Education
6 days ago
High school graduation requirements may change for Washington students
Named FutureReady, the task force found in a 2025 interim report several gaps in how students are prepared to enter the world after K-12 education.
6 days ago
Incoming Blaine childcare center among recipients of $56 million in state grants
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County also received one of the highest funding amounts.
2 weeks ago
Operational student employees at WWU union-certified
The OSEs are the first student workers in the state to be recognized as a union who perform work that isn’t directly research or instruction related.
2 weeks ago
WWU, WTA nearing agreement for student transportation
Students pay for the service through an Active Transportation Fee, which will not increase as part of the latest deal.
3 weeks ago
Lynden School District to hold town hall for capital levy on April election ballot
The levy seeks to make upgrades to existing schools within the district.
3 weeks ago
State shuts down funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
United Way of Whatcom County says it will have to find new funding sources to continue offering the program.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham Public Schools to cut roughly 60 positions, won’t close elementary schools in 2026
The district says it's facing a $7.5 million budget deficit for the next school year.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham Public Schools outlines change due to declining enrollment
My Bellingham Now previously reported that the district considered consolidating some elementary schools in an effort to save money, but those changes likely won't occur within the next academic year.
