Inside Crosscut How are you navigating public education during a global pandemic? Help Crosscut report the next season of our narrative podcast. by Venice Buhain & Sara Bernard / September 14, 2021
News Washington schools: Masks, reopening and other FAQs We’re taking your questions about school safety and COVID-19 protocols. by Venice Buhain / September 13, 2021
News How one WA school district boosts the crucial freshman year Ninth-grade success has been correlated with graduation. Incoming freshmen at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma get a peek at high school life. by Venice Buhain / September 8, 2021
News Critical race theory: A political debate hits WA schools Many Washington state educators feel the hot-button term is being unduly conflated with teaching anything about race and racism. by Venice Buhain / August 24, 2021
News BIPOC Pride event gets support after 'reparations fee' complaint Taking B(l)ack Pride event organizers want to create a safe space for attendees and confront systemic racism by asking white allies to pay a voluntary cover charge. by Venice Buhain / June 25, 2021
News Washington's class of 2021 graduates with a degree in resilience In a year of pandemic and change, this year's high school seniors learned how to support themselves and each other. by Venice Buhain / June 16, 2021
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