Posted Fri, Jul 8, 10:21 a.m.

Thank you Tim, that NYTimes article is fantastic. And thank you for working with the Mayor to put such a bold Families and Education Levy on the ballot. It's time to double down on our investment in schools and kids.

Posted Thu, Jul 7, 3:56 p.m.

@coolpapa - The number I would choose is 70%+ because it is better than now. Comparing us to the national average gets us no where. U.S. public schools are no where near the top globally and falling fast. You may accept the status quo but your apathy is a diservice ...

Posted Wed, Jul 6, 9:34 a.m.

@coolpapa How can you say the schools are good when 30%+ of kids don't graduate on time? http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Seattle-gets-mixed-report-on-graduation-rates-1268860.php @ David Miller How can you say the major driver for sprawl is a lack of public safety when Seattle's crime rate is at a historic low? http://timothyburgess.typepad.com/tim_burgess_city_view_/2011/06/auto-theft-surging-while-overall-crime-plunges.html These off base statements ...