A Nathan Hale High School sophomore, member of his school's Building Leadership Team (BLT) and the Seattle Student Union, comments on the budget crisis Washington public schools face. ow.ly/s0sC50Vvh0V @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social #WAedu #WAleg
Our schools are in a budget crisis and it’s making them less safe
Student Voices | Students are calling on lawmakers to fulfill their promise to keep students safe by investing in public schools, writes Nathan Hale High sophomore Leo Falit-Baiamonte.
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April 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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The Seattle School Board has decided to extend their search for a new Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools. More community meetings will take place at the end of the month, plus a virtual meeting not scheduled yet. buff.ly/WEwZPYq @seattletimes.rss-bsky.social #WAedu
When will Seattle Public Schools get its next superintendent? Not this fall
The Seattle School Board decided this week to extend the superintendent search to allow more time for community engagement and feedback.
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July 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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A senior director of AI programs at Common Sense Media said the problems identified in the study are serious enough that ed tech companies should consider removing tools for behavior intervention plans until they can improve them. buff.ly/q600kyK #WAedu
Annie and Lakeesha struggle in school. AI teacher assistants treated them very differently.
A Common Sense Media study found that prominent teacher assistants that use AI generated recommendations that appeared to be rooted in racial stereotypes based on students’ names. About a third of…
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August 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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The Washington State Board of Education's legislative platform, which will be finalized in October, will stress the importance of maintaining civil rights protections, student supports and oversight and accountability systems. buff.ly/GiccdYL #WAedu
Holding ground will be Washington Board of Education’s goal in 2026 session • Washington State Standard
Protecting existing programs and restoring funding cuts that were made to help balance the state budget will be the focus of the Washington State Board of Education in the 2026 legislative session.
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September 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will approach math as both a life skill and a confidence-builder, and that narratives around gender roles and STEM need to be addressed. buff.ly/tlA9rW5 @SeattleTimes.org #WAedu
WA state superintendent seeks millions to boost student math scores
Nearly a third of Washington students performed below grade level on state math assessments in 2025, state Superintendent Chris Reykdal said.
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September 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Spokane Public Schools students have steadily become more engaged in the district, measured by involvement with a sport, club, the arts or a community group at school. This school year, nearly 65% of students were engaged in something nonacademic at school. buff.ly/apqWAwr #SpokesmanReview #WAedu
June 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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I voted for WA’s Governor Elect Bob Ferguson. I believe he needs pressure from parents, teachers, and public school advocates to be great. He said WA must “adequately” fund #waedu even though as AG, he knows the constitutional commitment is to “ample.” He’s also squishy on revenue, like wealth tax.
November 11, 2024 at 8:53 PM
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Federal funding for K-12 schools has never been entirely predictable or easy to navigate. It collectively represents roughly a tenth of all the money spent on public K-12 schools nationwide—far less than funding from state and local sources. buff.ly/UTohtCB #WAedu
5 Ways Schools Are Directly Feeling the Federal Funding Chaos
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June 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Manual labor isn’t the only life skill the students are fostering through the partnership. It’s a comprehensive look at housing in Spokane – the history of racial discrimination in housing, homelessness, city zoning and potential future home ownership. buff.ly/R7EeT5y #WAedu
May 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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What seems to be driving the high rates of loneliness in younger people is a sense of dissatisfaction with the quality of the relationships that young people have—an unmet expectation in terms of what they’re looking for from their peers. buff.ly/xVT6bHl #WAedu
Teens Are the Loneliest People in the World, a New Report Finds. Why?
Rates of loneliness are higher among teens, the World Health Organization found. Is social media to blame?
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August 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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The FAFSA, which the federal government uses to calculate how much financial aid to offer to students, opened in late September. The WASFA, for state aid, opened Oct. 1. Here’s what students and their families should know about both forms. buff.ly/GiG9MaX www.seattletimes.com wsac.wa.gov #WAedu
FAQ about FAFSA, WAFSA and financial aid for WA students
Completing either the FAFSA or the WASFA could mean significant financial help in paying for college, trade school and apprenticeships.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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"The taxes represent nearly $10 million in local investment that would fund crucial programs, including basic education, athletics, supplies, operating costs, safety improvements and technology upgrades." #WAElex #WAEdu
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Election results: 3 Tri-Cities area school levies failing by wide margins in 1st counts
There are still about 5,500 ballots left to count.
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February 12, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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In case you missed Thursday's @educationvoters.org webinar - The Washington state ethnic commissions share their new reports on educational opportunity gaps and advocacy recommendations to support BIPOC students. Watch now. bit.ly/ethnic_commi... #WAedu
October 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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"Pending approval from OSPI, the Finley School District will likely move to a four-day school week for the 2025-26 school year to help address a budget shortfall. It’s a move they’re seriously considering regardless of the April 22 levy outcome." #WAEdu
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Budget crisis likely to force a Tri-Cities school district to go to 4-day weeks
“Our community likes the idea of having a potential three-day weekend, and to allow kids to have more education on the four other days.”
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April 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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“This is an attempt to erase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices that, for decades, have helped bring greater opportunities to more students,” said Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Superintendent Chris Reykdal. ow.ly/eR3C50VxsaC #WAedu #WAleg
WA schools superintendent resists Trump’s DEI order
Washington joins a group of Democratic-led cities and states pushing back on threats to cut K-12 school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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April 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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The spending plans offered by both legislative chambers propose significant cuts to a certain category of school funding: programs that help struggling students. ow.ly/GKKN50VsP6K @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social @claudiarowe.bsky.social #WAedu #WAleg
Cutting aid now for WA's struggling students will cost a lot more later | Editorial
Two programs with proven results in getting kids through high school face severe cuts. Are lawmakers considering the long-term costs?
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April 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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One of the developers of a game that students played says, “I think it is actually important for people to know even at a young age that the machines aren’t smarter than you, they just do different things and different tasks in this way." buff.ly/vBJG0IL @Seattletimes-rss.bsky.social #WAedu
UW game pits kids against AI. Guess who wins?
Children often see AI as "magical," but a game developed by UW researchers is hoping to highlight its pitfalls.
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August 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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A bill to allow colleges to offer tuition waivers for Tribal elders unanimously passed the Senate today! Read up on that and other action in this week's Legislative News
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Tribal elder waiver bill passes unanimously passes Senate, session reaches fiscal committee cutoff
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March 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Join @edvoters.bsky.social on March 20 at 12:30 pm for a free, essential webinar on how to create safe, affirming, and inclusive learning environments for #LGBTQ students, featuring panelists from @AGOWA and @PSESD. Register now. bit.ly/lgbtq_studen... #WAedu
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Schools: Advocacy and Policy Updates. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Students and families who identify as LGBTQ+ are facing challenges in schools, but there are ways we can all step up to support them. Join us for an essential webinar on how to create safe, affirming,...
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March 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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First cutoff! It's the first major milestone of the 2025 session, and bills that would affect the community and technical college system are on the move. Read the latest in this week's Legislative News.
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Session marks first cutoff, fiscal committees ramp up work
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February 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Washington MUST develop and vote in new progressive revenue in the 2025 legislative session. Public schools were already underfunded, especially special education and transportation. And with Trump likely slashing funding, the situation is dire. #waleg #waedu
November 11, 2024 at 9:20 PM
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In @educationvoters.org free webinar on 4/24 at 12:30, the Director of Policy and Research at the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) will present the culmination of over 10 years of research into the history of Seattle Public Schools. Register here: bit.ly/sesec_report #WAedu
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Left to Chance: Student Outcomes in Seattle Public Schools from 1990 to 2024. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
To understand why we can be optimistic about the future of public education, we must first recognize how our understanding of educational improvement has evolved over the past several decades. The journey of Seattle Public Schools, like that of many
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April 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Are you a parent, student, business owner, or Seattle taxpayer? Do you work for Seattle Public Schools? Do you care about the district’s future? If yes, the School Board wants to hear from you about the search for a new superintendent. buff.ly/AcVVeKI #WAedu @seattletimes.com
June 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Central Washington University (cwu.edu) has launched a website called the College Toolkit, which gives prospective students — specifically those from underrepresented backgrounds — valuable information about how to apply to college and get financial aid. buff.ly/zQ8qLRZ dailyrecordnews.com #WAedu
College Toolkit offers information, inspiration for prospective college students
For those tinkering with the idea of going to college, officials at Central Washington University say they’ve found the right tool for the right job.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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