News WA schools became a battleground over books Whether Mukilteo high schoolers must read Harper Lee's 'To Kill A Mockingbird' was just one of this year's controversies over classroom literature. by Venice Buhain / December 26, 2022
News ‘I don't want to die at school’: Ingraham shooting prompts protest After the tragedy at Ingraham High School, thousands of students across Seattle rallied for mental health support and stricter gun control measures. by Venice Buhain / November 18, 2022
News Breaking down WA's school funding formula Washington state revamped its K-12 funding system several years ago, but costs continue to rise. Here's what you need to know. by Venice Buhain / November 1, 2022
News How many students did WA public schools lose during the pandemic? State education spending has decreased by $900M as enrollment dropped during the pandemic. by Venice Buhain / February 1, 2022
Inside Crosscut Did your child leave a WA public school this year? Tell us your story 30,000 students left state K-12 public education since the pandemic began. Help us tell stories about why. by Venice Buhain / February 1, 2022
News WA teachers strikes highlight school funding, staffing woes Educators in Seattle, Kent and elsewhere in Washington are calling for better pay and classroom support, which have stretched district budgets. by Venice Buhain / September 9, 2022
News Universal free school lunch is ending — but not for all WA students The number of Washington schools that qualify to offer free lunch to every student could more than double since before the pandemic after a $44 million change in state law. by Venice Buhain / August 24, 2022 / Updated: 5 p.m. Aug. 25, 2022
Environment Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe. As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health. by Venice Buhain / August 23, 2023
News Supreme Court says Bremerton coach had a right to pray on field The opinion cites the First Amendment as giving the coach the right for private personal prayer on the field. by Venice Buhain / June 27, 2022 / Updated 2:21 p.m.
News How education may change in a post-pandemic world Local education leaders discuss how the pandemic and racial reckoning have affected schools — and how we can move forward. by Venice Buhain / May 5, 2022