis in youth sports and contributing to a massive shortage of officials right now.
Issaquah elementary school closes Monday, too many staff have COVID
Sunset Elementary School in the Issaquah School District is closed for classes, as too many teachers are out sick from COVID.
Sunset Elementary School in the Issaquah School District is closed for classes, as too many teachers are out sick from COVID.
Board considers parental permission for students to join school clubs
The school board in Marysville is again discussing a policy that would require students to get parent permission to join a school club. This comes after debate over LGBTQ clubs - specifically some people worry that this policy would target kids who need support at school but aren't ready to come out to their parents.
The school board in Marysville is again discussing a policy that would require students to get parent permission to join a school club. This comes after debate over LGBTQ clubs - specifically some people worry that this policy would target kids who need support at school but aren't ready to come out to their parents.
35 Marysville teachers laid off due to budget cuts
The Marysville School District announced on Friday that it has sent layoff notices to 35 teachers after voters rejected a pair of school levy extensions that covered up to 18% of the district’s yearly budget.
The Marysville School District announced on Friday that it has sent layoff notices to 35 teachers after voters rejected a pair of school levy extensions that covered up to 18% of the district’s yearly budget.
Duke investigating student’s graduation speech that mirrored 2014 Harvard speech
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Critics say proposed Marysville SD policy requiring parent consent for school clubs targets LGBT students
The American Civil Liberties of Washington told FOX 13 News it did not believe any other school district in the state requires anything similar. Plus, requiring parents’ permission – especially for gay student alliances – could endanger young people not ready to come out to parents.
The American Civil Liberties of Washington told FOX 13 News it did not believe any other school district in the state requires anything similar. Plus, requiring parents’ permission – especially for gay student alliances – could endanger young people not ready to come out to parents.
Questions surrounding the future of transportation at Seattle Public Schools
There are many questions surrounding the future of transportation at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) in the 2022-23 school year.
There are many questions surrounding the future of transportation at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) in the 2022-23 school year.
Seattle Public Schools settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $3 million
Seattle Public Schools has settled a lawsuit for $3 million with a Ballard High School student who was sexually abused by a coach over a period of three years.
Seattle Public Schools has settled a lawsuit for $3 million with a Ballard High School student who was sexually abused by a coach over a period of three years.
Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Seattle Culinary Academy close to permanently shutting down
Over the next few days, leaders of Seattle Central College will decide the fate of a program that has been a part of the city's restaurant scene for more than 80 years. Seattle Culinary Academy, located on campus, has churned out many world-renowned chefs and culinary leaders over the years. But its fate as a program and school is numbered, primarily because of a lack of funding.
Over the next few days, leaders of Seattle Central College will decide the fate of a program that has been a part of the city's restaurant scene for more than 80 years. Seattle Culinary Academy, located on campus, has churned out many world-renowned chefs and culinary leaders over the years. But its fate as a program and school is numbered, primarily because of a lack of funding.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Kitsap County schools report COVID-19 outbreaks, pivot to remote learning
White House medical adviser and infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said the U.S. is "out of the pandemic phase" on Tuesday. However, the effects of COVID-19 caused some schools in western Washington to mask up once again, or even return to remote learning.
White House medical adviser and infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said the U.S. is "out of the pandemic phase" on Tuesday. However, the effects of COVID-19 caused some schools in western Washington to mask up once again, or even return to remote learning.
Marysville voters reject school levy extensions which could lead to job, program cuts
For the second time in three months, voters in Marysville rejected a pair of school levy extensions that covered up to 18% of the district’s yearly budget.
For the second time in three months, voters in Marysville rejected a pair of school levy extensions that covered up to 18% of the district’s yearly budget.
7 Washington public high schools rank among best in the U.S., report finds
Seven Washington schools ranked in the top 500 best public schools in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Seven Washington schools ranked in the top 500 best public schools in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
In early returns, Bethel SD residents vote to approve $50M levy that funds programs, jobs
Dozens of school services and programs and hundreds of jobs are at risk of elimination at the Bethel School District in Pierce County as district residents vote on a $50 million levy at Tuesday's special election.
Dozens of school services and programs and hundreds of jobs are at risk of elimination at the Bethel School District in Pierce County as district residents vote on a $50 million levy at Tuesday's special election.
Bremerton HS switching to remote learning later this week due to staffing shortages, some out from COVID
Bremerton High School will switch to remote learning on Thursday and Friday due a staffing shortage, according to the district.
Bremerton High School will switch to remote learning on Thursday and Friday due a staffing shortage, according to the district.
UW Medicine's COVID-19 vaccine seeks authorization for use outside U.S.
UW Medicine's "second generation" COVID-19 vaccine is nearing the end of clinical testing, and may soon be administered in South Korea.
UW Medicine's "second generation" COVID-19 vaccine is nearing the end of clinical testing, and may soon be administered in South Korea.