Monsanto told to pay Washington teachers $185M over chemical exposure

Three schoolteachers in Washington state who sued chemical company Monsanto over exposure to materials in fluorescent lights have been awarded $185 million.

Rolovich vaccine decision puts WSU in awkward position

Many colleges across the country are telling students a COVID-19 vaccination is required if they want to attend classes on campus during the upcoming academic year.

WSU coach won’t attend Pac-12 event due to vaccine mandate

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said he will not participate on site at next week’s Pac-12 media day in Los Angeles after choosing not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Bellevue startup's dream of changing educational access garners $1.7 million investment

Three young men from Bellevue have created a $1.7 million business in a matter of months, focusing that business on changing educational access for kids around the world.

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

Black police officers seek $8M in University of Washington racism claim

Five Black officers with the University of Washington Police Department have filed claims of racism against the department and are seeking $8 million in damages, alleging they were routinely insulted and demeaned by co-workers and supervisors.

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Five Black police officers at the University of Washington say they have been subjected to 'unbearable' racism while employed by the department.

WSU medical school receives full accreditation after nearly 6 years

The medical school at Washington State University has received full accreditation, the final step in an academic journey that took nearly six years.

UW, WSU football stadiums to open at full capacity for fans this fall

Following an announcement by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, both University of Washington and Washington State University announced that home football games will operate at full capacity for fans.

College planner breaks down formula for admissions amid exam requirement changes

We are in the season of high school graduations and a time when students are really getting excited about college. But if graduation is still a ways away, it’s a good time now to get ready to set your kids up for success in this arena.

Title IX protection extends to LGBTQ+ students, Education Department says

The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.