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A Seattle-area charter school’s controversial approach to holding students back
This is the second story in Broken Promises, a series about Impact Public Schools, the largest charter school chain in Washington state. Art Wheeler’s daughter and son were thriving in the fall of their second year at Impact Puget Sound Elementary, a charter school in Tukwila, Washington. Their grades were high, Wheeler said, and they got glowing reports from their teachers. “Your kids are standouts,” he recalled teachers saying. “They’re a pleasure to have in class.” But two months into the school year, in November, 2019, Wheeler said letters arrived from Impact saying his children were failing, and may have to repeat the year — the year that had just begun. Wheeler was confused. “They messed up,” he thought. “This is for somebody else’s kids.”
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Seattle College trade programs still seek long-term funding
For decades businesses have relied on community colleges to help train the workforce. But now the community college system is facing a multimillion-dollar deficit and an uncertain future at a time when companies are struggling with labor shortages. Earlier this month, the culinary school and other trade programs were slated for closure. They got a reprieve, for now. But the financial woes, years in the making, haven’t gone away.
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Amazon defeats shareholder proposals. Advocates claim victory anyway
Amazon held its annual shareholder meeting Wednesday. This year’s meeting was unusual bbecause a record number of shareholder groups – 15 of them – forced votes on proposals that would change the way Amazon does business.
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To 'honor the shoulders we stand on' — Big band premieres with nod to history of Native jazz musicians
A scheme to entertain a four-year-old youngster in Spokane by playing a jazz album nearly three decades ago produced a cascade of aftereffects that culminated on stage in Olympia, Washington, this month with crescendos of horns and multiple standing ovations. During the debut of a 16-piece, all-Indigenous big band, the performers on stage hearkened even further back in history to celebrate the little-known, but long line of Native jazz musicians and big bands.
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Washington's governor and lieutenant governor catch Covid
Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck have tested positive for Covid-19. Heck says that the two have not been in close contact and the cases are unrelated.
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Seattle takes first step toward regulating the gig economy, but some companies could be exempt
Seattle is one step closer to establishing minimum pay standards for app-based workers.
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Honest trail reviews for hikers with disabilities: Travel For Good
Syren Nagakyrie felt excluded from outdoor recreation for much of their life. They told KUOW that trail developers seem to overlook how people with disabilities interact with the outdoors.
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Alaska Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike
The Alaska Airlines pilots have voted “yes” to authorize a strike
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Millions of Amazon mailers at heart of anti-plastic vote
Amazon facing vote from shareholders and environmentalists this week to cut its use of plastic
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A charter school chain promised a world-class education. Instead, they billed the state and let kids ‘sit there quietly’
Impact Public Schools has become the state's largest charter school chain by promising families an alternative to what it calls "the factory model" of education. Every student would receive a personalized education plan, Impact told
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Seattle Storm Finally Getting Own Facility
For the first time in franchise history, the Seattle Storm will have a dedicated training and business facility. The building will be 50,000 square feet and will be located in the Interbay neighborhood of Seattle.
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The city where salmon might be the most famous residents: Travel For Good
KUOW is spotlighting local travel ideas that are good for more than just a pretty post on Instagram. In this installment of our Travel for Good series, we take you to the city of Issaquah, where salmon are some of the most famous residents.