News WA middle schoolers get vaccinated as districts expand access Despite no mandate from school districts or state officials, 30% of Washington children ages 12 to 15 have started the vaccination process. by Venice Buhain / June 8, 2021
News WA law looks to address the trauma of 'active shooter' drills But in the wake of the Uvalde shooting, some students and educators say a national reckoning on guns is key to school safety. by Venice Buhain / June 17, 2022 / Updated: 4:45 p.m. June 29
Politics WA mandates vaccines for teachers, other school staff School employees have until Oct. 18 to be fully vaccinated, or they will lose their jobs. by Venice Buhain / August 18, 2021 / Updated at 4:50 p.m. on Aug. 18
News Stay or leave: WA families reflect on attending public schools As students leave publicly funded K-12 classrooms, families tell Crosscut what's influencing their decision. by Venice Buhain / March 24, 2022
Inside Crosscut Meet Crosscut’s new education reporter, Venice Buhain She joins our newsroom with an aim to bring an equity lens to the beat, unpacking the promises of a U.S. education. by Venice Buhain / July 13, 2021
News 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in the hot seat at WA school district District committee criticizes the book's language and says the way it handles race issues is problematic. by Venice Buhain / January 24, 2022 / Updated at 10:45 a.m. on Jan. 25
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