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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.
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.