Armed veteran patrols outside North Thurston Public Schools in response to Uvalde shooting
Local veterans are taking safety into their own hands by patrolling around schools in North Thurston Public Schools.
GOP states sue Biden administration in effort to halt student loan forgiveness plan
Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration in an effort to halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans, accusing it of overstepping its executive powers.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Idaho universities disallow abortion, contraception referral
Idaho universities are warning staffers not to refer students to abortion providers, and at least one public university is barring employees from telling students how to obtain emergency contraception or birth control as well. It’s the latest restriction in a state that already holds some of the strictest abortion laws in the nation.
Indiana teen 'only student in the world' to ace AP Calculus exam
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
Kentucky teacher says snake, mouse fell from classroom ceilings: ‘Another day living the dream'
A baby rat snake allegedly fell from ceiling at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
‘I was crushed, panicking’: Kentridge High School students "sold out" of homecoming
A hard start to the Kent school year with some students at Kentridge High School left without tickets to attend this year's homecoming dance. The event, scheduled for Saturday night, sold out in less than a week leaving many seniors out.
WSU researchers discover 'COVID-like' virus immune to current vaccines
Researchers at Washington State University discovered a new COVID-like virus in Russian bats that, if it infected humans, would resist current vaccines.
‘The Uvalde effect’: Parents rushing to schools amid rash of bogus threats, ‘swatting’ calls
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers died, parents are rushing to campuses before rampant rumors can be quashed.
UNC-Chapel Hill detects lead in drinking water, alerts campus
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Teacher saves student choking on almond, says ‘mama bear’ instinct kicked in
The scary moment in the third-grade classroom happened just days after the school year started.
Teachers ratify new 3-year-contract with Seattle Public Schools
The Seattle Education Association announced Tuesday morning that teachers ratified a new contract which means no strikes for at least three years.
VCU, victim's family reach settlement in hazing death
The agreement with the family of Adam Oakes also requires the Richmond university to make additional changes to its fraternity and sorority life.
No. 11 Michigan State, Washington both seeking validation
No. 11 Michigan State travels to Seattle on Saturday for a matchup against the Washington Huskies, with both teams seeking validation for their 2-0 starts.
Eatonville teachers ratify new contract with district; school starts Sept. 16
The Eatonville Education Association (EEA) has ratified a contract with the district, effectively ending a week-long strike.
Professor comforts student’s crying baby while teaching class
The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.
Children return to school in Seattle after weeklong strike
Teachers, administrators and parent volunteers welcomed children back to school in Seattle on Wednesday following a weeklong educators strike that delayed the start of classes.
Seattle teachers suspend strike, school starts on Wednesday
School will start for students and staff on Wednesday, Sept. 14, a week after teachers with Seattle Education Association voted to strike.
SPU students file lawsuit against Board of Trustees over anti-LGBTQ hiring policy
A student coalition on Monday announced they have filed a lawsuit against Seattle Pacific University's Board of Trustees, alleging an anti-LGBTQ hiring policy and "flagrant disregard" for LGBTQ students.
Nakia Watson helps Washington State beat No. 19 Wisconsin 17-14
Nakia Watson scored two touchdowns against his former team as Washington State beat No. 19 Wisconsin 17-14 on Saturday.