Sex ed: Should it be a requirement in Washington state? When Aren Wright was a freshman at Olympia High School, she asked her health teacher about dental dams and safe sex for lesbians. Ann Dornfeld Play AudioListen 5 mins
Ravioli in a warm fridge ... and other violations at Seattle school cafeterias Ravioli sitting in a malfunctioning refrigerator … Ann Dornfeld
Away from White House turmoil, Melania Trump tells Seattle 'Be Best' As President Trump braces for the release of the Mueller report later this month, Melania Trump is visiting Microsoft today to promote her “Be Best” initiative. Megan Farmer Play AudioListen 2 mins
Seattle school year extended by 5 days because of snow The last day of school will now be June 27 in Seattle — five days later than planned to make up for snow days this month. Ann Dornfeld
What is the point of mid-winter break? A week-long school vacation in February — just weeks after the holiday break — is unheard of in most parts of the country. But it's become standard for more affluent districts in Washington state in recent years. Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 5 mins
Why so many snow days? And how will schools make them up? Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW education reporter Ann Dornfeld about how Seattle Public Schools decides to suspend operations due to weather, and what options the district has for making up for snow days. Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 5 mins
At Parkland memorial, student activists press Washington sheriffs to uphold new gun law Amy Radil Play AudioListen 2 mins
Trouble talking to your kids about marijuana? You're not alone Kim Malcolm talks with University of Washington researcher Nicole Eisenberg about the challenges facing parents as they talk to their children about using marijuana Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 6 mins
Here's why many Seattle Public Schools special education students stayed home this week Ann Dornfeld Play AudioListen 2 mins
