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Washington schools chief issues new guidance on protecting immigrant students

As schools across Washington brace for a crackdown on immigration under President Donald Trump, the state’s top education official has issued new guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students.
Sami West
Science

New KUOW podcast takes kids behind the scenes at the Burke

Hosts Paige Browning and Brandi Fullwood have fun learning and exploring
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
Education

In era of budget cuts, Washington schools chief calls for more ed funding

The state’s top education leader says this year needs to be a turning point for school funding in Washington.
Sami West
Education

UW enters federal agreement to improve response to discrimination claims

The University of Washington has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to improve how it responds to discrimination complaints.
Sami West
Education

What Trump's second term could mean for education in Washington state

President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House has raised a lot of questions about how policies he’s pushed could affect public education.
Sami West
Education

Judge throws out attempted recall of Seattle School Board president

A King County Superior Court judge on Monday dismissed the attempted recall of Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin.
Sami West
Education

Seattle Public Schools drops contentious closure plan following months of waffling amid backlash

Seattle Public Schools’ plan to shutter four schools next fall is dead — at least for now.
Sami West
Politics

With the country divided, Seattle area teacher encourages civil debate among high schoolers

In this politically-charged time, it can be tricky to have a friendly disagreement — even for young people. That's why, at Highline High School, one teacher is trying to give students a life lesson on civil discourse — something to use this election, and throughout their voting years.
Sami West
Crime

Father of Garfield student killed at school begs witnesses to 'do the right thing'

On June 6, 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine was fatally shot outside Seattle's Garfield High School during lunchtime. His father, Arron, sat down with KUOW for his first media interview since Amarr's death to remember his son's life — and seek information from the public to help police solve the case.
Ann Dornfeld
Education

Seattle Public Schools enrollment ticks up slightly as district moves ahead with closures

Seattle Public Schools' argument for closing schools largely hinges on a budget crisis fueled by declining enrollment. But this year's enrollment surpassed the district's prediction.
Sami West

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