Equity ‘You Failed Us’: Teen author asks 40 students of color to share their experiences at Seattle schools Garfield High School student Azure Savage illuminates struggles with race, identity and mental health. by Liz Brazile / September 5, 2019 / Updated September 10 at 3:16 p.m.
Equity Families accuse Seattle Public Schools of mishandling civil rights complaints They contend that what should be avenues of recourse for families and accountability for staff often lead nowhere. by Liz Brazile / September 3, 2019 / Updated September 9, 2019 at 10:54 a.m.
Equity A new dress code for Seattle schools looks to eliminate gender and racial bias Students and parents advocated for a minimalist, districtwide dress code after they say some students were unfairly targeted by school-level dress codes. by Liz Brazile / August 16, 2019
Equity A disproportionate number of Seattle teachers are white. But diversity is increasing There is only one educator of color for every 43 nonwhite students in Seattle schools. But data show that gap is gradually closing. by Liz Brazile & Jen Dev / August 13, 2019
Culture One way to tell better Indigenous narratives: training the next generation of Native storytellers The Urban Native Education Alliance is preparing teens to tell community stories in a digital age. by Liz Brazile / August 2, 2019
Environment Meet 21 people changing the face of science and tech in the Northwest These scientists are building an inclusive future for STEM in Washington state — and beyond. by Manola Secaira & Hannah Weinberger & Sarah Hoffman & Liz Brazile & Dorothy Edwards & Ted Alvarez / July 29, 2019
Equity WA schools to make advanced classes more accessible to students — but will it close the opportunity gap? A new law will automatically enroll students who meet or exceed state standards in the classes. Advocates say it doesn’t go far enough. by Liz Brazile / May 16, 2019
Environment $50M isn't enough to save salmon hatcheries on the Columbia River With facilities at risk of collapse under the strain of climate change, nations say much more federal funding is needed for upgrades and repairs. by Tony Schick Oregon Public Broadcasting, ProPublica / April 4, 2023