Washington 1st Grade Teacher Gets Special Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Olympia Student Earns Prize in International ARTEFFECT Competition

Olympia High School's Emily Hammill was named among nine winners coast to coast for honoring Unsung Heroes from history

This Is The Hardest College To Get Into In Washington

Findings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education for the fall 2021 semester.

WA Lawmakers Propose Free School Meals For All Students

A bill introduced this week seeks to extend free breakfast and lunches to all students with no red tape. Here's how it works.

Achievement Tests Show COVID Toll On WA Students, Especially In Math

Washington students saw their scores slip by a few points in reading and math during the pandemic, according to new federal test data.

Best Places To Teach In Washington In 2023

Niche judged Washington school districts on overall performance, teacher satisfaction, pay and student-teacher ratios.

Puget Sound School Districts Among WA’s Best In New Rankings

Eastside school districts performed especially well in recent rankings, but plenty across the state made the top 15.

Washington's Best High Schools: New Rankings Released

Here are the top schools in the state, according to a new ranking by education platform Niche.

New K-12 civic education offerings launched

Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate offers top-quality, non-partisan civics, "senator for a day" classes at convenient PST time-slots.

Federal Coronavirus Aid For Schools: See How Much WA Schools Got

Washington schools have received at least $2.6 billion in federal aid since the pandemic began.

Honoring The Class Of 2021: Maher Hamadeh Of Mountain View

Across Washington Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Washington Schools Ranked Among 2021’s Best Colleges: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as academic excellence and graduation rates.

Washington Colleges, Universities Prepare For Big Budget Cuts

Washington’s public colleges and universities are preparing for large budget cuts because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Tacoma Schools Warn Parents About TikTok 'Penny Challenge'

The district said a middle-schooler burned an electrical outlet at school while participating in a "social media challenge" on Friday.

Deadline Nears For Mandatory Vaccinations At Seattle Schools

Students not in compliance with updated state immunization requirements will not be allowed to return to school.

Best College Cities In America 2020: Seattle Makes The Top 10

A new study by WalletHub ranked the best college cities in America. Find out where our city finished.

Nation’s Report Card: Where WA Students Rank In Reading, Math

Compared to a decade ago, students in America haven’t made any significant gains in reading and math scores.

U.S. News: 2 Washington Colleges Among Best In The World

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate the top universities in the world based on academic research and reputation.

Report Ranks Washington Schools With The Best Teachers

Curious who the best teachers in WA are? This ranking takes several factors into consideration.

7 Back To School Events Happening Around Puget Sound

Find everything from back-to-school fundraisers to restaurant discounts for teachers as students head back to class after Labor Day.

Many WA Schools Vulnerable To Earthquakes, State Study Finds

Geologists have inspected 222 schools around the state for earthquake vulnerabilities, which is just a fraction of schools in Washington.

When Wash. Students File For Financial Aid: FAFSA Deadlines

The 2019 deadline to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid is approaching. Here’s what that actually means.

Washington Spends Less Per Student Than Nat'l Average: Report

Washington ranked just below California in spending per student, and both states fell below the national average. New York spends the most.

How Well Does WA Pay Its Teachers? Find Out Here

A new report shows teacher salaries, when adjusted for inflation, have actually decreased nationwide over the last 10 years.

U.S. News Best Online College Programs Offered In Washington

U.S. News & World Report ranked the best online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in 7 subjects. WSU ranked highest in the state.

WA Students Score Above U.S. Average On ACT Test

But the ACT’s yearly score report shows a higher percentage of test-takers aren’t prepared to take college courses.

'Death Zone': What To Know About Passing School Buses In WA

Refresh your knowledge on the rules of the road when it comes to driving through a school zone.

Money Magazine: Washington's Best Colleges Ranked

MONEY ranked more than 700 colleges in America based on quality of education, affordability and outcomes. Here’s how WA colleges ranked.

Washington's 100 Best Public High Schools: New Rankings

There are over 500 high schools in Washington. Here are the 100 best, according to a new report.

28 Local Students Earn College National Merit Scholarships

Students from across Washington have earned scholarships from prestigious colleges across the U.S.

Washington School District Arms Teachers With Tee Ball Bats

In case of a school shooting, the teachers might be able to defend their classrooms, school officials say.

Toddler's Unibrow Not Waxed At Daycare: State Investigation

The state looked into a mother's claim that a daycare employee waxed her 1-1/2-year-old's eyebrows.

Black WSU Student Sues After Racist Incident At Frat House

She was called a "n--ger" on multiple occasions. She claims the WSU administrators victim-shamed her and refused to protect her.

More Than 40,000 Students Homeless In Washington: OSPI

The state superintendent this week released a count of homeless students from the 2016-17 school year. See how many are in your district.

Bowhead Whales Are The Jazz Musicians Of The Sea: Listen

Bowhead whales are constantly changing their tune, singing new songs each season, according to new research comparing them to jazz artists.

Arizona Teacher Posts Pay Stub, Sparks National Discussion

Milich posted her pay stub to call attention to low teacher pay. How do Washington teachers stack up nationally?

Daycare Waxed Toddler's Eyebrows, Mom Says

"These WOMEN decided to WAX MY DAUGHTERS uni brow," the Washington mother wrote on Facebook.

Report: Washington Student Loan Debt Hits $24 Billion

A report from Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office shows that 800,000 in the state now carry student loan debt.