Opinion A tragic Seattle story explains the decline of American welfare The legacy of Linda “Welfare Queen” Taylor lives on in Washington state. by Shaun Scott / January 26, 2021
Opinion The time to abolish Seattle police was yesterday Historical efforts to reform the city’s police department and rid it of racism have all failed. Now is the time to change the narrative. by Shaun Scott / June 26, 2020
Opinion Political centrism? Smug, weak and misguided The political middle isn't always where you want to end up. by Dick Lilly / March 14, 2019
Equity A national expert asks: Have unions stymied education reform? A teacher with her students by Dick Lilly / July 6, 2011
Culture Seattle Schools' report card: faltering progress on academic goals In an unusually blunt assessment, the board says its academic-performance goals, particularly for disadvantaged students, "are not on track to be met." by Dick Lilly / June 19, 2011
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
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
