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Seattle School Board president faces recall effort over handling of school closures

As Seattle Public Schools faces continued public backlash over proposed school closures, a group of parents is attempting to recall board President Liza Rankin.
- Sami West
Father of Garfield student killed at school begs witnesses to 'do the right thing'

On June 6, 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine was fatally shot outside Seattle's Garfield High School during lunchtime. His father, Arron, sat down with KUOW for his first media interview since Amarr's death to remember his son's life — and seek information from the public to help police solve the case.
- Ann Dornfeld
Seattle Schools pays former student record $16 million to settle Garfield coach sex abuse lawsuit

Seattle Public Schools will pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit by a former student who says two Garfield High School coaches sexually abused her for years, the largest-ever tort claim settlement in district history.
- Ann Dornfeld
Seattle Public Schools enrollment ticks up slightly as district moves ahead with closures

Seattle Public Schools' argument for closing schools largely hinges on a budget crisis fueled by declining enrollment. But this year's enrollment surpassed the district's prediction.
- Sami West
4 Seattle schools up for closure revealed

Seattle Public Schools leaders have named four schools they plan to shutter next year as part of an effort to alleviate a $100 million budget shortfall.
- Sami West
Seattle students want more mental health funding — and say in how it's spent

As the city crafts its next budget, a group of Seattle students is pushing for more mental health funding — and more say in how it’s spent.
- Sami West
Timeline set for Seattle school closures. 5 possible schools yet to be named

The Seattle School Board on Wednesday officially solidified the proposal to move ahead with up to five school closures next year, and took the previous option of 21 closures off the table.
- Sami West
As Seattle considers school closures, superintendent gets new contract and a raise

The Seattle School Board has called a special meeting on Tuesday to vote on a new two-year contract that raises Superintendent Brent Jones' salary about 4%.
- Sami West
Seattle Schools' proposed closures trimmed from 21 to just 5 schools after backlash

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones says he has a new plan to address the district's deficit next year — and it includes closing only five schools.
- Sami West
Seattle Public Schools cancels closure meetings, is revisiting plan

Facing intense community backlash over proposals to shutter as many as 21 schools, the Seattle school district is canceling community meetings scheduled for this week.
- Sami West

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