Politics Make teachers accountable for their own test scores Learning to read is essential for success in school, and it takes individualized attention to each child. by Dick Lilly / May 18, 2010
Politics Reading goals in public schools: So general they don't work Seattle Public Schools say all students should read at grade level by the end of third grade. But teachers need to pay attention to each student, not only the group as a whole. by Dick Lilly / March 29, 2010
Politics In education, we're getting increments, not excellence Is it possible to fully fund the state's public schools? by Dick Lilly / March 14, 2010
Politics What's a local judge doing amid the 'math wars'? High school students solving math problems together by Dick Lilly / February 4, 2010
Politics Seattle school levies: thoroughly hated and extremely effective Volunteers from the University of Washington call voters to urge support of Seattle Schools' 2010 levies. by Dick Lilly / January 25, 2010
Politics Cheating on the test Washington Schools Superintendent Randy Dorn by Dick Lilly / January 13, 2010
Politics Best of 2009: Here's what schools accountability looks like A classroom in the Laotian school in Ban Na Muang. by Dick Lilly / December 28, 2009
Politics Most kids left behind A classroom in the Laotian school in Ban Na Muang. by Dick Lilly / November 12, 2009
Politics Jump-starting budget reform in Seattle schools Rainier Beach High School Principal Robert Gary Jr. (left) and Seattle schools Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson by Dick Lilly / November 5, 2009