Ann Dornfeld
Reporter
About
Ann is a reporter on KUOW's Investigations team. Previously, she covered education stories for KUOW for a decade, with a focus on investigations into racial and socioeconomic inequities.
Her ongoing series exposing Seattle Public Schools’ lenient discipline of staff who abused students has won investigative reporting awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Radio Television Digital News Association, and the Education Writers Association. She was also lauded for her years of work covering disparities in the amount of recess and P.E. time students received in low-income schools.
Previously, Ann worked at Alaska Public Radio Network in Anchorage, and KLCC in Eugene, Oregon. Her freelance work, focusing on science and environmental issues, has appeared on national outlets including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Marketplace and The World.
Ann’s marine and underwater photography has appeared in the American Museum of Natural History and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
She lives with her husband and two children in South Seattle.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Member, Investigative Reporters and Editors
Stories
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Class Size Initiative Too Close To Call
UPDATE: 11/5/2014, 4:19 p.m. At last count, Initiative 1351 continued to be closely split with 49.5 percent in favor, 50.5 percent against. Original...
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Same As Common Schools? High Court Ponders Charter Schools
The Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday regarding the constitutionality of the voter-approved charter school law.
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In Marysville, Advice From Columbine's Former Principal
Even though the school doors are closed all week, there’s a steady stream of visitors to Marysville Pilchuck High. They weave ribbons through the fence...
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Garfield High Students Walk Out, Protest Teacher Cuts
Hundreds of students at Garfield High School in Seattle walked out of class Thursday to protest district cuts that could cost the school a teacher.
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Confused About Pre-K Measures? These Daycare Directors Break It Down
Seattle voters will see two competing child care initiatives on their fall ballots. A proposal from the mayor and City Council would create a subsidized...
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Tampering Revealed, State Throws Out Seattle School’s Test Scores
When Beacon Hill International School in Seattle submitted its tests last spring, district officials spotted improbably high scores schoolwide. Now,...
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The Preschool Edge: Why It Matters
Preschool can look like fun and games.
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Mercer Island Water May Be Safe, But Run Your Faucets
Mercer Island schools reopened Tuesday as officials said the city’s water supply was safe again after increased chlorination over the weekend. But they...
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Bertha Is Still Stuck But 'Everything's Good,' Official Says
Although the tunnel boring machine known as “Bertha” is at a standstill, work is still underway to replace Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct.
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Seattle School District Eyes Old Downtown Building
There’s more discussion this week about a potential new school in downtown Seattle. As KUOW’s Ann Dornfeld reports, the idea is controversial.