Washington

Schools, districts, and education policy in Washington.

Washington · Policy & Funding

Seattle teachers to vote on strike authorization as 2026-27 budget deficit looms

The Seattle Education Association will hold a membership vote Aug. 26 on whether to authorize a strike over pay, special education staffing, and class sizes, as the school board votes the same evening on a $1.34 billion budget drawn against a projected $87–100 million structural deficit.

10d ago

Washington · Policy & Funding

Washington Board proposes overhaul of high school graduation requirements after decade

The state board's plan keeps the 24-credit diploma but shifts core credits to personalized pathways, drops exam-based graduation pathways, and adds financial education and civics requirements.

44d ago

Washington · Policy & Funding

Washington OSPI proposes tighter teacher misconduct reporting rules, including 30-day deadline and expanded state investigation authority

The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has proposed sweeping changes to educator misconduct oversight, including a 30-day reporting deadline for districts and authority to investigate without a formal complaint.

44d ago