Health Washington parents can't opt out of MMR vaccine for philosophical reasons More kids will need the measles vaccine in order to legally attend public or private schools in Washington this fall. That comes after a recent change to state law. Ann Dornfeld
Education Seattle teachers ramp up pressure over contract, with school three weeks away With school just three weeks away, the Seattle Education Association teachers' union is publicizing its efforts to boost teacher pay and improve services for students. Ann Dornfeld
Education When anxious kids won't go to school, what should parents and schools do? Most kids have days when they just don’t feel like going to school. But what happens when kids straight-up refuse to go? Psychologists say that’s a problem that seems to be on the rise. Ann Dornfeld
Education Washington lags the country in feeding kids over the summer Most libraries and parks offer summer activities for children. And for some kids, these places are also a main source of lunch when school’s out. But not all kids who need the lunches are getting them. Ruby de Luna
Science If a major earthquake hits, lives will be at risk in many Washington schools Kim Malcolm talks with geologist Corina Forson about a new state report on the seismic safety of school buildings in Washington state. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Education Citizens file suit over controversial Seattle Schools science curriculum A citizens’ group has filed suit to stop the Seattle School District from adopting its new science materials following a yearlong curriculum selection process. Ann Dornfeld
Education Denise Juneau, Seattle’s new schools chief, reflects on her first year This is the last day of classes in Seattle Public Schools, and the end of the first school year for Superintendent Denise Juneau. KUOW spoke with Juneau about what she’s proud of from her first year on the job - and her goals for next school year. Ann Dornfeld
Education Seattle Public Schools approves contentious Amplify Science curriculum The Seattle School Board has voted to adopt a controversial new elementary and middle school science curriculum. Ann Dornfeld
Health What happened to the 1,200 Seattle students potentially exposed to hepatitis and HIV? Two months after Neighborcare, a local low-income healthcare provider alerted some 1200 Seattle students about a mishap, parents and students struggle with mixed feelings. Esmy Jimenez
Education Here's what Seattle parents and teachers are saying about Seattle's proposed science curriculum Seattle parents and teachers have differing feedback on AmplifyScience, Seattle Public Schools proposed science curriculum. Ann Dornfeld
