Should social media pay for addicting kids? Seattle schools lawsuit gains steam A year into Seattle Public Schools' lawsuit against social media companies, the case is gaining traction. Sami West
Washington schools chief encourages educators to embrace AI and use it in class Washington’s top education official wants educators across the state to embrace AI in the classroom. Sami West
How a Seattle conservative took down Harvard's Claudine Gay As scandal involving now former Harvard president Claudine Gay unfolded on the national stage, Seattleites may have recognized a name at the heart of the effort to oust her: Christopher Rufo. Katie Campbell
Washington schools chief calls for changes to better fund special education Washington’s chief of public schools wants the state to fully fund special education this legislative session. Sami West
Should school meals be free for all at Washington elementary schools? A proposed law would provide free breakfast and lunch to students at all elementary schools across Washington, regardless of income. Sami West
I was a 'library kid.' But my old school is among many in WA that no longer have librarians For over a quarter of a century, Laura Moffitt dedicated her career to the elementary school library in the rural Washington town of Concrete. A lot of that time was spent trying to save it. And now, the library is no longer staffed. Natalie Lahr
Here's how much private and homeschooling in WA has jumped since the pandemic Washington state has seen one of the largest spikes in private school enrollment in the country since the pandemic. Sami West
No Bellevue middle schools will close — for now The Bellevue School District has decided it won’t close or consolidate any of its middle schools, to the relief of many families. Sami West
New Seattle schools fiscal plan: No closures next year, but 'nothing is off the table' The Seattle School Board on Wednesday gave its stamp of approval to a financial stabilization plan that includes no school closures for next school year. Sami West
Why are grades up and test scores down in Washington state? UW study examines grade inflation Students in Washington state are getting better grades these days — but that might not be cause for celebration. Sami West
