How will Trump's ban on trans athletes in girls’ sports impact Washington state? Student athletes in Washington won’t see any immediate changes in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Sami West
Some WA Head Start programs still can't access federal funds a week after short-lived freeze Some Head Start programs in Washington may be forced to shut down if their access to federal funds isn't restored soon. Sami West
Trans students could be banned from competing in girls’ sports in Washington state Washington may join a growing number of states limiting how transgender youth can participate in sports. Sami West
Washington schools chief issues new guidance on protecting immigrant students As schools across Washington brace for a crackdown on immigration under President Donald Trump, the state’s top education official has issued new guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students. Sami West
New KUOW podcast takes kids behind the scenes at the Burke Hosts Paige Browning and Brandi Fullwood have fun learning and exploring Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 9 mins
In era of budget cuts, Washington schools chief calls for more ed funding The state’s top education leader says this year needs to be a turning point for school funding in Washington. Sami West
UW enters federal agreement to improve response to discrimination claims The University of Washington has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to improve how it responds to discrimination complaints. Sami West
What Trump's second term could mean for education in Washington state President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House has raised a lot of questions about how policies he’s pushed could affect public education. Sami West Play AudioListen 8 mins
Judge throws out attempted recall of Seattle School Board president A King County Superior Court judge on Monday dismissed the attempted recall of Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin. Sami West
Seattle Public Schools drops contentious closure plan following months of waffling amid backlash Seattle Public Schools’ plan to shutter four schools next fall is dead — at least for now. Sami West
