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Today's Headlines: Head Start, parents sue over funding cuts; Spokane clinic gets its state funding

2 weeks ago | spokanepublicradio.org | Sami West |Doug Nadvornick |Owen Henderson

Trump administration sued over attempts to dismantle Head Start programsA coalition of parent advocacy groups and head start programs from six states, including Oregon and Washington, are seeking to block the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the free preschool program. The lawsuit contends the administration broke a slew of federal laws by axing Head Start staff, freezing funds, and issuing quote “vague” diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Today's Headlines: Spokane passes 'Ban the Address' policy; WIAA rejects trans athlete restrictions

3 weeks ago | spokanepublicradio.org | Sami West |Doug Nadvornick |Owen Henderson

Proposal to keep trans athletes out of girls' sports fails in Washington stateWashington state’s governing body for middle and high school athletics has rejected a proposal to limit girls’ sports to students assigned female at birth. The move marks the latest clash between Washington and the Trump administration over gender identity policy. The proposal narrowly failed on a 31 to 22 vote, according to results posted on the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association website on Monday.
In era of budget cuts, Washington schools chief calls for more ed funding

Jan 16, 2025 | kuow.org | Sami West

Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal delivered his annual state of public education address on Jan. 10, 2024, in Olympia. KUOW Photo/Sami West The state’s top education leader says this year needs to be a turning point for school funding in Washington. In his annual “State of Education” address Thursday, Superintendent Chris Reykdal said he thinks Washington is at another McCleary moment.
UW enters federal agreement to improve response to discrimination claims

Jan 15, 2025 | kuow.org | Sami West

University of Washington students gather ahead of the UW Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2024, on campus in Seattle. KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer The University of Washington has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to improve how it responds to discrimination complaints.
With school cutbacks in the air, Seattle parents embrace neighborhood schools

Jan 15, 2025 | m.kuow.org | Sami West

Betty Gray, 80, also known as "Miss Betty," helps students across the street after school on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, outside of Stevens Elementary School in Seattle. KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer As school lets out for the day, Betty Gray waits patiently at her post outside Stevens Elementary. You can't miss her, with her neon yellow vest and bright orange flag on this gray late November day. "Miss Betty," as the kids and parents all call her, is something of a fixture at Stevens.
'We are at a crisis.’ Seattle Eastside schools call for increased state funding

Jan 10, 2025 | kuow.org | Sami West

Mercer Island Superintendent Fred Rundle speaks at a town hall on the state's school funding crisis at Sammamish High School in Bellevue. More than 450 people packed the school auditorium to fight for a funding boost. KUOW Photo/Sami West With lawmakers headed back to Olympia next week, school districts across Washington state are calling for a massive funding boost — and five on Seattle's Eastside joined forces this week to bring their issues to lawmakers.
Free online therapy for teens and young adults is coming to Seattle

Dec 10, 2024 | kuow.org | Sami West

Seattle City Hall Flickr Photo/Daniel X. O'Neil (CC-BY-NC-ND)/http://bit.ly/1OGMTuh The City of Seattle is expanding virtual therapy and mental health services for young people. City leaders announced a new partnership with Talkspace, an online behavioral health care company, on Tuesday. Those services are now available across Seattle, free of charge to anyone between the ages of 13 and 24.
Cornish and Seattle U announce plans to merge as higher ed storm looms

Dec 5, 2024 | m.kuow.org | Sami West

Emily Parkhurst, Cornish College of the Arts' interim president, and Seattle University President Eduardo Peñalver shake hands as they pose for a photo December 5, 2024. The two private colleges announced their intent to merge. KUOW Photo/Sami West Two of Seattle's private colleges are merging — Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts. A lot of the details are still being worked out, but the two colleges signed a letter of intent to essentially combine under one umbrella.
Judge throws out attempted recall of Seattle School Board president

Dec 2, 2024 | kuow.org | Sami West

A recall effort against Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin was dismissed Monday by a King County Superior Court judge. Candidate photo A King County Superior Court judge on Monday dismissed the attempted recall of Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin. A group of five parents launched the recall last month, accusing Rankin of multiple acts of malfeasance and misfeasance, and violating her oath of office.
After a wild ride, Seattle Public Schools drops plan to close schools next fall

Nov 25, 2024 | m.kuow.org | Sami West

Hundreds of Seattle Public Schools students and parents gathered for a rally demanding that schools remain open, ahead of the Seattle Public Schools board meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence building in Seattle. KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer Seattle Public Schools’ plan to shutter four schools next fall is dead — at least for now.