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The U.S. Department of Education is telling a suburban Chicago school district that if it doesn't change its policies and allow a transgender high school student to use the girls' locker room, the district could lose federal funding. Township High School District 211 tried to accommodate the student -- a teen male who identifies as female and participates on one of the school's girls' sports teams

SEATTLE (AP) — The leadership team at Seattle's Nathan Hale High School has decided not to give its juniors the new high school tests tied to the Common Core standards. The Seattle Times reports that the decision has put the school in hot water...

OLYMPIA (AP) -- State lawmakers are considering sending the class-size initiative approved by voters last November back to the people. The Olympian reports (http://is.gd/jc9GA1 ) budget writers might send Initiative 1351 back to voters to ask them to approve to pay for the measure...

Washington Green Schools challenges students and school communities to create a sustainable region through educational experiences that transform school environments. Schools that certify engage students, conserve resources, and save money. Explore this website to learn how to get your local school involved.

A bunch of great kids will be in the spotlight Monday during the Yakima Youth Awards Ceremony. Spokesperson Karen Lee says “it is a great feel good night to learn about some wonderful kids doing great things in the community.” Kids ages 5 to 19 will be recognized for everything from helping in the neighborhood and the community to having great grades...

The 2012 Yakima Sunfair Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22 has been canceled due to poor air quality.

Yakima School District employees will gather at the Yakima Convention Center from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. to kick off the 2012-13 school year.  The event will be preceded by a continental breakfast and benefits fair at 6:45 a.m.  The national anthem will be performed by four district music teachers – Shannon Ruiz (Davis), Lisa Rogers (Franklin), Laurel Cawley (Eisenhower) and Steve Churchwell (Disc

Several years ago, the Sunnyside Police Department launched a partnership with a new community information service designed to deliver important information to residents using the latest technology. The service, created by Nixle, LLC delivers trustworthy and timely neighborhood-level public safety and community event notifications by web, e-mail, and text message...

The heavy snow has caused two local school districts to close on Friday.