U.S. education policy is at a crossroads. This congressional hearing shows why The House education committee is charged with forging consensus on the nation's education policy. But at a recent meeting, partisan differences were on full display. Cory Turner
Texas governor pushes school choice bill with support from Trump School vouchers are a top priority for Gov. Abbott in Texas, where the legislature is poised to pass a $1 billion plan. Democrats say the money would be better used to strengthen public schools. Blaise Gainey
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
Snow and cold in Seattle cause online school, power outages, and icy roads For those who wanted something different from dry January, February is so far living up to its wintery billing. KUOW Staff
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
A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things. Jonaki Mehta
White House confirms U.S. Department of Education upheaval plans The Trump administration is preparing to issue an executive action in the coming weeks that would attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Cory Turner
Tom Mangelsen: Grizzy 399 and confessions of a wildlife photographer A conversation with wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen and how he observes nature including his years documenting Grizzly 399 in and around Teton National Park in Wyoming. Chris Morgan
Trump is weighing big cuts to the U.S. Education Department While only Congress can shutter the department, the president is reportedly considering executive action to severely scale back its responsibilities and staffing. Cory Turner
University of Washington names new president, to begin summer 2025 Robert J. Jones will become UW's 34th president, starting Aug. 1. Dyer Oxley