News WA middle schoolers get vaccinated as districts expand access Despite no mandate from school districts or state officials, 30% of Washington children ages 12 to 15 have started the vaccination process. by Venice Buhain / June 8, 2021
News WA law looks to address the trauma of 'active shooter' drills But in the wake of the Uvalde shooting, some students and educators say a national reckoning on guns is key to school safety. by Venice Buhain / June 17, 2022 / Updated: 4:45 p.m. June 29
Politics WA mandates vaccines for teachers, other school staff School employees have until Oct. 18 to be fully vaccinated, or they will lose their jobs. by Venice Buhain / August 18, 2021 / Updated at 4:50 p.m. on Aug. 18
News Stay or leave: WA families reflect on attending public schools As students leave publicly funded K-12 classrooms, families tell Crosscut what's influencing their decision. by Venice Buhain / March 24, 2022
Inside Crosscut Meet Crosscut’s new education reporter, Venice Buhain She joins our newsroom with an aim to bring an equity lens to the beat, unpacking the promises of a U.S. education. by Venice Buhain / July 13, 2021
News 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in the hot seat at WA school district District committee criticizes the book's language and says the way it handles race issues is problematic. by Venice Buhain / January 24, 2022 / Updated at 10:45 a.m. on Jan. 25
Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
Politics Free school lunch for all is off the table, but WA may expand access State lawmakers are considering an extension of the meal program, lowering the threshold for schools to offer free school meals to all students. by Venice Buhain / February 27, 2023
News Seattle parents move to reduce school fundraising inequity PTSAs in two neighborhoods are reimagining their approach – and asking if there’s a better way. by Venice Buhain / June 28, 2023
News Next stop: Sound Transit East Line now links Bellevue to Redmond Despite delays connecting the 2 Line to Seattle, hundreds rode the rails this weekend as the eight stations opened after years of construction. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug & Venice Buhain / April 29, 2024 / Updated at 2:19 p.m. on May 6