Can new superintendent Shuldiner the burden of Seattle Public Schools? Ben Shuldiner has officially taken the reins of Seattle Public Schools — and he has big plans for Washington state’s largest public school district. Sami West
‘ICE out!’ Seattle students gather downtown to protest federal immigration crackdown Hundreds of Seattle-area students walked out of school Thursday and gathered at Seattle City Hall downtown to protest the tactics of federal immigration enforcement officers across the country. Megan Farmer
Green River College fires president after $14 million deficit forces widespread cuts Green River College has ousted President Suzanne Johnson after a massive budget shortfall forced college-wide cuts this school year. Ann Dornfeld
How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools. Kadin Mills
Bellevue principal on leave after claiming a school aide’s seizure stemmed from cocaine use The principal of a Bellevue elementary school has been put on administrative leave after telling 911 dispatchers, apparently based on hearsay, that a school aide who was having a seizure in a classroom was a cocaine user. Stephen Howie
Someone left a gun in a Bellevue elementary school. The district didn’t tell parents for almost a month A semi-automatic Glock pistol was left in the boys' bathroom at a Bellevue elementary school over winter break by someone who attends a church that rents the school every Sunday. Stephen Howie
The Buffalo Boys of the Kalispel Tribe Chris travels to the Kalispel reservation in Eastern Washington to visit the Buffalo Boys and tell the story of how they got their own herd, and what they’re doing to make sure that this magnificent creature will forever be a part of their lives. Lucy Soucek
'Mourn today, act tomorrow.' New Seattle Schools superintendent emphasizes safety following fatal shooting near South Shore It’s safe to say Ben Shuldiner’s first day as superintendent of Seattle Public Schools wasn’t what he’d expected. Sami West
UW requires civil rights training after federal antisemitism probe University of Washington staff and students are required to take a new civil rights training as part of a voluntary agreement with the federal government after allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus in 2023 and 2024. Ann Dornfeld
Texas A&M University cancels programs in women's and gender studies The university said it had also modified hundreds of courses and cancelled six in efforts to eliminate teaching related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Elissa Nadworny