Education

Education

Changes are coming to Seattle Public Schools' sex education courses

High school students in Seattle Public Schools are taught sex education once, in ninth grade health class. RadioActive's Lily Turner recently graduated from Nathan Hale High School, where she saw the lack of sex ed throughout high school cause confusion and misinformation among her classmates. But all this is about to change.

Education

Why does the US drug czar think WA schools should stock Narcan like fire extinguishers?

The United States’ top drug control official, Dr. Rahul Gupta, is in Washington state this week to sound the alarm on the threat of fentanyl — especially for kids this school year.

Education

Has summer school helped in the fight against pandemic learning loss?

One approach educators have taken to make up for pandemic learning loss is to send kids to summer school. But a new report finds expanded summer learning programs weren't as effective as they'd hoped.

Education

Why Dolly Parton is bringing children's books to Washington state

Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" Tuesday was a stop at Tacoma's Pantages Theater, where she celebrated the statewide expansion of her Imagination Library program.

Education

Seattle School Board primary: District 6 candidates have different approaches to fixing budget shortfall

Three candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to replace departing board member Leslie Harris in District 6, which spans West Seattle and South Park.

Education

Seattle School Board primary: District 1 candidates talk funding, equity, and priorities

Education

Seattle School Board primary: Meet the District 3 candidates

Meet the candidates vying for the District 3 seat on the Seattle School Board.

Arts & Life

The best of both cultures: How one teen embraces his Senegalese-American identity

For many first-generation Americans, it can be hard to balance multiple cultures. Amadou Gaye was the first member of his Senegalese family to be born in the United States. Growing up, his mom stressed the importance of prioritizing his education while maintaining a connection to his Senegalese heritage. RadioActive’s Idrissa Gaye has this story about what he learned from his older brother.

Politics

Far-right extremist group set to be at Lakewood summer festival

The City of Lakewood says Moms for Liberty, a conservative group based in Florida, has reserved a booth at this year’s SummerFEST on Saturday. The group is known for protesting at school boards and is considered extremist by civil rights watchdogs.

Education

Report: WA's high cost of child care hits single moms hardest

A new report finds the average annual cost to send a toddler to a child care center in Washington state has risen to more than $14,000.