Asian-American High School Seniors Closely Watching Harvard Affirmative Action Case A lawsuit alleging Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American students in admissions has brought affirmative action — and its future — into the news. Kat Chow
Who's a good neighbor? Mr. Rogers, of course The first full-length biography of Fred Rogers sheds light on a brilliant career and the dearth of quality, educational children's television programming. John O'Brien
UW food pantry started as a pop up. Now it's permanent. The University of Washington recently opened a permanent food pantry in response to a growing number of college students who are going hungry. Ruby de Luna
Will Seattle voters back $638M education levy? Will Seattle voters pass the new education levy, second largest levy in the city's history? Joni Balter, host of Civic Cocktail on the Seattle Channel, and Q13 News political analyst C.R. Douglas look at the prospects with KUOW’s Angela King. Angela King
James Bridle: What Do Kids' Videos on YouTube Reveal About the Internet's Dark Side? Children's YouTube is full of addicting content for kids, which can lead users to disturbing and inappropriate videos. James Bridle explains how the Internet's profit structure drives this phenomenon. NPR/TED Staff
News Brief: Candidates Make Closing Arguments, Harvard Admissions Trial Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters this weekend. Also, a trial about race-based admissions at Harvard ends today and liberal blogger Aaron Brown discusses Minnesota's race. Kelsey Snell
How Americans Feel About Affirmative Action In Higher Education Polls show that Americans broadly support the concept of affirmative action, but oppose preferential treatment for minorities in college admissions. Courtney Rozen
Seattle Schools adds 15 buses to reduce delays The district is exercising a clause in its contract to force First Student to pay for additional buses and drivers from competitor Durham Bus Service. Ann Dornfeld
Some Seattle school PTAs can afford extra teachers. Should they spread the wealth? Roosevelt High School in north Seattle is a fundraising machine. The school’s fundraising groups have $3.5 million in assets. Its foundation has paid for MacBooks, microscopes, professional cameras — and a bear costume that cost $1,250. Isolde Raftery
