Education How will Trump's ban on trans athletes in girls’ sports impact Washington state? Student athletes in Washington won’t see any immediate changes in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Sami West
Education Snow and cold in Seattle cause online school, power outages, and icy roads For those who wanted something different from dry January, February is so far living up to its wintery billing. KUOW Staff
Education Nation’s report card: WA student achievement gaps widen, Covid struggles continue The results from the latest “nation’s report card” are out — and it’s not pretty. Washington students haven’t bounced back from the vast academic declines of the pandemic, and the state’s achievement gaps are worsening. Sami West
Education Trans students could be banned from competing in girls’ sports in Washington state Washington may join a growing number of states limiting how transgender youth can participate in sports. Sami West
Education Washington schools chief issues new guidance on protecting immigrant students As schools across Washington brace for a crackdown on immigration under President Donald Trump, the state’s top education official has issued new guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students. Sami West
Education In era of budget cuts, Washington schools chief calls for more ed funding The state’s top education leader says this year needs to be a turning point for school funding in Washington. Sami West
Education 'We are at a crisis.’ Seattle Eastside schools call for increased state funding The legislative session kicks off next week, and school districts statewide are pushing for a boost in funding. Five districts on Seattle's Eastside joined forces this week to bring their issues to lawmakers. Sami West
Education What Trump's second term could mean for education in Washington state President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House has raised a lot of questions about how policies he’s pushed could affect public education. Sami West
Education Free online therapy for teens and young adults is coming to Seattle City leaders announced a new partnership with Talkspace, an online behavioral health care company, on Tuesday. Those services are now available across Seattle, free of charge to anyone between the ages of 13 and 24. Sami West
Education What the election means for school funding in Washington state As school districts across the state slash millions from their budgets and consider school closures, Washington voters signaled strong support for education funding in this week's election. Sami West