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The Education Department is being dismantled, raising urgent questions over federal oversight, school funding, civil rights protections, and how states will manage key education programs.
Western Washington University earns a solid placement in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges,” reflecting strong academic programs, student success, and regional reputation.
Washington’s “Best States” ranking masks a harsher reality: soaring living costs, stagnant wages, and chronic education failures, a new Washington Policy Center report warns.
USAFacts breaks down how Washington’s public schools are funded, tracing dollars from state, local, and federal sources and revealing disparities between districts.
The Trump administration has halted enforcement of federal protections for transgender students in several schools, raising concerns among civil rights groups and LGBTQ advocates nationwide.
Washington Monthly examines bold education reforms—from modernized curricula to stronger teacher support—arguing that targeted, evidence-based changes can revitalize America’s struggling public schools.
The University of Washington School of Law has joined a growing list of institutions withdrawing from U.S. News & World Report rankings, citing concerns over equity, access, and the impact on diverse applicants.
The Education Department is proposing a sweeping overhaul of accreditation regulations, aiming to tighten oversight of colleges while boosting accountability for student outcomes.
Some marijuana tax revenue in Washington does support public education, but not as fully as many voters believe. KING 5 examines where cannabis dollars really go and how schools benefit.
U.S. campuses shuttered Confucius Institutes amid spying fears, but Beijing’s educational influence may be rebounding through rebranded programs and private partnerships, FDD researchers warn
Rep. Lois Frankel condemned the Trump administration’s proposal to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, telling The Palm Beach Post the move would endanger students and undermine public schools.
President Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at closing the Education Department, signaling a sharp shift in federal oversight and sparking debate over states’ roles in public schooling.
The Education Department faces backlash after hanging a banner of conservative activist Charlie Kirk alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and Benjamin Franklin, sparking debate over historical legacies.
ENR’s Award of Merit in K-12 education honors the Washington School for the Deaf’s Divine Academic and Hunter Gymnasium, recognizing inclusive design, accessibility and innovative learning spaces.
Families seeking top-tier education in Washington, D.C. are closely examining private elementary schools, weighing academics, diversity, and resources in new rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Washington’s education officials face scrutiny after data on struggling schools was quietly revised, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and public trust.
Washington state’s Attorney General warns families as an education software company again faces scrutiny for deceptive practices, renewing consumer protection concerns.
In 2023, Washington continued to rank among top U.S. states for educational attainment, with a high share of adults holding college degrees, Statista data show.
A Washington Post opinion argues U.S. universities are drifting from their core mission of educating students, prioritizing bureaucracy, branding and politics over academic rigor and learning.
A new analysis challenges the belief that China outperforms the U.S. in education, revealing gaps in test-score comparisons and raising questions about how student success is measured.