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With the country divided, Seattle area teacher encourages civil debate among high schoolers

In this politically-charged time, it can be tricky to have a friendly disagreement — even for young people. That's why, at Highline High School, one teacher is trying to give students a life lesson on civil discourse — something to use this election, and throughout their voting years.
Sami West
Crime

Father of Garfield student killed at school begs witnesses to 'do the right thing'

On June 6, 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine was fatally shot outside Seattle's Garfield High School during lunchtime. His father, Arron, sat down with KUOW for his first media interview since Amarr's death to remember his son's life — and seek information from the public to help police solve the case.
Ann Dornfeld
Education

Seattle Public Schools enrollment ticks up slightly as district moves ahead with closures

Seattle Public Schools' argument for closing schools largely hinges on a budget crisis fueled by declining enrollment. But this year's enrollment surpassed the district's prediction.
Sami West
Education

Fear and intimidation on both sides. UW releases report on Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia

The University of Washington has released a report on the tense "campus climate" over the past academic year, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Dyer Oxley
Education

Timeline set for Seattle school closures. 5 possible schools yet to be named

The Seattle School Board on Wednesday officially solidified the proposal to move ahead with up to five school closures next year, and took the previous option of 21 closures off the table.
Sami West
Education

As Seattle considers school closures, superintendent gets new contract and a raise

The Seattle School Board has called a special meeting on Tuesday to vote on a new two-year contract that raises Superintendent Brent Jones' salary about 4%.
Sami West
Education

WA's top education official requests additional $3 billion for public schools

Washington's public schools chief is calling on lawmakers to fully fund K-12
Sami West
Education

Learning tool or BS machine? How AI is shaking up higher ed

As students and their professors head back to college classrooms and lecture halls this fall, the elephant in the room is ChatGPT.
Stephen Howie
Education

'It's literally a skeleton.' Seattle School Board critiques plan for mass closures

Seattle School Board members are pressing district officials for answers on their new proposals to close up to 21 elementary and K-8 schools by next fall.
Sami West
Education

'Don't do this to our kids': Hundreds of Seattle parents rally against school closures

Hundreds of parents flooded the Seattle School Board meeting on Wednesday to speak out against proposed school closures.
Sami West

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