Families react to upcoming mask requirements at school this fall
State health officials are requiring masks at K-12 schools this fall.
Monsanto told to pay Washington teachers $185M over chemical exposure
Three schoolteachers in Washington state who sued chemical company Monsanto over exposure to materials in fluorescent lights have been awarded $185 million.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Rolovich vaccine decision puts WSU in awkward position
Many colleges across the country are telling students a COVID-19 vaccination is required if they want to attend classes on campus during the upcoming academic year.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
WSU coach won’t attend Pac-12 event due to vaccine mandate
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said he will not participate on site at next week’s Pac-12 media day in Los Angeles after choosing not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
UW Medicine study recruiting those recently diagnosed with COVID-19
UW Medicine is looking for individuals who recently tested positive for COVID-19 to partake in a study.
New research from WSU shows many leaving the hospitality industry
Walking around on a summer night, it feels like Washington is back.
Bellevue startup's dream of changing educational access garners $1.7 million investment
Three young men from Bellevue have created a $1.7 million business in a matter of months, focusing that business on changing educational access for kids around the world.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
Black police officers seek $8M in University of Washington racism claim
Five Black officers with the University of Washington Police Department have filed claims of racism against the department and are seeking $8 million in damages, alleging they were routinely insulted and demeaned by co-workers and supervisors.
UW police officers file racism claims
Five Black police officers at the University of Washington say they have been subjected to 'unbearable' racism while employed by the department.
WSU medical school receives full accreditation after nearly 6 years
The medical school at Washington State University has received full accreditation, the final step in an academic journey that took nearly six years.
UW, WSU football stadiums to open at full capacity for fans this fall
Following an announcement by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, both University of Washington and Washington State University announced that home football games will operate at full capacity for fans.
Father and son share unique bond, graduating from Evergreen State College together
Lucas and Art Kelly have a unique take on going to school during a pandemic.
College planner breaks down formula for admissions amid exam requirement changes
We are in the season of high school graduations and a time when students are really getting excited about college. But if graduation is still a ways away, it’s a good time now to get ready to set your kids up for success in this arena.
Washington state says expect full in-person learning for fall term, unions say that is not guaranteed
With the state expected as of Wednesday to fully reopen June 30th, most parents are also wondering what schools will look like in the fall.
Title IX protection extends to LGBTQ+ students, Education Department says
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
‘Broken to Blessed’: Uber driver graduates from college, writes book after passenger pays initial school debt
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.