Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Expect larger kindergarten class sizes in some schools across Washington state this fall
The top educational leader of Washington state says some schools could be bursting at the seams when it comes to kindergarten classes this fall.
The top educational leader of Washington state says some schools could be bursting at the seams when it comes to kindergarten classes this fall.
UW requiring COVID vaccines for all employees, students by the fall
The University of Washington is requiring all employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to school in the fall semester.
The University of Washington is requiring all employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to school in the fall semester.
EWU changes course, now says students & faculty must get vaccine to be in class
In a reversal of their decision last month, Eastern Washington University officials have decided that students and staff must get a COVID-19 vaccine to be on campus.
In a reversal of their decision last month, Eastern Washington University officials have decided that students and staff must get a COVID-19 vaccine to be on campus.
15 current, former WSU frat members charged following investigation into student's alcohol poisoning death
The Whitman County prosecutor has filed criminal charges against 15 current or former members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Washington State University following the death of a student from alcohol poisoning.
The Whitman County prosecutor has filed criminal charges against 15 current or former members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Washington State University following the death of a student from alcohol poisoning.
WSU creates Center for Cannabis Policy, Research, Outreach
Leaders of Washington State University have voted to establish a full research center with nearly 100 scientists working on a diverse range of cannabis-related projects.
Leaders of Washington State University have voted to establish a full research center with nearly 100 scientists working on a diverse range of cannabis-related projects.
Denver Public Schools to begin cooking all school meals from scratch
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Budget issues threaten unique Bellevue College courses for many parents
Parents say whittling down a program at Bellevue College down to just four classes a year means hundreds of parents will miss out on opportunities to attend courses teaching important skills.
Parents say whittling down a program at Bellevue College down to just four classes a year means hundreds of parents will miss out on opportunities to attend courses teaching important skills.
Baltimore students who failed classes this year will still pass, school board says
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
High school seniors protest Kent School District's plan for drive-thru graduations
High school seniors at one local district are protesting plans of a drive-thru graduation ceremony. Dozens of students and parents rallied outside of Kent School District headquarters, Wednesday.
High school seniors at one local district are protesting plans of a drive-thru graduation ceremony. Dozens of students and parents rallied outside of Kent School District headquarters, Wednesday.
Seattle Public Schools gets approval from board to submit recovery plan to OSPI
The Seattle School Board held a special meeting Wednesday night and unanimously approved the district’s Phase One of the Academic and Student Well-being Recovery Plan for submission to OSPI.
The Seattle School Board held a special meeting Wednesday night and unanimously approved the district’s Phase One of the Academic and Student Well-being Recovery Plan for submission to OSPI.
School officials investigate racist incident at Eastern Washington girls basketball game
A school district in eastern Washington state is investigating offensive conduct at a girls basketball game, at which fans were seen and heard making monkey sounds and gestures at Black players from Zillah High School.
A school district in eastern Washington state is investigating offensive conduct at a girls basketball game, at which fans were seen and heard making monkey sounds and gestures at Black players from Zillah High School.
Kent students to protest drive-through graduation
Graduating high school seniors say they want a traditional graduation ceremony like some other districts are offering in Western Washington.
Graduating high school seniors say they want a traditional graduation ceremony like some other districts are offering in Western Washington.
Seattle Public Schools going 'all in' on in-person learning for next fall
Seattle Public Schools held a virtual Town Hall with school community members to go over the Academic and Student Well-Being Recovery Plan that all districts need to submit to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction by June 1.
Seattle Public Schools held a virtual Town Hall with school community members to go over the Academic and Student Well-Being Recovery Plan that all districts need to submit to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction by June 1.
Students say current graduation plans 'lackluster' in Kent, push for traditional ceremony
High school seniors in the Kent School District are making their voices heard about the kind of graduation ceremony they would like to participate in.
High school seniors in the Kent School District are making their voices heard about the kind of graduation ceremony they would like to participate in.
As US schools resume testing, large numbers are opting out
Standardized tests are returning to the nation’s schools this spring, but millions of students will face shorter exams that carry lower stakes, and most families are being given the option to forgo testing entirely.
Standardized tests are returning to the nation’s schools this spring, but millions of students will face shorter exams that carry lower stakes, and most families are being given the option to forgo testing entirely.
Central Kitsap School board plans to start tribal land acknowledgments
Central Kitsap School Board President Bruce Richards typically opens meetings in the same manner: following a call to order, he explains the rules for public comment before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Central Kitsap School Board President Bruce Richards typically opens meetings in the same manner: following a call to order, he explains the rules for public comment before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
State: Schools must plan for in-person learning this fall, masks should be worn
The plan for the 2021-22 school year in Washington state says masks should be worn in the classroom and social distancing of 3 or 6 feet should continue.
The plan for the 2021-22 school year in Washington state says masks should be worn in the classroom and social distancing of 3 or 6 feet should continue.