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
The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year's FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they're entitled to. It's now grappling with how to implement a fix. Cory Turner
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
FAFSA delays are straining families and colleges This year's federal aid form is new and improved. But it came three months later than normal, and in its first week, online access has been unpredictable. Cory Turner
Claudine Gay's resignation highlights the trouble with regulating academic writing Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism allegations. Experts say improved technology could bring to light more alleged transgressions in past works by other academic leaders. Ayana Archie
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns The resignation comes after new plagiarism allegations surfaced, added to the controversy surrounding the Harvard President in recent weeks. NPR Staff
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
Learning to love to draw with Commander Mark, the Bob Ross of drawing A new documentary celebrates how millions of children learned the power of drawing from PBS television art educator Mark Kistler. LA Johnson
Student journalists are covering campus tension over conflict in the Middle East The conflict in the Middle East has led to demonstrations, backlash and even violence on college campuses. For student journalists, it's likely the biggest story they've ever covered. Aubri Juhasz
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