Education In era of budget cuts, Washington schools chief calls for more ed funding The state’s top education leader says this year needs to be a turning point for school funding in Washington. Sami West
Education UW enters federal agreement to improve response to discrimination claims The University of Washington has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to improve how it responds to discrimination complaints. Sami West
Education What Trump's second term could mean for education in Washington state President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House has raised a lot of questions about how policies he’s pushed could affect public education. Sami West Play AudioListen 8 mins
Education Judge throws out attempted recall of Seattle School Board president A King County Superior Court judge on Monday dismissed the attempted recall of Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin. Sami West
Education Seattle Public Schools drops contentious closure plan following months of waffling amid backlash Seattle Public Schools’ plan to shutter four schools next fall is dead — at least for now. Sami West
Politics 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 Play AudioListen 6 mins
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
