Our schools get a poor national report card
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A sobering download of data from The Education Trust makes clear that Washington schools are mired in mediocrity, and the WASL is not helping matters
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May 20, 2009: Headlines
Obama reframes the debate about abortion
Posted Wed, May 20, 6 a.m.
Welcome to the world according to Obama, a place where difference is taken for granted and alliance is sought.
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Sea change
Posted Wed, May 20, 6 a.m.
Washington State will officially consider altering the map by naming the inland waters of the Pacific Northwest the Salish Sea.
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