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Category: Crosscut

by Liz Brazile on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

Washington schools don’t have to teach sex education. That could soon change

Advocates hope legislation requiring K-12 comprehensive sexual health education will be successful in 2020.

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by Liz Brazile on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019

‘It’s like glorified day care’: Washington parents demand rigor in special education for young adults

Preparing for adult life is critical for all high school students. But those with disabilities face a greater risk of missing postsecondary opportunities.

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by Liz Brazile on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019

Washington schools can’t keep up with a growing need for special education teachers

The number of students in Washington with disabilities spiked 15% in five years. But the number of teachers who can provide special education services has remained stagnant.

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by Liz Brazile on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Washington state isn’t transparent about student arrests. Federal law says it’s supposed to be

Experts say poor data reporting practices have kept educational institutions from truly confronting their role in exposing kids to the criminal justice system.

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by Liz Brazile on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Some Rainier Beach High School students won’t get a full year of history class due to budget cuts

Students and staff say an inequitable funding model leaves Seattle schools scrambling for resources at the start of each school year.

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by Liz Brazile on September 14, 2019October 24, 2019

On Lopez Island, a former principal faces sexual harassment allegations. It’s not the first time

In 2017, David Sather was disciplined for engaging in sexually harassing behavior toward colleagues. But he remained employed and his accusers say his behavior continued.

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by Liz Brazile on September 14, 2019October 24, 2019

‘You Failed Us’: Teen author asks 40 students of color to share their experiences at Seattle schools

Garfield High School student Azure Savage illuminates common struggles with identity and mental health faced by marginalized youth.

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by Liz Brazile on September 14, 2019October 24, 2019

Families accuse Seattle Public Schools of mishandling civil rights complaints

They contend that what should be avenues of recourse for families and accountability for staff often lead nowhere.

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by Liz Brazile on September 13, 2019October 24, 2019

A new dress code for Seattle schools looks to eliminate gender and racial bias

Students and parents advocated for a minimalist, districtwide dress code after they say some students were unfairly targeted by school-level dress codes.

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by Liz Brazile on August 10, 2019October 24, 2019

One way to tell better Indigenous narratives: training the next generation of Native storytellers

The Urban Native Education Alliance is preparing teens to tell community stories in a digital age.

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