Politics How Seattle schools can solve its capacity problem Seattle's Columbia School building could be a target for leasing under a proposal by the author. by Dick Lilly / June 7, 2011
Politics The reasons given for firing Ingraham High principal just don't add up Susan Enfield, Highline School District Superintendent and former Seattle Public Schools Interim Superintendent. by Dick Lilly / May 15, 2011
Politics Rounding up the usual sentiments on K-12 education Chester Finn by Dick Lilly / May 12, 2011
Equity Shifting focus, same principle in urging journalist's release Former Seattle journalist Dorothy Parvaz is out of Syria, but now is said to be detained in Iran. by Collin Tong / May 11, 2011
Culture Census shows Bellevue's growing Asian, minority population The Bellevue skyline. by Collin Tong / April 20, 2011
Culture Budget cuts would hit hard in communities of color Gov. Chris Gregoire at a Langley rally during the 2008 campaign, when political winds were blowing in favor of Democrats. by Collin Tong / April 7, 2011
Politics Why we are failing to teach every child to read Learning to read is essential for success in school, and it takes individualized attention to each child. by Dick Lilly / April 4, 2011
Politics Want to help school kids? Here are two places to start Educators, politicians, philanthropists and parents should start with the basic values of family reading time and old-fashioned hard work. by Dick Lilly / March 27, 2011
Politics Education 'group think' gets in the way of teaching kids to read A homeless kid heads to school. by Dick Lilly / March 23, 2011
Politics Locke as ambassador to China? Business leaders see a boon Commerce Secretary Gary Locke appears with President Barack Obama after his nomination as the U.S. ambassador to China. At left is Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. by Collin Tong / March 22, 2011