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A growing focus on STEM is reshaping U.S. classrooms, but critics warn it sidelines the humanities, weakens civic education, and risks narrowing how students think and engage with democracy.
The Department of Education sparked controversy after hanging a Charlie Kirk banner outside its Washington, D.C. headquarters, raising questions about political neutrality in federal agencies.
Once a marginal choice, home schooling has surged into the mainstream, emerging as the nation’s fastest-growing form of education and reshaping debates over schools and parental control.
A recent analysis finds that, for the first time, most U.S. public school students come from low-income families, reshaping classroom realities and straining already limited education resources.
Several Washington high schools earned top spots in a new national ranking, highlighting strong academic performance, graduation rates and college readiness, a Tacoma News Tribune analysis shows.
Washington state has earned a notable distinction in a new nationwide ranking, with two of its cities listed among the smartest in the U.S., according to a recent analysis reported by the Kitsap Sun.
Federal dollars make up a modest share of Washington state’s public school funding, highlighting ongoing debates over equity, state responsibility, and reliance on national support.
Snopes investigated viral claims that the U.S. Department of Education hung a Charlie Kirk banner on its Washington, D.C., headquarters, near a “education heroes” message, and assessed their accuracy.
The US Department of Education sparked controversy after hanging a Charlie Kirk banner outside its Washington DC headquarters, prompting criticism over political neutrality and use of federal property.
In 1951, Barbara Johns led a student walkout protesting segregated schools. Decades later, her legacy is honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol, replacing a Confederate figure.
The Washington School for the Deaf in Vancouver unveils its newly designed campus building, as featured by e-architect, highlighting inclusive spaces, advanced acoustics, and sustainable architecture.
San Francisco officials move to strip George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s names from public schools, sparking national debate over historical legacies and racial justice.
A sweeping federal education overhaul is underway as Washington leaders clash over standards, funding, and accountability, raising stakes for schools, teachers, and millions of U.S. students.
Several Washington school districts are rejecting the 1619 Project history curriculum, citing concerns over accuracy and ideology, a new review by the Washington Policy Center shows.
The coronavirus outbreak has upended Chinese students’ plans for a U.S. education, as travel bans, visa delays and campus closures create uncertainty for families and universities alike.
A viral claim alleged a Washington school district banned pork in cafeterias after Muslim complaints. Snopes investigated, examining school policies, local responses, and whether any such ban actually existed.
Washington State will require all teachers and school staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19, officials announced, marking one of the nation’s strictest school mandates as in-person classes resume.
Four Washington school districts are under federal Title IX investigation over alleged sex-based discrimination, prompting scrutiny of their policies and compliance practices.
The Education Department has canceled $350M in grants for minority-serving institutions, raising concerns about funding gaps, equity commitments and long-term impacts on campus resources.
U.S. students’ math scores have plunged to a record low on a major international exam, raising alarm among educators and policymakers about widening academic gaps and post-pandemic recovery.