Washington State Ferries looks to the next generation to staff — and bring diversity to — future crews Casey Martin
'Throughline': The origins of federal student loans and promises the government made At the start of the 20th century, only the most privileged could afford to go to college. Today millions of students pursue higher education, but collectively they owe $1.7 trillion in debt. Rund Abdelfatah
Washington high schoolers can get academic credit for a paid job About a third of the state’s high school students hold paid jobs. There’s a new program that will help them get academic credit for that work experience. Natalie Akane Newcomb
School's in session, and teachers need help It’s August. The hottest, longest-feeling stretch of summer stands before us. It’s hard to imagine going back to school. But in just about a month, students will be returning to the classroom for a new year of learning. And so will their teachers. Libby Denkmann
Seattle Schools and its educators are in contract talks Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union, Seattle Education Association, are hammering out a new contract this summer. Ann Dornfeld
Colleges navigate confusing legal landscapes as new abortion laws take effect With abortion access changing in many states, college health centers are trying to understand their rights and responsibilities when counseling students who become pregnant. Pooja Salhotra
Students in a Dallas school district must wear clear backpacks after Uvalde shooting The decision was made using a parent and student survey, as well as by the district's internal and external safety task forces. Ayana Archie
Some parents fear Uvalde schools' safety upgrades won't be ready by new school year The school district in Uvalde, Texas, promised safety upgrades before the new school year begins, but some parents fear they won't be done in time and are considering keeping their kids at home. Adrian Florido
WA charter school under audit for 'improper receipt' of state funding The state’s charter school oversight agency said Impact Public Schools improperly received approximately $790,000 in state funds when it enrolled more than 60 four-year-olds in kindergarten. The agency referred the matter to the State Auditor’s Office for possible repayment. Ann Dornfeld
Legislator calls for fraud audit of state's largest charter school chain State Rep. Gerry Pollet has called for fraud and performance audits of Impact Public Schools, Washington’s largest charter school chain, following a KUOW investigation that found scant services for students learning English and a lack of support for students with disabilities. Ann Dornfeld
