Inside Cascade PBS 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
Opinion Many of us were vigilant but COVID could be endemic. We must adapt We should continue masking, distancing and getting our vaccines. But we need to relearn day-to-day life — again. by Samantha Allen / August 30, 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
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
Opinion Seattle should require vaccine proof at restaurants and bars Food service workers have been exposed to too much risk already. Enough is enough. by Samantha Allen / August 13, 2021
Opinion Seattle is facing an indoor air quality crisis Air conditioning is rare in Seattle, but if we want to breathe indoors amid hotter, smokier summers, we’ll have to take action — soon. by Samantha Allen / July 27, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Meet Crosscut’s new education reporter, Venice Buhain She joins our newsroom with an aim to bring an equity lens to the beat, unpacking the promises of a U.S. education. by Venice Buhain / July 13, 2021
Opinion To beat the heat, put a lid on I-5 The climate crisis has added new urgency to an ambitious idea. by Samantha Allen / July 9, 2021