Wins and disappointments for WA schools in this year’s state budget
Washington lawmakers passed an education budget with some wins for special education students, but districts are still in a challenging financial position.
Claire Bryan
Claire Bryan covers education issues for The Seattle Times.
What’s happening with WA international students?
Rapid changes and new guidelines have sown confusion for international students. The Seattle Times talked to immigration lawyers to help answer common questions.
WA among 19 states suing Trump over push to end DEI in public schools
Washington joins 18 other states in suing the federal government for threatening to cut federal funds based on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in schools.
Top WA education official backs judge in blocking Trump anti-DEI order
Washington state's superintendent was not surprised to see a federal judge block Trump's directives that threaten to cut federal funding for public schools with DEI...
Seattle crosswalks hacked to spoof Jeff Bezos’ voice WATCH
South Lake Union pedestrians were surprised by a strange voice when they were waiting to cross Denny Way and Fairview Avenue on Wednesday morning.
Seattle Schools sued over treatment of pregnant, nursing workers
The school district is accused of violating state laws by not accommodating the health needs of its employees who are pregnant or nursing.
WA schools superintendent resists Trump’s DEI order
Washington joins a group of Democratic-led cities and states pushing back on threats to cut K-12 school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Laid-off Seattle student loan workers leave hundreds of cases behind
Department of Education employees based in Seattle reflect on the recent layoffs that will cut half of the federal agency's workforce.
Trump cuts affect WA school food supply
A number of school districts are scrambling to change menus for next year's meals because the USDA halted support of programs to buy local produce...
WA student data was exposed. It started with device monitoring
Dozens of Washington school districts have turned to technology to monitor student laptops 24/7 for signs of danger.