13 Washington Students Are National Merit Scholarship Winners

Winners of the first round of scholarships, which are corporate-sponsored, were announced on Wednesday.

University of Washington Keeps 2021 Commencements Virtual

Citing conversations with public health experts and rising case counts, all UW graduation ceremonies will remain virtual in June.

Inslee Loosens Distancing Restrictions For Washington Schools

Effective immediately, schools can space desks just 3 feet apart, which will allow districts to welcome more students back to the classroom.

Seattle Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The portion of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in King County.

Seattle's Youngest Students Return In March: Here's The Plan

Seattle families with preschoolers, kindergarteners, or first graders will have to option to begin phased, in-person learning in March.

Legislators Urge Earlier Vaccinations For Washington's Teachers

Members of the state House and Senate education committees are asking the governor to put school staffers on an earlier vaccination track.

Evergreen Academy Students Donate Items to Those in Need

Evergreen Academy Montessori students in the Seattle area held a donation drive to benefit Concern for Neighbors Food Bank

Washington Recommends More Schools Begin Reopening

In a significant update to guidelines, state leaders recommend more districts return students to the classroom, beginning with the youngest.

Seattle Schools Superintendent To Leave Post In 2021

Denise Juneau will not pursue a new contract and will leave the district at the end of June, the superintendent announced Tuesday.

UW Fires Professor After Misconduct Allegations

More than a year after a tenured professor was barred from campus, the university has terminated his employment.

Coronavirus Outbreak Among UW's Greek System Grows To 212 Cases

The University of Washington reported 35 more cases Wednesday, as officials track an outbreak linked to 15 fraternities and sororities.

13 Washington Colleges Make Money’s 2020-21 ‘Best’ List

This year’s ranking released by Money magazine shows which U.S. colleges offer the best value.

New Model Shows How Washington's Schools Can Safely Reopen

Researchers say the model shows the best, safest ways to get students back in the classrooms later this school year.

University Of Washington May Move More Fall Courses Online

In one scenario, in-person classes would be limited to fewer than 10 percent of total undergraduate courses.

Seattle Schools Plan For Remote Learning In The Fall

A growing number of King County school districts now plan to continue remote learning into the new school year, due to COVID-19 concerns.

Study: Reopening Schools Depends On Public's Help Managing Virus

A new report says whether schools will be able to safely reopen in the fall is highly dependent on the public's willingness to help.

Inslee: We Will Not Be Bullied Into Unsafely Reopening Schools

Gov. Inslee is responding to a series of statements by President Trump, threatening to cut funding if schools don't reopen.

University Of Washington Previews 2020 Fall Quarter Plans

Classes with 50 or more students will be taught remotely, while smaller classes utilize large rooms to ensure space for physical distancing.

August 3 - 7 Lincoln-Douglas Debate Online for MS and HS Students

July 27-31, 9am-12pm (PDT) or August 3-7, 1pm-4pm (PDT) at Speech and Debate Academy Online

Washington Outlines How Colleges, Universities Can Return In Fall

State school leaders have new guidance on how Washington's colleges and universities can safely return to class in the fall semester.

Fremont Brewing Closing After Positive COVID-19 Test

The brewer has shut down their beer garden and production for the foreseeable future after an asymptomatic employee tested positive.

August 3-7, Policy Debate Camp Online for 6-12 Grade Students

with Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy Online

Saluting The Class Of 2020: Washington Patch Virtual Yearbook

Patch is recognizing the senior class of 2020 in Washington.

UW Drops ACT, SAT Standardized Testing

The university says the tests have not been good indicators of future success, and won't be using them going forward.

Washington Schools Plan To Return To Classrooms This Fall

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction has told all districts to plan for face-to-face classes, but also to develop a backup plan.

Washington Expands EBT For Families Amid Pandemic

The change will help support struggling families whose children normally receive meals from schools, but can't because classes were closed.

Seattle Public Schools Cut Ties With Police For One Year

Seattle Public Schools says police will no longer be on their campuses except in emergencies.

Seattle Public Schools: Police 'May Not Use Our Parking Lots'

After a photo showed police staging at an elementary school, SPS said they had not been informed of or approved the staging.

UW Alert Responds To Criticism Of Monday's Warnings

Monday, UW Alert sent two messages that critics say unfairly condemned protesters and encouraged people not to participate.

Salute Your 2020 Seattle Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

Inslee Extends Statewide School Closures Through The School Year

The governor's order, suspending in-person instruction throughout the state, will now remain in place until summer.

Amazon Donates 8,200 Laptops To Seattle Students

Amazon said it would work with Seattle Public Schools to ship the computers directly to middle school and high school students in need.

Coronavirus: WA Teachers Preparing To Teach Students Remotely

Education officials are ordering schools to begin teaching students at home while schools are closed by the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: UW Medicine Sets Up Drive-Thru Testing For Patients

The University of Washington's medical school set up drive-thru coronavirus testing for patients, mitigating the spread of the virus.

Inslee Orders School Closures In 3 Counties Until April 27

Under Inslee's order, all public and private schools must close in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, amid a growing coronavirus outbreak.

Seattle Public Schools To Close Due To Coronavirus

All Seattle Public Schools will close for at least two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, the district announced.

Before Coronavirus Shutdown, UW Students Pleaded: Close Campus

Coronavirus panic at the UW created an "echo chamber of fury" on social media before the university canceled classes, students said.

University of Washington To Close Classrooms Over Coronavirus

The University of Washington will close all campus classrooms for the remainder of the winter quarter, and ahead of finals week.

3 WA Schools Among Best Value Colleges: Princeton Review

Princeton Review this month released its list of 200 best value schools. See which Washington colleges made the list.

Immunization Records Incomplete For Hundreds Of Seattle Students

Seattle Schools said more than 900 students still lacked complete immunization records ahead of a Wednesday deadline.