Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
Politics Free school lunch for all is off the table, but WA may expand access State lawmakers are considering an extension of the meal program, lowering the threshold for schools to offer free school meals to all students. by Venice Buhain / February 27, 2023
Politics It isn't racism that's oppressing Seattle Public Schools students, it's inflexibility The most successful schools set high standards and make adjustments when something doesn't work. by Matt Rosenberg / April 3, 2007
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
News How will Seattle Public Schools pay for the new teacher contract? The district faces a shortfall that nears $200M over three years if it doesn't find a new source of money. by Venice Buhain / September 29, 2022
News WA schools ask for more time to spend $2.6B in COVID relief Programs to address students’ social-emotional needs rely on continued access to the funds, superintendents say. by Brandon Block & Venice Buhain / September 27, 2022
News WA students can now take excused mental health days With reports of increased levels of stress and anxiety among Washington youth, schools are treating mental health absences similarly to sick days. by Venice Buhain / September 16, 2022
News Bellevue parents say consolidating schools is an equity issue Citing shrinking enrollment, the school district may close some elementaries — raising questions about who will bear the brunt of potential cuts. by Venice Buhain / February 2, 2023
News WA parents push back against proposal to lower required school age A bill that aims to improve early learning would lower Washington's compulsory education starting age from 8 to 6. by Venice Buhain / January 26, 2023
News This Puget Sound school exemplifies inclusive education in WA Woodinville's Ruby Bridges Elementary is one of several dozen Washington schools working to better integrate special education students with their peers. by Venice Buhain / January 16, 2023 / Updated at 2:14 p.m. on January 19, 2023