Student homelessness in Seattle schools jumps by a third in 2023 The number of Seattle Public Schools students experiencing homelessness has spiked over 30% in the past year. Sami West
Seattle school closures are a top issue for school board hopefuls. Where do the candidates stand? Four of the seven Seattle Public School board’s seven seats are up for grabs this year, and the 2023 election comes at a particularly pivotal time for Washington’s largest school district. Sami West
A 4-day school week? These Pacific Northwest districts are trying it out The Waterville School District is among a growing number of districts across the country to shift to a four-day school week. But what are the trade offs? Sami West
'Please don't break our hearts.' Seattle parents, teachers protest widespread classroom shuffles Seattle parents and teachers flooded a Wednesday school board meeting to protest recent class size adjustments at about half of the district’s elementary and K-8 schools. Sami West
Seattle elementary one of two in Washington state named Blue Ribbon school For the first time in 12 years, a Seattle Public school has won a national award for academic achievement. Sami West
Washington state child care providers are struggling to survive. Sen. Murray calls for feds to help Sen. Patty Murray is calling for the federal government to renew its historic investment in the child care industry. Sami West
This Seattle author wrote a memoir for LGBTQ youth. Now it's being banned About 26% of titles banned in 2023 have LGBTQ characters or themes, according to PEN America. Katie Campbell
Here's when Seattle Public Schools will announce possible school closures The timeline to potentially close some Seattle schools is getting clearer. Sami West
Only half of WA students are reading at grade level, new test scores show Just 50% of students across Washington state are reading at grade level, according to the state’s latest standardized test results. Literacy rates declined during the pandemic and have yet to rebound. Sami West
Seattle Public Schools narrowly averts strike, allowing kids to return to classes Seattle Public Schools averted a strike, allowing the district’s nearly 50,000 students to return to classrooms on time for the first day Wednesday. Sami West
