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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Washington Schools At "High Risk" Of Losing No Child Left Behind Waiver
Washington state has been given one year to change its teacher evaluation law or risk losing $38 million in federal education funding.In a letter Wednesday
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Seattle Teachers’ Union, District Still Far Apart In Contract Talks
Tension is building during contract talks between Seattle School District and its teachers’ union. The two sides need to agree on a new, three-year
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Twice As Many Wash. Kids Get Free Full-Day Kindergarten
Twice as many Washington kids will get free, full-day kindergarten this fall.The new state budget pays for all-day kindergarten in 269 more schools across
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Seattle Teachers Balk At District's Proposal To Increase Class Sizes
Class size appears to be the main sticking point between Seattle School District and its teachers’ union as they bargain a new, three-year contract before
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Seattle School District Faces $29 Million In Sex Abuse Liability
According to a letter KUOW has obtained from Seattle Public Schools to the Washington State Auditor’s Office, the district faces $29 million in claims and
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Suzanne Dale Estey
Candidate for Seattle School District 4: Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Belltown Occupation: Economic development consultantWebsite: Top priorities: Keep
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Dean McColgan
Candidate for Seattle School District 4: Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Belltown Occupation: Director of development at the Museum of Flight, former City
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Sue Peters
Candidate for Seattle School District 4: Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, BelltownOccupation: Freelance writer and communications strategist, founding member
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Stephan Blanford
Candidate for Seattle School District 5: Capitol Hill, Central Area, Leschi, Beacon Hill, Downtown Occupation: Educational policy consultant Website: Top
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LaCrese Green
Candidate for Seattle School District 5: Capitol Hill, Central Area, Leschi, Beacon Hill, Downtown Occupation: Retired, volunteer tutor for Ethiopian