Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Podcast | WA education leaders reflect on two years of disruption Season 4 , Episode 8 / May 22, 2022 The state's top education official and a Seattle teacher’s union leader discuss lessons learned and the path forward.
Politics As interest rates rise, WA preps state-run student loan program Washington lawmakers passed a bill this legislative session to establish a low-interest student loan program. by Maleeha Syed / May 20, 2022
News After 7 years, WA tribal history curriculum still not fully implemented The Legislature failed to allocate funding for the curriculum, placing the financial burden on Washington tribes and school districts. by Luna Reyna / May 12, 2022
Culture Seattle was once a hub for contemporary dance. What happened? Choreographers and performers say a lack of studio space, high costs of living and the pandemic have made it hard to kickstart a career in the city. by Marcie Sillman / May 11, 2022
News For WA students, studying abroad in a pandemic can be complicated Possible program cancellations, cost increases and COVID restrictions add to the stress of applying and preparing to study overseas. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / May 5, 2022
News How education may change in a post-pandemic world Local education leaders discuss how the pandemic and racial reckoning have affected schools — and how we can move forward. by Venice Buhain / May 5, 2022
News Transit users 18 and younger ride free under new WA program Kids in Washington soon won’t have to pay to use public buses and trains across the state in a new $3 billion transit plan. by Melissa Santos / April 28, 2022
Equity Podcast | Meet the students pushing for more equity in public schools In the midst of the pandemic and in the wake of 2020 protests against racism, one group of students in Washington state pressed for real change … and achieved it. by Sara Bernard / April 27, 2022
News Family access to interpreters in schools expands under new WA laws In particular, families of children with disabilities have long advocated for improved access to language interpreters at schools. by Venice Buhain / April 26, 2022
News U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in WA school prayer case At issue is whether Bremerton School District or a football coach violated the First Amendment. by Venice Buhain / April 25, 2022 / Updated April 25 4:15 p.m.
Culture City of Olympia votes on a sales tax increase for arts initiatives The tax could raise $2.5 million per year for local arts, culture and science nonprofits and community projects. by Margo Vansynghel / April 25, 2022 / Updated April 28 10:31 a.m.
News As the light rail expands, so do housing options for UW students With more stations opening, students can live farther from campus in more affordable housing. The trade-off? Longer commutes. by Hunter Bos / April 19, 2022
News WA schools prepare for potential Russian cyberattacks As cyberthreats loom, districts across the country are blocking web traffic from Russia, among other safety measures. by Jenni Bergal Stateline / April 8, 2022
News UW international students reflect on two years away from home Students have had to weigh isolation from family against financial pressures and visa complications. by Debby Cheng / March 29, 2022
News Sending disabled students out of state gains WA lawmakers’ attention Sen. Manka Dhingra has called for a joint session to address the practice, which splits up families and costs taxpayers millions. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 25, 2022