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The conservative group Let’s Go Washington is pushing to expand access to medical, counseling and other school records. Critics worry this will roll back protections.
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Part of the money from the 'millionaires tax' is earmarked for the Working Connections Child Care program, which assists low-income families with daycare costs.
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The district and the teachers union disagreed on issues including salaries and special education reforms and staffing before reaching a deal, which still has to be ratified.
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A new ultra-modern, white building sits at the mouth of the Port of Tacoma, just south of the Murray Morgan Bridge. It's a new skills center, called Maritime|253, for Pierce County high schoolers who are interested in a career in the maritime industry.
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The county is launching a program to help fund childcare providers and support families that do not qualify for state aid.
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In Washington, many individual public schools have cellphone policies, but there is no broad ban coming from the state. Some educators have been pushing for one.
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Ben Shuldiner began as superintendent of Seattle Public Schools facing a projected $100 million deficit and a performance disparity among students around the district.
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Loopholes and failed investigations allowed a former Henry M. Jackson High School teacher to skirt accountability.
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The state audit shows that the district faced a widening gap between revenue and expenses as costs climbed over the past four years.
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A new law requires the state superintendent to study limiting cellphones in schools, but advocates worry that without a statewide ban Washington will get left behind.
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Even as lawmakers cut funding for other early education and childcare programs, they expanded the state’s free preschool program during the recent legislative session.
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The Instagram account included images described as ‘damaging’ depicting high school staff.