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
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
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
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
'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
'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
Seattle Schools forces parents to pay 'junk fees' to access school lunch Seattle Public Schools is passing on transaction fees to the families of students starting this year, but a new report from a federal watchdog agency found that electronic processing companies are charging inflated processing fees that add up to $100 million a year. Stephen Howie Play AudioListen 7 mins
Potential Seattle school closures revealed in new proposal Seattle families now know which elementary schools will likely be on the chopping block in 2025. Sami West
Seattle families brace for school closures. What can we learn from last time? Seattle's school year is just starting, and it's already expected to be a turbulent one, as students, families, and educators brace for likely school closures. What happened the last time Seattle closed schools — and what can we learn from it? Sami West Play AudioListen 5 mins
Districts need stricter cellphone policies, Washington schools chief says Washington's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has issued new guidance to districts for stricter cellphone policies, as more schools across the state and nation are starting to crack down on smart devices. Sami West
