Education

Gun Violence in Schools Has Seattle Officials Scrambling

A string of school shootings has officials scrambling for answers. Mayor Bruce Harrell and County Executive Dow Constantine are pledging a surge in resources including mental health supports. But will it be enough?

Seattle Will Provide Free Transit to All Public High School Students

All public high school students in Seattle will receive free transit passes under a plan to encourage transit ridership both in the immediate and...

City Council Puts Education Levy on the Ballot, Expands Shelter Capacity, and Grapples with...

On Monday, the Seattle City Council adopted several pieces of legislation related to land use, housing, education, and the environment. While the education levy...

School Traffic Safety Report Highlights Risks for Students

Missing infrastructure and a high crossing guard vacancy rate hamper Seattle students' ability to walk or bike to school Active transportation, which includes any kind...

After Outcry, Seattle Public Schools Backpedals on Closures – For Now

The idea of closing schools is currently off the table as Seattle Public Schools considers how to close a significant budget deficit. This year's legislative session and school board elections will be pivotal in determining whether that conversation will resurface.

Sunday Video: Why Do Schools Have Boundary Issues?

https://youtu.be/s6EXykhBnBk In this video, Dave Amos of City Beautiful looks into the thorny politics and issues of school choice, racial and social inequality, segregation, social...
Cherry blossoms outside Ballard High.

We Can Fund World Class Transit And World Class Education

As a parent who lives in the 36th District, and therefore a constituent of State Senator Reuven Carlyle, I share his concern that Washington...
A flyer reading Propositions 1 and 2 building on success with a photo of kids wearing masks in a classroom.

Vote Yes on 2022 Seattle and Tacoma Public School Levies

Ballots for the 2022 Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Capital Levy are due tomorrow, Tuesday, February 8th. To be accepted, they must postmarked or deposited...