Education When anxious kids won't go to school, what should parents and schools do? Most kids have days when they just don’t feel like going to school. But what happens when kids straight-up refuse to go? Psychologists say that’s a problem that seems to be on the rise. Ann Dornfeld
Education Citizens file suit over controversial Seattle Schools science curriculum A citizens’ group has filed suit to stop the Seattle School District from adopting its new science materials following a yearlong curriculum selection process. Ann Dornfeld
Education Denise Juneau, Seattle’s new schools chief, reflects on her first year This is the last day of classes in Seattle Public Schools, and the end of the first school year for Superintendent Denise Juneau. KUOW spoke with Juneau about what she’s proud of from her first year on the job - and her goals for next school year. Ann Dornfeld
Education How a treasured Seattle school devolved into chaos Fourth- and fifth-graders smoking the bathroom. Kids attacking each other ... and their teachers. Students afraid to walk home from school. Ann Dornfeld
Education Native leaders protest Seattle Schools' decision to cut ties with program for Indigenous youth The Urban Native Education Alliance's 12-year-old Clear Sky after-school program provides tutoring, mentorship, cultural lessons, and leadership and civic engagement training to Seattle's Indigenous youth. Ann Dornfeld
Education Seattle Public Schools approves contentious Amplify Science curriculum The Seattle School Board has voted to adopt a controversial new elementary and middle school science curriculum. Ann Dornfeld
Health What happened to the 1,200 Seattle students potentially exposed to hepatitis and HIV? Two months after Neighborcare, a local low-income healthcare provider alerted some 1200 Seattle students about a mishap, parents and students struggle with mixed feelings. Esmy Jimenez
Education Here's what Seattle parents and teachers are saying about Seattle's proposed science curriculum Seattle parents and teachers have differing feedback on AmplifyScience, Seattle Public Schools proposed science curriculum. Ann Dornfeld
Education 'All I'm getting is the bare minimum.' Rainier Beach High School students protest budget cuts Students and teachers at Rainier Beach High School say the cuts at their school will hamper students’ college plans. Dozens of students and staff gathered in front of the school Wednesday to protest cuts they say are unfair and inequitable. Ann Dornfeld
Education HBO takes hard look at inequality in Seattle schools Seattle schools got national attention on Friday night in an episode of HBO’s Problem Areas, hosted by comedian Wyatt Cenac. Isolde Raftery
