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.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
SPS to relax physical distancing in schools starting Monday
Seattle Public Schools will relax physical distancing requirements for students in schools starting next Monday.
Seattle Public Schools will relax physical distancing requirements for students in schools starting next Monday.
Seattle Public Schools employee charged with molestation of elementary student
An employee with the Seattle Public Schools has been arrested on charges involving child molestation of an elementary student.
An employee with the Seattle Public Schools has been arrested on charges involving child molestation of an elementary student.
Ohio teacher becomes 2022 National Teacher of the Year
Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
Extracurriculars, sports could be eliminated if $50M Bethel School District levy fails
All non-core education programs in the Bethel School District face elimination if voters don’t pass what amounts to a $50 million levy on April 26. It will be the second time in two months that residents in the district will have voted on the levy.
All non-core education programs in the Bethel School District face elimination if voters don’t pass what amounts to a $50 million levy on April 26. It will be the second time in two months that residents in the district will have voted on the levy.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inslee signs law intended to reduce hazing incidents after WSU freshman's death
After Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event in 2019, his parents became determined to prevent similar tragedies.
After Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event in 2019, his parents became determined to prevent similar tragedies.