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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‘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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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Liz Brazile, Journalist & Editor 