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4 things Seattle parents should know as kids head back to school

caption: Students walk past a mural at Concord International School, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Seattle.
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Students walk past a mural at Concord International School, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Seattle.
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Kim Malcolm talks with Ann Dornfeld about what's in store for Seattle students and parents, as the school year begins on Wednesday.

There's a new dress code for Seattle students. There are new state rules for vaccinations. A state audit says kids aren't getting enough time to eat lunch. And Superintendent Denise Juneau says the district will continue to focus on equity, and improving outcomes for students of color.

Listen to the interview by clicking the play button above.

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