Education Seattle families brace for school closures. What can we learn from last time? Seattle's school year is just starting, and it's already expected to be a turbulent one, as students, families, and educators brace for likely school closures. What happened the last time Seattle closed schools — and what can we learn from it? Sami West
Education Districts need stricter cellphone policies, Washington schools chief says Washington's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has issued new guidance to districts for stricter cellphone policies, as more schools across the state and nation are starting to crack down on smart devices. Sami West
Education No resource officers, more counselors: How Seattle hopes to improve school safety Seattle Public Schools students may notice more security staff and mental health supports — but no return of school resource officers— when they return to classrooms next month. Sami West
Crime Former coach charged with child rape has been attending Seattle school sporting events, judge finds A former Garfield High School coach charged with raping a student violated his electronic home monitoring conditions by attending numerous high school sporting events last winter, according to a judge's findings. Ann Dornfeld
Education Attention Washington college students: There's still time to apply for federal aid Washington state education leaders want college-bound students to know it’s not too late to apply for federal financial aid. Sami West
Education With school closures looming, Seattle Public Schools passes belt-tightening budget Seattle Public Schools' newly-passed budget closes a nearly $105 million budget gap — and tees up likely school closures in the fall of 2025. Sami West
Education Garfield High School community asks for more student mental health resources amid gun violence concerns Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Education Outgoing UW President Cauce reflects on the joys and challenges of 10 tumultuous years When Ana Mari Cauce accepted the role of president of the University of Washington in 2015, she was upfront with the Board of Regents. She only planned to serve two five-year terms. Now, she's following through on that statement. Kim Malcolm John O'Brien
Education Locking up students' cellphones? This Seattle school is about to try it A Seattle middle school is launching a new program to crack down on students using cellphones in class. Sami West
Education University of Washington President Cauce to retire in 2025 University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce announced she will retire at the end of her current term, in 2025. She plans to return to her faculty position as a professor of psychology. Paige Browning Dyer Oxley
