Last year, Washington lawmakers made college free for some. This year, they want to make it more accessible.
College in Washington is now cheap or free for many students. But, lawmakers say, not enough people are taking advantage.
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Not even a week into the new decade, Min Sun already accomplished what many who work in education may never do. She helped persuade people...
How Washington colleges are opening their doors to adults with intellectual disabilities
A Washington State University program, for instance, offers students ages 18 to 29, with intellectual or developmental challenges, the opportunity to audit courses, work in...
Seattle Promise program expands to all Seattle public high schools
All Seattle public-high-school graduates are now eligible for free tuition to three of the city's community colleges.
What can we learn from Washington’s recent charter-school closures?
Four Washington charter schools closed this year. What will keep another from reaching the same fate?
Washington’s new career-education programs are off the ground, but how will the state regulate them?
More than $25 million will support new career-education programs across Washington, but officials are still figuring out how to ensure the programs are equitable.
Application meant to simplify college admissions actually makes schools more selective, study shows, including some in Washington
The Common Application is widening the gap between the types of students who attend the nation's most and least selective colleges, new research suggests.
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