Seattle Public Schools' budget woes continue
Seattle Public Schools continues to stare down a $100 million budget deficit.
It’s a problem that’s sparked frustration, protests, and even a legal battle over the district’s leadership.
Plans to close schools drew a lot of backlash— and have been shelved, for now.
Yet, the question remains: how will the district balance its books?
To help answer that question and a few more is KUOW’s education reporter Sami West.
Guest:
Sami West, KUOW Education Reporter
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Diana Opong
Reporter & Host
Diana Opong is a general assignment reporter at KUOW, committed to illuminating impactful stories throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her journalistic lens spans between environmental phenomena like invasive green crabs to transformative milestones in ballet. Rooted in curiosity, Diana's approach to reporting blends meticulous research with collaborative storytelling, ensuring her work resonates deeply with audiences. She has also showcased her expertise as a freelance host for NPR's Life Kit and as a spot news reporter for NPR News, consistently delivering insightful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
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Sami West
Education Reporter
Sami West is a reporter covering schools in Seattle and across the Puget Sound region. She’s been on the education beat for over five years and has reported extensively on the countless ways COVID has impacted schools, students, and families. Her coverage has also focused on school finances, special education issues, the importance of early childhood education, and the growing youth mental health crisis.
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