Experts say poor data reporting practices have kept educational institutions from truly confronting their role in exposing kids to the criminal justice system.
The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand.
Western Washington University officials say that state law exempts them from releasing the names of students found responsible for sexual assault. The reporters and their legal counsel disagree.
Schools that receive federal funding are required to follow graduation data-reporting guidelines. That's not happening in 18 of the state's school districts.