Politics Washington schools don't have to teach sex education. That could soon change Advocates hope legislation requiring comprehensive K-12 sexual health education will be successful in 2020. by Liz Brazile / December 13, 2019 / Updated December 17, 2019 at 12:44 p.m.
Politics Fear of a new nuclear arms race revives hotbed of anti-nuclear action Trump's plans for escalation kick off a new chapter in Washington's long history with nuclear proliferation and resistance. by Kevin Knodell / October 18, 2019
Politics As Afghanistan peace talks progress, WA continues to suffer losses in America’s longest war For 18 years Joint Base Lewis-McChord has played an essential role in a war that has been forgotten by many Americans. by Kevin Knodell / May 27, 2019
Equity Despite state policy changes, WA schools still disproportionately discipline students of color The latest data show that while public school discipline rates have been trending downward statewide, disparities persist in who is being punished. by Jen Dev & Liz Brazile / May 24, 2019 / Updated June 24, 2019 at 11:07 a.m.
Equity WA schools to make advanced classes more accessible to students — but will it close the opportunity gap? A new law will automatically enroll students who meet or exceed state standards in the classes. Advocates say it doesn’t go far enough. by Liz Brazile / May 16, 2019
Politics Facing cuts, Seattle school librarians fight to save their budget Seattle Public Schools plans to cut 24 librarians from full-time to part-time next school year due to projected budgeting shortfalls. by Liz Brazile / April 5, 2019
Politics How Trump’s wall could hurt WA’s wildfire readiness An upgrade to the fire department at the Yakima Training Center is on the list of military projects that might be put on hold due to the president’s emergency declaration. by Kevin Knodell / March 26, 2019
News Could Seattle schools find a better way to make up snow days? After numerous cancellations and with more snow in the forecast, area schools are weighing options to make up the days. by Liz Brazile / February 15, 2019
Politics Tacoma teens won’t wait for adults to solve the city’s problems The mayor's Youth Engagement Task Force wants to bring civility back to politics by training young people how to talk about hot-button issues. by Liz Brazile / February 11, 2019
Politics To fix frigid, overcrowded schools, Seattle schools need voter tax dollars Six years after McCleary and education reforms, Seattle Public Schools risks losing nearly a fifth of its operating budget if the levies don’t pass. by Liz Brazile / February 1, 2019
