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.
Equity Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu leads the way by putting others first The Crosscut Courage Award-winning judge seeks justice for all. by Sheila Cain / September 30, 2019
Equity Justice for children fuels this former judge Crosscut Courage Award winner Bobbe Bridge has spent a lifetime advocating for youth. by Sheila Cain / September 3, 2019
Equity Introducing the 2019 Courage Award winners Meet the six disrupters stepping up, speaking out and making a difference. by Sheila Cain / September 2, 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
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
