Ann Dornfeld
Stories
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On Queen Anne, Recovery School Plans Stir Controversy
When teenagers with substance abuse problems get out of rehab and return to school, studies show that it’s likely that their peers will offer them drugs...
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Seattle School Board Delays Vote On Interim Superintendent
The Seattle School Board has delayed a vote on whether to permanently hire Interim Superintendent Larry Nyland. The vote was scheduled at a meeting...
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City Starts To Hammer Out Preschool Program Details
The city is beginning to hammer out the details of the subsidized preschool program Seattle voters approved two weeks ago. At a news conference...
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Seattle School District Turns Down New Elementary Location
The Seattle School Board has turned down an opportunity to acquire a vacant Federal Reserve building in downtown Seattle.
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Lunches Too Short At Seattle Schools, Say Students And Parents
Whittier Elementary School third-grader Kai Holec said ever since his lunch period got shortened to 15 minutes this year, he hasn't been able to finish...
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Class Size Initiative Too Close To Call
UPDATE: 11/5/2014, 4:19 p.m. At last count, Initiative 1351 continued to be closely split with 49.5 percent in favor, 50.5 percent against. Original...
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Same As Common Schools? High Court Ponders Charter Schools
The Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday regarding the constitutionality of the voter-approved charter school law.
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In Marysville, Advice From Columbine's Former Principal
Even though the school doors are closed all week, there’s a steady stream of visitors to Marysville Pilchuck High. They weave ribbons through the fence...
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Garfield High Students Walk Out, Protest Teacher Cuts
Hundreds of students at Garfield High School in Seattle walked out of class Thursday to protest district cuts that could cost the school a teacher.
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Confused About Pre-K Measures? These Daycare Directors Break It Down
Seattle voters will see two competing child care initiatives on their fall ballots. A proposal from the mayor and City Council would create a subsidized...