Is privilege a prerequisite for succeeding in Seattle schools? Dr. Pedro Noguera is a UCLA sociologist and an expert in urban education. He was in Seattle Tuesday night to speak about the ways educators and... Patricia Murphy
Tough deadlines ahead for Washington lawmakers on education spending Washington state lawmkers are back at the state Capitol for this year’s legislative session with one of the biggest spending questions looming over... Kim Malcolm
How much power will President Trump have? This new UW law course can tell you University of Washington law students will keep a close watch on President-elect Donald Trump during his first months in office. The law school is... Patricia Murphy
UW's new class to 'translate culture of homelessness' to med students The University of Washington is marking some firsts in its involvement with the homeless community. The Seattle campus is hosting a tent camp for the... Paige Browning
This baby teaches empathy to second-graders Not every teacher wears a onesie, diaper and gets greeted with a song. "Hello Baby Declan, how are you today?" sings a roomful of second-graders to 5... Ann Dornfeld
UW union workers push for immigrant sanctuary Several unions at the University of Washington are calling for stronger protections for immigrants and minority groups. It’s part of a so-called... Liz Jones
Inslee proposes carbon tax, other changes to pay for education Washington state could completely fund its public schools for the first time in decades. Governor Jay Inslee rolled out his budget proposal Tuesday, and... Paige Browning
This week we’re taking down the Cascade curtain (or at least trying to) The Boeing company learned this week that 140 characters can tank their stock when the characters are coming from the hands of the president elect.... Bill Radke
'I cannot be silent': Undocumented Seattle student speaks out For most of his life, Carlos Rodriguez had a secret. But after this year's presidential election, he decided the time for silence was over. So, on... Kate OConnell
Early learning program emphasizes teaching moments are everywhere, even in the syrup On a sunny Saturday morning, a dozen moms and dads sat around tables in a White Center elementary school library, looking at a PowerPoint slide of a... Ann Dornfeld
