Dahlia Bazzaz

1 month ago | wenatcheeworld.com | Dahlia Bazzaz

Avery Lovern hovered over a table covered in royal blue construction paper, carefully writing the name of his favorite video game. The 18-year-old is still exploring what might come next after graduation, but his focus was on the party — a vibrant celebration that his classmates at the Evergreen Transition Program planned meticulously, decking out the building’s first floor with tropical decorations and transforming classrooms into discos, movie theaters and game rooms.

1 month ago | tri-cityherald.com | Dahlia Bazzaz

May 5-For many Washington students, the decision to go to college or get a credential hinges on one critical factor: whether they can afford it. Programs like the Washington College Grant and the College Bound Scholarship are meant to make that decision easier, by covering some or all of tuition or more for thousands of low- and middle-income students. These constitute what is widely regarded as the most generous state financial aid program in the country.

1 month ago | chronline.com | Dahlia Bazzaz

Washington state's college financial aid program is getting scaled back for the first time in recent memory. State lawmakers reduced income eligibility for full awards and lowered the aid provided to students attending the state's private colleges, among other trims. These cuts to the Washington College Grant came amid tight budget trade-offs during the 2025 legislative session. They will be phased in over the next two years.

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Dahlia Bazzaz

Education Lab is a Seattle Times project that spotlights promising approaches to persistent challenges in public education. The Seattle Foundation serves as the fiscal sponsor for Education Lab, which is supported by grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ballmer Group. Learn more about Ed Lab. Washington state’s college financial aid program is getting scaled back for the first time in recent memory.

1 month ago | news-journal.com | Dahlia Bazzaz

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Avery Lovern hovered over a table covered in royal blue construction paper, carefully writing the name of his favorite video game. The 18-year-old is still exploring what might come next after graduation, but his focus was on the party — a vibrant celebration that his classmates at the Evergreen Transition Program planned meticulously, decking out the building’s first floor with tropical decorations and transforming classrooms into discos, movie theaters and game rooms.