Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Bus company faces hundreds of safety violations
A school bus company operating throughout Washington State, is facing huge fines for not following safety requirements
A school bus company operating throughout Washington State, is facing huge fines for not following safety requirements
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Former UW Husky speaks openly about mental health with clothing line
Former University of Washington Huskies are speaking openly about mental health and have created a clothing line to have those discussions.
Former University of Washington Huskies are speaking openly about mental health and have created a clothing line to have those discussions.
Richland school board reinstates mask mandate to March 21 following state announcement
The Richland School Board on Tuesday narrowly voted to end the mandate in local schools, effective immediately. Now, the Richland School District is under 'emergency closure' while they plan a path forward.
The Richland School Board on Tuesday narrowly voted to end the mandate in local schools, effective immediately. Now, the Richland School District is under 'emergency closure' while they plan a path forward.
Washington mask mandate: Students will no longer have to wear masks as of March 21
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday that the indoor mask mandate would be lifted on March 21. This impacts restaurants, bars, gyms, churches, and schools.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday that the indoor mask mandate would be lifted on March 21. This impacts restaurants, bars, gyms, churches, and schools.
Nearly 50 Eastern WA superintendents call for end to mask mandate
Superintendents of school districts across Eastern Washington have signed a letter urging state leaders to end the mask mandate.
Superintendents of school districts across Eastern Washington have signed a letter urging state leaders to end the mask mandate.
Northeast WA school district ends face mask requirement, state threatens to withhold funding
A northeastern Washington school district is risking state funding by no longer requiring face masks for students and staff.
A northeastern Washington school district is risking state funding by no longer requiring face masks for students and staff.
Washington Senate approves seismic safety bill for schools
The Washington Senate has unanimously approved a measure that would allow older schools at high risk of threat from earthquakes or tsunamis to get state dollars to replace or retrofit buildings.
The Washington Senate has unanimously approved a measure that would allow older schools at high risk of threat from earthquakes or tsunamis to get state dollars to replace or retrofit buildings.
Washington state superintendent wants mask mandate lifted in schools
A day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Washington state will lift its outdoor mask mandate on Feb. 18, the state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction weighed in on when he’d like to see the mandate lifted in schools.
A day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Washington state will lift its outdoor mask mandate on Feb. 18, the state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction weighed in on when he’d like to see the mandate lifted in schools.
You Decide: Washington state special election results for Feb. 8, 2022
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
Feb. 8 special election: What's on the ballot in Washington state?
Many school districts in Washington state are asking for something in this special election - tens of millions of dollars and dozens of major projects are at stake.
Many school districts in Washington state are asking for something in this special election - tens of millions of dollars and dozens of major projects are at stake.
Washington youth not getting enough exercise, report finds
Kids in Washington are not moving nearly enough, a state task force concludes in a new report, especially in underserved communities.
Kids in Washington are not moving nearly enough, a state task force concludes in a new report, especially in underserved communities.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Kitsap County school bus crashes into utility truck, bus driver injured
A school bus driver was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after the bus crashed into a tree service utility truck in an unincorporated area of Poulsbo.
A school bus driver was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after the bus crashed into a tree service utility truck in an unincorporated area of Poulsbo.
Washington schools appeal for votes on special election levies
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
Several schools propose levies for special election
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on February 8.
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on February 8.
Former UW, NFL player charged in Pierce County with assaulting ex-girlfriend, making threats
Former University of Washington and NFL tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, 29, is accused of beating his ex-girlfriend in Pierce County and threatening people.
Former University of Washington and NFL tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, 29, is accused of beating his ex-girlfriend in Pierce County and threatening people.
2 bills call for higher penalties for hazing after death of WSU fraternity pledge
Two bills that raise the penalties for "hazing' are making their way through the state legislature, and both were inspired by the death of a Washington State University freshman two years ago.
Two bills that raise the penalties for "hazing' are making their way through the state legislature, and both were inspired by the death of a Washington State University freshman two years ago.
UW Medicine reopens COVID test sites in Ballard, Lake Sammamish
UW Medicine is reopening two COVID-19 testing sites in the Puget Sound region, after closing them due to capacity concerns.
UW Medicine is reopening two COVID-19 testing sites in the Puget Sound region, after closing them due to capacity concerns.