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WA among states suing Trump administration over health care, education
Washington joins a 20-state lawsuit challenging new Trump administration rules that tie immigration status checks to access for health, educ…
OSPI remains defiant as federal funding for Washington state schools is at risk
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says OSPI will not alter its transgender sports policies despite a federal investigation and possible los…
Opinion: The Feds vs. Washington state
…federal actions under Trump-era leadership are challenging Washington state’s progressive policies on energy, elections, education, and transportation.
Ex-Washington state worker claims she was fired over school board vote on trans athletes
Darby Kaikkonen has sued Washington’s education superintendent, alleging she was fired from her state job in retaliation for a Tumwater school board vote opposing tr…
Opinion: ‘I am absolutely disgusted by lawmakers and educators who have been successful in reducing parental rights’
…ncern over recent changes to parental rights legislation in Washington state and urges support for education alternatives.
Feds launch Title IX investigation into WA State Superintendent’s Office
…ve launched a first-of-its-kind Title IX investigation into Washington’s education department, focusing on policies affecting gender pronouns and parental rights.
Trump Administration stepping in to battle over La Center School District’s gender pronoun policy
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Washington state’s handling of gender inclusion policies, putting La Center School District at…
WA Senate unanimously passes $7.3B capital budget ‘for the entire state’
The Washington Senate passed a $7.3 billion capital budget for 2025-27 in a unanimous vote, funding education, housing, and infrastructure acros…
Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 3
Washington’s K-12 education funding remains a challenge 13 years after the McCleary decision, with rising costs and unfunded mandates strain…
Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2
Washington’s K-12 education funding relies on mandates, many of which are underfunded or unfunded, shifting costs to local taxpayers.
Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 1
Larry Roe and Dick Rylander explore how K-12 education funding is structured in Washington state, from state budgets to local levies.
Washington Parents Network files Title IX complaint against Reykdal, Ferguson
Washington Parents Network files a Title IX complaint against Chris Reykdal and Bob Ferguson, challenging state education policies on gender…