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
Education 4 Seattle schools up for closure revealed Seattle Public Schools leaders have named four schools they plan to shutter next year as part of an effort to alleviate a $100 million budget shortfall. Sami West
Education Seattle students want more mental health funding — and say in how it's spent As the city crafts its next budget, a group of Seattle students is pushing for more mental health funding — and more say in how it’s spent. Sami West
Education Timeline set for Seattle school closures. 5 possible schools yet to be named The Seattle School Board on Wednesday officially solidified the proposal to move ahead with up to five school closures next year, and took the previous option of 21 closures off the table. Sami West
Education As Seattle considers school closures, superintendent gets new contract and a raise The Seattle School Board has called a special meeting on Tuesday to vote on a new two-year contract that raises Superintendent Brent Jones' salary about 4%. Sami West
Education Seattle Schools' proposed closures trimmed from 21 to just 5 schools after backlash Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones says he has a new plan to address the district's deficit next year — and it includes closing only five schools. Sami West
Education Seattle Public Schools cancels closure meetings, is revisiting plan Facing intense community backlash over proposals to shutter as many as 21 schools, the Seattle school district is canceling community meetings scheduled for this week. Sami West
Crime Kids targeted in string of south Seattle muggings Seattle Police are investigating a string of recent muggings in South Seattle, including some that targeted kids. It’s similar to a slew of after-school robberies last school year around the city. Ann Dornfeld
Education 'It's literally a skeleton.' Seattle School Board critiques plan for mass closures Seattle School Board members are pressing district officials for answers on their new proposals to close up to 21 elementary and K-8 schools by next fall. Sami West
Education 'Don't do this to our kids': Hundreds of Seattle parents rally against school closures Hundreds of parents flooded the Seattle School Board meeting on Wednesday to speak out against proposed school closures. Sami West
