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.
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.
“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.
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.
UW police officers file racism claims
Five Black police officers at the University of Washington say they have been subjected to 'unbearable' racism while employed by the department.
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.
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.
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.
Father and son share unique bond, graduating from Evergreen State College together
Lucas and Art Kelly have a unique take on going to school during a pandemic.
Lucas and Art Kelly have a unique take on going to school during a pandemic.
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.
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.
Washington state says expect full in-person learning for fall term, unions say that is not guaranteed
With the state expected as of Wednesday to fully reopen June 30th, most parents are also wondering what schools will look like in the fall.
With the state expected as of Wednesday to fully reopen June 30th, most parents are also wondering what schools will look like in the fall.
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.
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.
‘Broken to Blessed’: Uber driver graduates from college, writes book after passenger pays initial school debt
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
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.